SINGAPORE (Nov 2): After six decades at the helm, UOB on Thursday announced that chairman emeritus Wee Cho Yaw, 88, is retiring from his role at the bank.

He will retain his chairman emeritus title and will also be appointed honorary adviser to the board in recognition of his many years of leadership and contribution to the group.

Wee, who owns over 18% of the bank, was chairman and chief executive of UOB from 1974 to 2007.

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