Group Management Committee

Mr Wee was appointed to the Board on 3 January 1990 and last re-elected as a Director on 21 April 2023. He is a member of the Board Risk Management Committee, Executive Committee and Nominating Committee.

A career banker with more than 40 years’ experience, Mr Wee joined UOB in 1979 and was appointed as its Deputy Chairman on 24 March 2000. On 27 April 2007, he assumed the position of Chief Executive Officer. He also sits on the boards of several UOB subsidiaries including United Overseas Insurance (Chairman), PT Bank UOB Indonesia (President Commissioner), United Overseas Bank (China) (Chairman), United Overseas Bank (Thai) Public Company (Chairman) and United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) (Deputy Chairman). He was also formerly a director of Far Eastern Bank.

Active in industry and community development, Mr Wee is a council member of The Association of Banks in Singapore and The Institute of Banking and Finance. He is also a member of the Board of Governors of the Singapore-China Foundation and an Honorary Council Member of the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He was previously Deputy Chairman of the Housing and Development Board and a director of the Port of Singapore Authority, Pan Pacific Hotels Group, UOL Group and United International Securities, and a member of the Visa AP Senior Client Council.

A keen art enthusiast, Mr Wee is the Patron of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. He is also a director of Wee Foundation.

Mr Wee holds a Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) and a Master of Arts (Applied Economics) from American University, Washington, DC.

In 2013, he was awarded the Public Service Star for his contributions to the financial industry.

In 2022, Mr Wee was conferred The Asian Banker CEO Leadership Achievement for Singapore Award and named the Best CEO (large cap listed companies) by the Singapore Institute of Directors for his outstanding leadership. Mr Wee was also awarded The Business Times Businessman of the Year 2021/2022.

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 35 years’ experience in banking and banking regulation.

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.

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, USA. 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.

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.

Eric joined UOB in 2013 and was appointed UOB’s first Group Chief Sustainability Officer in April 2021. He holds a Bachelor of Accounting (Hons) from the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and an Executive Master of Business Administration from the J.L. Kellogg School of Management, USA. He has more than 20 years of finance experience.

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.

Frederick joined UOB in 2013. He oversees the Group’s Wholesale Banking and 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 from the University of Melbourne. Frederick has more than 35 years’ experience in banking.

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.

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.

Janet joined UOB in 2014 and heads Group Channels and Digitalisation, Strategic Communications and Brand. She is responsible for delivery channels serving customers across branches, self-service banking, websites, customer experience and advocacy, financial technology and ecosystem partnership initiatives, as well as communications and brand management. 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’ experience in banking and treasury.

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.

Wei Wei was appointed Executive Director and CEO of UOB (Malaysia) in 2022. She rejoined UOB in 2019 as the Managing Director and Country Head of Wholesale Banking where she was instrumental in growing the wholesale business. She was later promoted to Deputy CEO of UOB (Malaysia) in 2021. Wei Wei holds a Bachelor of Commerce with double major in Accounting and Management from Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. She is a career banker with over 20 years’ experience having held various senior leadership roles at global financial institutions in Malaysia and Hong Kong.

Susan joined UOB in 2001. She is the Head of Group Retail business, overseeing the acceleration of our digital engagement and acquisition strategies, deepening customer relationship and uplifting customer experience in our retail business. Prior to her appointment in 2024, Susan was the Head of Group Technology and Operations. She holds a Bachelor of Science from the National University of Singapore. Susan has more than 35 years' experience in technology and 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 35 years of banking and financial markets experience across several Asian markets.

Tan Choon Hin joined UOB in 2012 as Head of Group Retail Credit and was appointed as Deputy Head of Group Governance, Risk and Compliance in July 2024. Prior to this, he was Head of Group Business Banking, and President and CEO of UOB (Thai). He holds a Bachelor of Business (Hons) from the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Choon Hin has more than 25 years of extensive experience in business and regional country management.

Victor joined UOB in 2004 and was appointed CEO of UOB (Vietnam) in 2022. Prior to this, he served as Head of Group Compliance and Head of Group Audit. 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, USA. Victor has more than 30 years’ experience in the banking industry.

Vincent joined UOB in 2012 and was appointed Head of Group Audit in 2022. Prior to this, he was responsible for managing various internal audit areas, including overseas branches, centralised operations, and finance and corporate functions. He holds a Bachelor of Science from the National University of Singapore. Vincent has more than 25 years’ experience in the banking industry.

Richard Maloney was appointed CEO of UOB (Thailand) in July 2024. He joined UOB in 2014 as Chief Operating Officer for Group Wholesale Banking. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from New York University. Richard has more than 40 years of experience in Wholesale Banking, Capital Markets and Retail Banking.

Kelvin was appointed as Head of Group Global Markets in April 2024. He joined UOB in June 2019 as Group Head of Trading and since March 2022, has been Deputy Head of Group Global Markets. He holds a Bachelor of Science from The London School of Economics and Political Science. Kelvin has more than 2 decades of Treasury and Markets experience. Prior to joining the Bank, he has held leadership roles in areas of trading and structuring with a focus on ASEAN markets.