Clarence Koo
Partner
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Clarence is a partner in Oliver Wyman’s Banking and Financial Services practice.

He founded the firm’s Singapore office in 1996, after spending 10 years in New York advising financial institutions across North America and Europe.

Clarence has led engagements for major banks and financial institutions across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, and Australia. His experience spans commercial banking, corporate finance, treasury and capital markets, retail banking, insurance, asset management, and retirement products.

He has also advised financial institutions on integrating risk and capital management with broader strategies for performance and value creation.

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Building Oliver Wyman’s Singapore office taught me what entrepreneurship really means. Starting from the ground up was challenging and fun, and it reinforced something I still value today — working with curious people who are always eager to learn

Clarence holds a JD from Stanford Law School and a BA in international relations and affairs from the University of Pennsylvania.

Beyond his client work, Clarence has been a longstanding champion of Oliver Wyman’s culture and entrepreneurial spirit, bringing the same energy and curiosity that shaped the firm’s early growth in Asia.