Derek Poh is a Southeast Asia Leadership Advisor at Russell Reynolds Associates, where he specializes in creating bespoke executive leadership solutions for the global financial services sector. Based in Singapore, Derek advises boards and C-suites on high-stakes strategic hires, with a deep focus on PERE, investment management, and various banking verticals. His expertise spans the Asia-Pacific region, where he has successfully completed numerous CEO and senior leadership assignments, helping organizations identify impactful leaders while mitigating the risks inherent in senior appointments. Derek’s approach to leadership advisory is informed by a unique background in psychological research and mindfulness. Before joining Russell Reynolds in 2018, he was a Senior Consultant at Selby Jennings, focusing on investor-facing roles for hedge funds and private equity firms. He began his professional journey with the Ministry of Education in Singapore as a Psychological Research Associate in the Psychological Assessment and Research Branch. This foundation in behavioral science allows Derek to form genuine connections and provide nuanced, research-backed insights into candidate assessment and team dynamics. He holds a degree in Arts and Social Sciences (Psychology) from the National University of Singapore.