London, Traydstream is pleased to announce the appointment of Desmond Lee as its new Chief Experience Officer (CXO). Desmond brings with him close to 30 years of senior experience in the banking industry, spanning Asia and global markets, with a deep focus on Information Technology, Infrastructure, Information Security, IT and Digital Transformation, and Client Service Delivery.
He has held prominent leadership roles at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) and The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), where he served as CIO – Asia Pacific and Head of APAC Infrastructure Services. Throughout his career, Desmond has led transformative programs across Markets, Corporate Banking, and Transaction Banking, focusing on infrastructure modernization and service delivery excellence.
As CXO, Desmond will drive Traydstream’s mission to deliver exceptional client experiences by aligning innovative technologies with customer-centric strategies. His expertise in run and change initiatives within large-scale banking environments will be instrumental as Traydstream expands its AI-powered trade finance automation platform globally.
This appointment affirms Traydstream’s long-term commitment to Singapore and the wider Asia Pacific region—strengthening our regional presence and our promise to provide outstanding services to our clients globally.
Desmond Lee shared:
“It’s a great privilege to join Traydstream at this exciting time. The company’s vision to transform trade finance through automation, and its clear focus on client outcomes, align closely with my experience and aspirations. I look forward to enhancing our impact in Asia Pacific and across global markets through innovation and service excellence.”
Desmond’s leadership marks a significant step in Traydstream’s journey to redefine trade operations for banks and corporates worldwide.