Our Team
Our team comprises experienced professionals with backgrounds in fiduciary services, corporate governance, and regulated financial environments.
We uphold the highest standards of integrity, independence, and professionalism in the discharge of our fiduciary duties. Guided by robust internal controls and governance frameworks, we act in the best interests of our clients and beneficiaries, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
Key Person
RYAN THEAN
CEO & Director
Ryan Thean brings more than 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, serving institutional and high-net-worth clients across retail and private banking within international banks.
He has extensive experience in overseeing cross-border estate planning, private and corporate trust structures, succession arrangements across multiple jurisdictions, as well as managing high-net-worth individuals’ wealth portfolios, . He works closely with legal advisers and corporate stakeholders in the establishment and administration of trust frameworks, supporting asset protection, continuity planning, and effective fiduciary oversight.
Ryan holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), and is a Level III candidate in the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Program. As Chief Executive Officer, he provides strategic leadership and oversight of governance, compliance, and operational matters, ensuring Vanguard Trustee Berhad maintains the highest standards of fiduciary responsibility and professional discipline.
JEANNIE TAN
Finance & Strategic Development
Jeannie possesses a strong finance background with experience in multinational corporations (MNCs) and corporate financial services environments. She has been involved in financial planning, corporate operations, and strategic initiatives that support organisational growth and operational efficiency.
Her experience includes corporate structuring, financial management, and the development of strategic partnerships within structured corporate environments. She has also supported business development initiatives and the evaluation of expansion opportunities aimed at strengthening the organisation’s market positioning.
With a solid understanding of corporate governance, regulatory frameworks, and the financial services landscape, Jeannie contributes to the organisation’s strategic direction and supports the implementation of initiatives that drive sustainable growth and long-term value creation.
DAVID CHAU
Legal Advisor
David Chau is an experienced legal practitioner with extensive expertise in corporate and commercial transactions, trustee advisory, venture capital investments, and capital markets transactions, including IPOs and sukuk issuances. Since beginning his legal practice in 2013, he has advised clients on a wide range of corporate, regulatory, and trust-related matters, particularly within the financial services and capital markets sectors.
He is the Managing Partner of David Chau & Artika, and has significant experience advising on trust structures, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance. His work includes supporting the establishment of trust structures, advising on trustee-related legal documentation, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory and corporate governance frameworks.
In addition to trust advisory work, he regularly advises on corporate finance transactions, joint ventures, and capital markets matters, and has extensive experience conducting due diligence for project financing, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring exercises. He also frequently liaises with regulatory authorities and assists clients in establishing representative offices and family offices, as well as drafting a wide range of corporate and commercial agreements.
