M&G : appoints Yasotha Balakrishnan as Asia Pacific Head of Risk

SINGAPORE / HONG KONG, 7 September 2026 - M&G Investments (M&G) announces the appointment of Yasotha Balakrishnan as Head of Risk, Asia Pacific. Yasotha joins M&G today and will be based in Singapore, reporting to Marius Botha, Chief Risk Officer for M&G Investments.

Yasotha brings more than 15 years of asset management experience in risk management, governance and compliance roles, with a proven track record spanning new product launches, market expansion and strategic initiatives across complex, multi-jurisdictional environments. She joins from Analog Capital, where she was Head of Risk and Compliance, having previously held a range of risk and compliance roles at Macquarie Group.

Yasotha's appointment is the latest in a series of senior hires supporting M&G's long-term growth strategy in Asia Pacific, including Luke Chang as General Manager and Head of Intermediary Distribution, Taiwan; Cameron Sinclair as Head of Institutional Distribution, Australia; and Ruth Poh as Head of Compliance, Asia Pacific, reflecting the firm's continued investment in the region.

Marius Botha, Chief Risk Officer, M&G Investments, said: "Yasotha brings deep experience of risk management across Asia Pacific and has worked closely with investment businesses through periods of growth and transformation. I am pleased to welcome her to M&G, as effective risk oversight is essential to supporting strategic growth across complex markets and operating environments."

Amy Cho, Head of Asia Pacific, M&G Investments, said: "Asia Pacific presents significant opportunities for M&G as we deepen relationships with clients and continue to build our presence across key markets. Yasotha's regional knowledge and significant leadership experience will contribute to our continued growth as we deliver for clients across Asia Pacific."

Yasotha Balakrishnan, Head of Risk, Asia Pacific, M&G Investments said: "I am delighted to join M&G at a time when the business has strong growth ambitions in Asia Pacific. I look forward to working with colleagues across the region to support those ambitions and help deliver long-term value for clients."