Group Management Committee

Federico joined UOB in 2019 as Head of Group Strategy and Transformation. He holds a Master of Business Administration from INSEAD and graduated in engineering from Bologna University. Federico has more than 15 years’ experience in consulting, during which he supported global, regional and local financial institutions in Southeast Asia on projects ranging from strategy to transformation. His core expertise is in digital, retail and wholesale banking.

Kok Seong joined UOB in 1998. He is the Head of Group Governance, Risk and Compliance. Prior to his appointment in Singapore in 2012, Kok Seong was the CEO of UOB (Malaysia). He holds a Bachelor of Accounting from the University of Malaya, Malaysia and is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Kok Seong has more than 30 years’ experience in banking.

Frederick joined UOB in 2013. He oversees the Group’s Wholesale and Global Markets businesses comprising commercial banking, corporate banking, transaction banking, structured trade and commodity finance, sector solutions group, product development, special asset-based finance, financial institutions, investment banking, treasury and global markets. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Econometrics) from the University of Melbourne. Frederick has more than 35 years’ experience in banking.

Leslie joined UOB in 2019 as Head of Group Global Markets. He holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Western Ontario, Canada and a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Land Management (Valuation specialisation) from the University of Reading, England. Leslie has more than 25 years’ experience in treasury and global markets.

Susan joined UOB in 2001. She is the Head of Group Technology and Operations, overseeing the global technology infrastructure and operations for the Group. She holds a Bachelor of Science from the National University of Singapore. Susan has more than 35 years’ experience in banking technology and operations.

Eddie joined UOB in 2005. He heads the Group Retail business. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Management from the University of Oregon. Eddie has more than 35 years’ experience in consumer banking.

Wai Fai joined UOB in 1989. He leads the Group Finance,
Investor Relations, Central Treasury, Data Management, Corporate Investments, Group Research, Corporate Real Estate Services and Asset Management functions. He holds a Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons) from the National University of Singapore and a Master of Business Administration in Banking and Finance from the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Wai Fai has more than 30 years’ experience in banking.

Peter joined UOB in 2011. He was appointed President and CEO of UOB (China) in 2016. Prior to this, he served as President and CEO of UOB (Thai) from 2012. He was also previously the Head of the Group’s Treasury and Global Markets business for its overseas subsidiaries and branches. Peter holds a Bachelor of Estate Management (Hons) from the National University of Singapore and is a Chartered Financial Analyst. He has more than 30 years’ experience in banking and financial markets.

Hendra joined UOB in 2011. He was appointed President Director of UOB Indonesia in October 2020 and was previously the Deputy President Director of UOB Indonesia and Deputy CEO of UOB Malaysia. Previously, he was Managing Director, Head of Centre of Excellence for the Agri Business and Food and Beverage sector solutions within UOB Group Wholesale Banking in Singapore. Hendra holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the Wharton School of Finance and Commerce and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the Moore School of Electrical Engineering, University of Pennsylvania. He has more than 25 years’ of experience in banking and finance.

Kevin joined UOB in 2005 and was appointed Head of TMRW Digital Group in July 2020. Prior to this, he was President Director of UOB Indonesia. Previously, Kevin headed Personal Financial Services at UOB (Malaysia) and later served as its Deputy CEO where he oversaw its Wholesale Banking business and Technology and Operations. He had also headed consumer banking loans, sales and distribution in Singapore. Kevin holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the National University of Singapore and has more than 25 years’ experience in the financial industry.

Harry joined UOB in 1995 and was appointed the CEO of UOB (Vietnam) in 2018. Prior to his current appointment, he was the Myanmar Country Manager for UOB Yangon Branch from 2014 to 2016 and had held various leadership roles at UOB (China) from 2000 to 2014. He holds a Bachelor of Business (Banking) from the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and has more than 25 years’ experience in banking.

Daniel joined UOB in 2006 and serves as the Head of Group Audit. Prior to this he held various roles in Group Retail managing risk and analytics. Daniel is a Certified Financial Risk Manager, a Chartered Financial Analyst and a London Business School Sloan Fellow. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Statistics from the National University of Singapore and a Sloan Master of Science in Leadership and Strategy from the London Business School. Daniel has more than 25 years’ experience in banking and consulting.

Victor joined UOB in 2004 and was appointed Head of Group Compliance in 2017. Prior to this, he served as Head of Group Audit from 2006. He is a Fellow of the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants and the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants. Victor holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Science and Operations Management from the University of Technology Sydney and a Master of Business Administration from Deakin University, Australia. He also has a Master of Science in Finance from the City University of New York, where he was elected to the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society, and a Professional Certificate in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Victor has more than 30 years’ experience in the banking industry.

Joyce joined UOB in 2003. She is the Company Secretary, Head of Group Legal and Secretariat, and Data Protection Officer. Joyce holds a Bachelor of Law degree from the National University of Singapore. She has 30 years’ experience in legal practice, legal advisory services and corporate governance, in property, banking and listed companies.

Choon Hin joined UOB in 2012 as Head, Group Retail Credit and was appointed President and CEO of UOB (Thai) in 2016. Prior to his present appointment, he was Head of Group Business Banking. He holds a Bachelor of Business (Hons) from the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Choon Hin has more than 25 years’ experience in retail banking, credit and risk management across several Asian markets.

Dean joined UOB in 2018 as Head of Group Human Resources. Dean holds a Master of Business Administration from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. He has more than 20 years of leadership, talent and transformation project experience across Asia, Europe and the Americas in the financial services, consumer goods and telecommunications industries.

Kim Choong joined UOB in 1983 and was appointed as the CEO of UOB (Malaysia) in 2012. Prior to his current appointment, he served as President and CEO of UOB (Thai) from 2004. He was elected Fellow Chartered Banker by the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers in 2015. Kim Choong holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto. He has more than 35 years’ banking experience.

Ian joined UOB in 2012. He heads Group International Management where he oversees the performance and governance of the Group’s overseas banking subsidiaries, branches and agencies. Ian is also responsible for the development of the Group’s foreign direct investment advisory business and venture management/global capital business. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the National University of Singapore and a Master of Business Administration from the J.L. Kellogg School of Management, USA and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. He has more than 25 years’ experience in corporate, institutional and investment banking.

Christine joined UOB in 2011 and was appointed CEO of
UOB Hong Kong Branch in 2012 and CEO of UOB Greater China in 2016. She holds a Master of Business Administration from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Hong Kong. Christine has more than 30 years’ experience in consumer and corporate banking.

Janet joined UOB in 2014 and heads Group Channels and Digitalisation. She is responsible for the distribution network of branches, self-service banking and the public website, financial technology and ecosystem partnership initiatives, as well as customer experience and advocacy. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the National University of Singapore and a Master of Business Administration from the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Janet has more than 30 years’ banking and treasury experience.