Hong Kong-based Hang Seng Bank has appointed Derek Ngai as its head of audit, effective October 7.

Ngai will be succeed Jennifer Zhou, who will complete her six-year tenure at Hang Seng Bank on September 16, after rendering dedicated service. 

Before joining Hang Seng, Ngai served as the head of audit for Hong Kong and Macau at London-headquartered, Asia-focused HSBC, where he has also held various audit and banking roles over the past decade.  

He is also a CPA holder and a professional member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants.