Maybank Securities Pte Ltd CEO triumphs at SBR Management Excellence Awards

The award recognises its CEO, Aditya Laroia, who brought remarkable transformation and growth to Maybank Securities Singapore (MSSG).

Maybank Securities Pte Ltd’s CEO Aditya Laroia won the Executive of the Year - Investment Banking category of the SBR Management Excellence Awards, affirming the company’s position as a key player in the prime brokerage, institutional market, and investment banking sectors under Laroia’s leadership. 

Since taking the helm in 2021, Laroia has driven MSSG to achieve a 12% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in revenue from 2022 to 2024, with significant contributions from strategic shifts, digital transformation and expansion into new markets. His ability to anticipate market trends and pivot the firm’s focus to high-potential areas has been instrumental in MSSG’s success.

Amongst his key achievements is spearheading MSSG’s repositioning to become the only bank-backed prime broker in ASEAN, targeting mid-sized hedge funds and family offices. This strategic move has proven highly successful, with prime brokerage now contributing 40% of MSSG’s revenue. 

Laroia also successfully expanded MSSG’s institutional business by leveraging its extensive global network. Key transactions under his leadership include high-profile deals, which underscore MSSG’s growing capabilities and reputation in providing high-quality institutional services.

Moreover, Laroia drew on his prior experience and drove digital innovation at MSSG through the launch of the new “Maybank Trade SG” app, which is set to compete with industry-leading trading platforms. He also led the digitalisation of client onboarding and engagement processes.

Laroia recognised the underserved potential of mid-cap companies and niche sectors, and strategically focussed MSSG’s resources on these areas. This approach has led to notable deals and the development of specialised research products like Opportunity+ and Discovery+. These initiatives have attracted significant attention from investors and positioned MSSG as a key player in mid-cap and niche research.

To mitigate the limitations of Southeast Asia’s smaller markets, Laroia expanded MSSG’s offerings to include global equity markets, fixed income, and derivatives. Laroia also strengthened MSSG’s digital infrastructure to enhance the client experience and ensure competitiveness against rising fintech competitors.
Laroia’s leadership is also marked by a strong focus on diversity and inclusion, which has contributed to MSSG’s ability to attract

and retain top talent in a highly competitive job market. His commitment to creating an inclusive work environment has resulted in gender balance and a culture that fosters innovation and collaboration.

Through his innovative strategies and people-focussed leadership style, Laroia has successfully positioned MSSG for long-term growth. His ability to pivot the company toward new opportunities, embrace digital transformation, and expand its reach in institutional and investment banking have laid the foundation for MSSG to continue its strong trajectory.

The SBR Management Excellence Awards recognises the most exceptional business leaders, innovators, teams, and initiatives that drive growth and make a positive impact on both the business operations and its workforce in Singapore.

The awards programme, now in its 10th year, acknowledges positive change and honours those who have successfully propelled their companies to new heights of success whilst fostering a nurturing environment that positively influences their employees.

The SBR Management Excellence Awards is presented by Singapore Business Review Magazine. To view the full list of winners, click here. If you want to join the 2025 awards programme and be acclaimed for your company's employee engagements and management initiatives, please contact Julie Anne Nuñez at [email protected].