Golden Whale appointed Jaime Ocampo as managing director for Asia, the company announced on 13 April 2026. Ocampo will oversee commercial development and regional strategy across Asia-Pacific.
Golden Whale’s Asia-Pacific commercial development and regional strategy now have a designated executive lead.
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