Chin Yoong Kheong
Independent Non-Executive Director
Chin Yoong Kheong ("Mr. Chin") was appointed as Independent Non-Executive Chairman of RHB Bank Lao Sole Co.,Ltd (RHBBLL), Chairman of The Board Nominating & Remuneration (Governance) Committee, Member of Board Audit Committee and Board Risk Committee on 22 July 2019.
Chin Yoong Kheong (“Mr. Chin”) was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of RHB Investment Bank on 1 August 2016. Subsequently, on 30 September 2016, he was appointed as the Senior Independent Non-Executive Director. He also serves as the Chairman of RHB Investment Bank’s Board Risk Committee.
Mr. Chin holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Economics from the University of Leeds and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. He is also a member of the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Malaysian Institute of Accountants. Mr. Chin has retired as a partner of KPMG, one of the leading accounting firms on 31 December 2013, after having served the firm for more than 34 years in the United Kingdom, Vietnam and Malaysia. Mr. Chin's vast experience covers business solutions in areas such as strategy, human resources, performance improvement to the public and infrastructure sector, consumer and industrial markets, and financial services industry. Throughout his long career with KPMG, Mr. Chin’s experience was in the audit function before specializing in taxation for 14 years. He was responsible for setting up the KPMG practice in Vietnam and subsequently headed KPMG's consulting practice for more than 7 years.
Mr. Chin's other directorships in public companies include RHB Islamic International Asset Management Berhad, RHB Securities (Thailand) Public Company Limited and Ayer Holdings Berhad, a company listed on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange. Mr. Chin is also a commissioner of the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission, the regulator for the converging communications and multimedia industry in Malaysia.
Danny Quah Boon Leng
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
Mr. Danny Quah Boon Leng was appointed as Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of RHB Bank Lao Sole Co., Ltd. on 30 September 2024.
Mr. Danny joined RHB Singapore as CEO and Country Head in February 2019, and leads the formulation and execution of business strategy for the overall Singapore business, covering Commercial Banking, Investment Banking and Asset Management.
Mr. Danny is also responsible for driving profitability and growth of the businesses in Singapore and collaboration across the region, working closely with other Businesses within the Group to maximise opportunities and synergies.
He has almost 30 years of experience in the banking sector, holding various senior positions with multinational organisations such as Standard Chartered Bank, Fullerton Credit Services and Canadia Bank, across five countries in the Asia Pacific region. This includes more than 10 years of experience in CEO and Country Head positions.
He holds a Bachelor in Information System Engineering from the Imperial College of Science, Technology & Medicine (London).
LIM CHENG TECK
Independent Non-Executive Deputy Chairman
Lim Cheng Teck ("Mr. Lim") was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of RHBBLL on 23 February 2023. He is the Chairman of the Board Nominating & Remuneration (Governance) Committee.
Mr. Lim is also an Independent Non-Executive Director of RHB Bank Berhad, a Member of the Board Credit Committee and Board Risk Committee.
He holds a Master of Business Administration from Brunel University, United Kingdom and a Bachelor of Arts from the National University of Singapore.
Mr. Lim was the Regional Chief Executive Officer for ASEAN at Standard Chartered Bank. He first joined Standard Chartered Bank in 1988 and has held various roles within the bank’s Corporate and Institutional Banking Division before being appointed as the Chief Operating Officer for Standard Chartered Bank (China) Ltd in 2005. In 2006, he was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Ltd. He returned to China in 2009 to take up the role of Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice Chairman of Standard Chartered Bank (China) Ltd. He has served on several Standard Chartered Bank subsidiary boards notably as the Chairman of Standard Chartered Bank (Mauritius) Ltd, Standard Chartered Bank (Thailand) Ltd, Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Ltd, the Deputy Chairman of Standard Chartered Bank (Malaysia) Ltd and the President Commissioner of PT Bank Permata, Indonesia. He has also served as a Non-Executive Director of Standard Chartered Bank (Taiwan) Ltd.
He has previously served as a Director on the Boards of Clifford Capital Pte Ltd and Singapore International Chamber of Commerce, a Governor of Singapore International Foundation and a Council Member of the Institute of Banking and Finance Singapore and Singapore National Employers Federation..
Additionally, he was the Chairman of Overseas Financial Service Commission, China Chamber of Commerce, the Vice Chairman of the Association of Banks Singapore and a Member of the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Financial Centre Development Committee. Having served in the banking arena for over 28 years, Mr. Lim retired from Standard Chartered Bank in April 2016 and continued as a senior advisor on a non-executive role till April 2017.
Further, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Pontiac Land Group from March 2017 to May 2018 and he completed his 12-year term with the Advisory Board of Sim Kee Boon Institute of Financial Economics, Singapore Management University in 2021. Currently, he sits on the Boards of Minterest Holdings Pte Ltd, Bright Vision Community Hospital, Singapore and Sing Health Funds. He is also the Chairman of the Board Committee, Sing Health Funds – Sing Health Community Hospitals.
Wendy Ting Wei Ling
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
Wendy Ting Wei Ling (“Ms. Wendy”) was appointed as a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of RHB Bank Lao Sole Co., Ltd (“RHBBLL”) on 23 September 2022. She is also the Chairman of the Board Risk Committee and a Member of the Board Audit Committee of RHBBLL.
Ms. Wendy was appointed as Managing Director, Group International Business & Corporate Banking on 16 May 2022. In addition to her existing role in managing the Group Corporate Banking portfolio, she will now also oversee and drive the Group’s international business and operations, which includes Singapore, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, and Brunei.
Ms. Wendy has over 19 years of industry experience in corporate lending, leverage buyouts, syndication as well as capital market-related activities.
Ms. Wendy presently manages the 3rd largest loan assets amongst the domestic Banks under the Conventional portfolio apart from maintaining market share as the 2nd largest Islamic/Syariah compliant assets. Her responsibilities also include overseeing and originating corporate lending activities from the Group’s overseas units within the ASEAN Region (ex-Japan). Aside from growing assets, she is also committed to look at building meaningful relationships with the Corporates (predominantly public listed entities) such that the relationship is mutually beneficial to both the financial institution as well as clients.
As part of the Banking Group’s efforts to provide a holistic banking experience to our valued clients, she brings with her a profound understanding of corporate cultures as well as legislations across various sectors/industries as well as regions to drive cross-border collaborations within the Group’s network.
Prior to joining RHB, she was the Vice President, Client Coverage, and thereafter Vice President, Corporate Banking Division for Maybank Berhad.
Ms. Wendy graduated from the National University of Malaysia with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and a Certified Credit Professional from The Council of the Institute of Bankers Malaysia. She also graduates from Executive Development Program, Chicago Booth, Executive Education.
Edward Chiam Tau Yu
Chief Executive Officer / Non-Independent Executive Director
Edward brings with him over 18 years of experience in the banking industry, with deep expertise across Commercial Banking, Retail Banking, Credit Management, Loan Recovery, and strategic turnarounds.
He was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of RHB Bank Lao Sole Co., Ltd, effective 1st August 2025. In this role, Edward is responsible for providing strategic leadership and overall management of the Bank’s operations in Lao PDR. He works closely with the Board of Directors and key stakeholders to drive sustainable growth, strengthen governance, and deliver value to shareholders in alignment with the Group’s regional aspirations.
Prior to this appointment, Edward served as Deputy Chief Executive Officer from 1st October 2024, where he oversaw key functions including Credit Management, Loan Recovery, Banking Operations, Procurement, and Information Technology. He played an instrumental role in co-managing business activities, with a strong focus on enhancing strategic initiatives and maximizing shareholder returns.
Edward was initially seconded to RHB Bank Lao on 1st January 2022 as Head of Loan Recovery, where he successfully established the department and introduced robust methodologies, policies, and procedures. His initiatives significantly improved asset quality, operational efficiency, and contributed meaningfully to the Bank’s profitability and financial standing.
Prior to his secondment to Lao PDR, Edward held the position of Head of Commercial Business Banking Centre at RHB Banking Group in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from July 2017 to December 2021, where he led teams delivering business banking solutions to commercial clients.
Edward holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computing from the University of Greenwich (2004) and was accredited with the Certificate in Commercial Credit (CICC) by Moody’s Analytics in 2019.
Edward Chiam Tau Yu
Chief Executive Officer
Edward brings with him over 18 years of experience in the banking industry, with deep expertise across Commercial Banking, Retail Banking, Credit Management, Loan Recovery, and strategic turnarounds.
He was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of RHB Bank Lao Sole Co., Ltd, effective 1st August 2025. In this role, Edward is responsible for providing strategic leadership and overall management of the Bank’s operations in Lao PDR. He works closely with the Board of Directors and key stakeholders to drive sustainable growth, strengthen governance, and deliver value to shareholders in alignment with the Group’s regional aspirations.
Prior to this appointment, Edward served as Deputy Chief Executive Officer from 1st October 2024, where he oversaw key functions including Credit Management, Loan Recovery, Banking Operations, Procurement, and Information Technology. He played an instrumental role in co-managing business activities, with a strong focus on enhancing strategic initiatives and maximizing shareholder returns.
Edward was initially seconded to RHB Bank Lao on 1st January 2022 as Head of Loan Recovery, where he successfully established the department and introduced robust methodologies, policies, and procedures. His initiatives significantly improved asset quality, operational efficiency, and contributed meaningfully to the Bank’s profitability and financial standing.
Prior to his secondment to Lao PDR, Edward held the position of Head of Commercial Business Banking Centre at RHB Banking Group in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from July 2017 to December 2021, where he led teams delivering business banking solutions to commercial clients.
Edward holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computing from the University of Greenwich (2004) and was accredited with the Certificate in Commercial Credit (CICC) by Moody’s Analytics in 2019.
Azinoor Azima
Head, Human Resources and Training
Azinoor Azima holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Development from Universiti Putra Malaysia.
With over 20 years of experience in human resources, Azinoor has built strong expertise in various HR functions, including talent management, succession planning, learning and development, and talent acquisition. Throughout her career at RHB Bank Bhd, she has held several key positions, such as Senior Specialist in Talent Management, Program Leader for Learning Experience at RHB Academy, and Team Leader in Talent Acquisition.
In this role, Azinoor is responsible for planning and executing HR initiatives aligned with the Bank's business strategy. She collaborates with strategic partners to implement key HR projects in Laos and leverages her experience to develop a skilled workforce that supports the Bank's growth.
PEM KHAMMOUNGKHOUN
Head, Finance & Administration
Pem has a total of more than 11 years of working experience in the Financial Services Industry and with significant exposure in finance and accounting.
Pem holds a Master in International Business Administration from the National Academy of Politics and Public Administration Laos and also has completed a Lao Certified Professional Accountants (Lao CPA) course organized by the Lao Chamber of Professional Accountants and Auditors (LCPAA).
As the Head, of Finance and Administration, Pem will be responsible for the overall financial reporting, accounting system, taxation, liquidity management, and administration of RHB Bank Lao Sole Co., Ltd.
PHANNAVY ANOULACK
Head, Credit Evaluation Department
Phannavy has over 16 years of experience in the Financial Services industry, she has gained extensive expertise in both Banking Operations and Credit Departments. Currently, she serves as the Head of Credit Evaluation Department, where she oversees a team responsible for assessing creditworthiness, analyzing financial risks, and ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
In her role, Phannavy is accountable for developing credit evaluation strategies, implementing risk management frameworks, and making key decisions on credit approvals. She works closely with senior management to optimize processes and improve the overall efficiency of the credit evaluation system, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Her leadership also includes mentoring and training staff, and driving improvements in operational performance.
She holds a Diploma, majoring in English Language from Universal English Institute and she has attended numerous training programs and workshops related to credit evaluation, risk management, and financial analysis. These training experiences have further enhanced her knowledge and expertise, enabling her to apply the latest industry practices and strategies to driving her team's success and the organization's growth
PHETSAMONE PHASAVAT
Head, Credit Operations
As the Head of Credit Operations, Phetsamone Phasavat leads the bank’s credit operational and administrative functions with a strong commitment to efficiency, compliance, and process enhancement. With over a decade of experience in banking credit, she has expertise spanning loan origination, disbursement, legal documentation, and security handling.
Phetsamone has played a pivotal role in spearheading multiple key projects aimed at optimizing the bank’s systems and workflows. Her leadership ensures seamless loan processing, adherence to regulatory requirements, and continuous improvements in credit operations, contributing to the bank’s overall effectiveness.
She holds a Bachelor of Education from the National University of Laos, complemented by a Certificate in Accounting..
Phoonlome SRIVIENGPHANOM
Head, Information Technology
Phoonlome Sriviengphanom has over 11 years of experience in the banking technology sector, holding various leadership roles in technology management. His expertise spans system implementation, IT project management, and strategic IT operations.
As the Head of Information Technology, he oversees the IT department, ensuring operational efficiency across key areas such as strategic IT planning, infrastructure management, security and risk management, budgeting and cost control, vendor and stakeholder management, and delivering technological solutions that align with the organization’s business objectives.
Phoonlome holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Technology Sydney, Australia, and a Master of Engineering in Computer Networks from the National University of Laos.
With his extensive experience and leadership, Phoonlome is committed to driving innovation, efficiency, and technological advancement within the company.
SOMPHAVANH BOUNYASITH
Head, Operations and Support
Somphavanh has a total of more than 10 years of working experience in the Financial Services Industry and with significant exposure in accounting, business development, branch management and credit administration.
Somphavanh has completed three certificates from Omega Performance (a globally recognized credit certification) including Credit Skills Assessment, Financial Accounting for Lenders & Commercial Loans to Business.
As the Head, Operations and Support, Somphavanh will be responsible for the overall branch operations and frontline service of RHB Bank Lao Sole Co.,Ltd.
THONGLAY PHONVILAISOUK
Branch Manager, Sithan Neua Branch
Thonglay graduated a bachelor degree, major in Economics with more than 9 years of working experience in the Financial Service Industry and with significant exposure in business development and operation service.
As the Branch Manager of Sithan Neua Branch, Thonglay will be responsible for the overall branch operations and frontline services of Sithan Neua Branch
TANVINAY NGUANSAVANH
Branch Manager, Dongdok Branch
Tanvinay graduated a bachelor degree, Major in Business Administration with more than 10 years of working experience in the Financial Service Industry and with significant exposure in business development and operation service.
As the Branch Manager of Dongdok Branch, Tanvinay will be responsible for the overall branch operations and frontline services of Dongdok Branch
LIM CHENG TECK
Independent Non-Executive Director
Lim Cheng Teck ("Mr. Lim") was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Deputy Chairman of RHBBLL on 11 August 2023. He is the Chairman of the Board Audit Committee, a member of Board Nominating & Remuneration (Governance) and Board Risk Committee.
Mr. Lim is also an Independent Non-Executive Director of RHB Bank Berhad, a Member of the Board Credit Committee and Board Risk Committee.
He holds a Master of Business Administration from Brunel University, United Kingdom and a Bachelor of Arts from the National University of Singapore.
Mr. Lim was the Regional Chief Executive Officer for ASEAN at Standard Chartered Bank. He first joined Standard Chartered Bank in 1988 and has held various roles within the bank’s Corporate and Institutional Banking Division before being appointed as the Chief Operating Officer for Standard Chartered Bank (China) Ltd in 2005. In 2006, he was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Ltd. He returned to China in 2009 to take up the role of Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice Chairman of Standard Chartered Bank (China) Ltd. He has served on several Standard Chartered Bank subsidiary boards notably as the Chairman of Standard Chartered Bank (Mauritius) Ltd, Standard Chartered Bank (Thailand) Ltd, Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Ltd, the Deputy Chairman of Standard Chartered Bank (Malaysia) Ltd and the President Commissioner of PT Bank Permata, Indonesia. He has also served as a Non-Executive Director of Standard Chartered Bank (Taiwan) Ltd.
He has previously served as a Director on the Boards of Clifford Capital Pte Ltd and Singapore International Chamber of Commerce, a Governor of Singapore International Foundation and a Council Member of the Institute of Banking and Finance Singapore and Singapore National Employers Federation.
Additionally, he was the Chairman of Overseas Financial Service Commission, China Chamber of Commerce, the Vice Chairman of the Association of Banks Singapore and a Member of the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Financial Centre Development Committee. Having served in the banking arena for over 28 years, Mr. Lim retired from Standard Chartered Bank in April 2016 and continued as a senior advisor on a non-executive role till April 2017.
Further, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Pontiac Land Group from March 2017 to May 2018 and he completed his 12-year term with the Advisory Board of Sim Kee Boon Institute of Financial Economics, Singapore Management University in 2021. Currently, he sits on the Boards of Minterest Holdings Pte Ltd, Bright Vision Community Hospital, Singapore and Sing Health Funds. He is also the Chairman of the Board Committee, Sing Health Funds – Sing Health Community Hospitals.
Chin Yoong Kheong
Independent Non-Executive Chairman
Chin Yoong Kheong ("Mr. Chin") was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Chairman of RHBBLL on 22 July 2019. He is the Chairman of the Board Nominating & Remuneration (Governance) Committee, Member of the Board Audit Committee and Board Risk Committee.
Mr. Chin was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of RHB Investment Bank on 1 August 2016. Subsequently, on 30 September 2016, he was appointed as the Senior Independent Non-Executive Director. He also serves as the Chairman of RHB Investment Bank’s Board Risk Committee.
Mr. Chin holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Economics from the University of Leeds and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. He is also a member of the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Malaysian Institute of Accountants. Mr. Chin has retired as a partner of KPMG, one of the leading accounting firms on 31 December 2013, after having served the firm for more than 34 years in the United Kingdom, Vietnam and Malaysia. Mr. Chin's vast experience covers business solutions in areas such as strategy, human resources, performance improvement to the public and infrastructure sector, consumer and industrial markets, and financial services industry. He was responsible for establishing the KPMG practice in Vietnam and subsequently headed KPMG's consulting practice for more than 7 years.
Mr. Chin's other directorships includes RHB Asset Management Sdn Bhd, RHB Islamic International Asset Management Berhad, RHB Securities (Thailand) Public Company Limited, RHB Securities Vietnam Company Limited, RHB Bank (Cambodia) Plc, RHB Securities (Cambodia) Plc and Ayer Holdings Berhad, a company listed on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange.
Wendy Ting Wei Ling
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
Wendy Ting Wei Ling (“Ms. Wendy”) was appointed as a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of RHB Bank Lao Sole Co., Ltd (“RHBBLL”) on 23 September 2022. She is also the Chairman of the Board Risk Committee and a Member of the Board Audit Committee of RHBBLL.
Ms. Wendy was appointed as Managing Director, Group International Business & Corporate Banking on 16 May 2022. In addition to her existing role in managing the Group Corporate Banking portfolio, she will now also oversee and drive the Group’s international business and operations, which includes Singapore, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, and Brunei.
Ms. Wendy has over 19 years of industry experience in corporate lending, leverage buyouts, syndication as well as capital market-related activities.
Ms. Wendy presently manages the 3rd largest loan assets amongst the domestic Banks under the Conventional portfolio apart from maintaining market share as the 2nd largest Islamic/Syariah compliant assets. Her responsibilities also include overseeing and originating corporate lending activities from the Group’s overseas units within the ASEAN Region (ex-Japan). Aside from growing assets, she is also committed to look at building meaningful relationships with the Corporates (predominantly public listed entities) such that the relationship is mutually beneficial to both the financial institution as well as clients.
As part of the Banking Group’s efforts to provide a holistic banking experience to our valued clients, she brings with her a profound understanding of corporate cultures as well as legislations across various sectors/industries as well as regions to drive cross-border collaborations within the Group’s network.
Prior to joining RHB, she was the Vice President, Client Coverage, and thereafter Vice President, Corporate Banking Division for Maybank Berhad.
Ms. Wendy graduated from the National University of Malaysia with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and a Certified Credit Professional from The Council of the Institute of Bankers Malaysia. She also graduates from Executive Development Program, Chicago Booth, Executive Education.
Chin Yoong Kheong
Chin Yoong Kheong ("Mr. Chin") was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Chairman of RHBBLL on 22 July 2019. He is the Chairman of the Board Nominating & Remuneration (Governance) Committee, Member of the Board Audit Committee and Board Risk Committee.
Mr. Chin was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of RHB Investment Bank on 1 August 2016. Subsequently, on 30 September 2016, he was appointed as the Senior Independent Non-Executive Director. He also serves as the Chairman of RHB Investment Bank’s Board Risk Committee.
Mr. Chin holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Economics from the University of Leeds and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. He is also a member of the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Malaysian Institute of Accountants. Mr. Chin has retired as a partner of KPMG, one of the leading accounting firms on 31 December 2013, after having served the firm for more than 34 years in the United Kingdom, Vietnam and Malaysia. Mr. Chin's vast experience covers business solutions in areas such as strategy, human resources, performance improvement to the public and infrastructure sector, consumer and industrial markets, and financial services industry. He was responsible for establishing the KPMG practice in Vietnam and subsequently headed KPMG's consulting practice for more than 7 years.
Mr. Chin's other directorships includes RHB Asset Management Sdn Bhd, RHB Islamic International Asset Management Berhad, RHB Securities (Thailand) Public Company Limited, RHB Securities Vietnam Company Limited, RHB Bank (Cambodia) Plc, RHB Securities (Cambodia) Plc and Ayer Holdings Berhad, a company listed on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange.
LIM CHENG TECK
Independent Non-Executive Director
Lim Cheng Teck ("Mr. Lim") was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Deputy Chairman of RHBBLL on 11 August 2023. He is the Chairman of the Board Audit Committee, a member of Board Nominating & Remuneration (Governance) and Board Risk Committee.
Mr. Lim is also an Independent Non-Executive Director of RHB Bank Berhad, a Member of the Board Credit Committee and Board Risk Committee.
He holds a Master of Business Administration from Brunel University, United Kingdom and a Bachelor of Arts from the National University of Singapore.
Mr. Lim was the Regional Chief Executive Officer for ASEAN at Standard Chartered Bank. He first joined Standard Chartered Bank in 1988 and has held various roles within the bank’s Corporate and Institutional Banking Division before being appointed as the Chief Operating Officer for Standard Chartered Bank (China) Ltd in 2005. In 2006, he was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Ltd. He returned to China in 2009 to take up the role of Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice Chairman of Standard Chartered Bank (China) Ltd. He has served on several Standard Chartered Bank subsidiary boards notably as the Chairman of Standard Chartered Bank (Mauritius) Ltd, Standard Chartered Bank (Thailand) Ltd, Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Ltd, the Deputy Chairman of Standard Chartered Bank (Malaysia) Ltd and the President Commissioner of PT Bank Permata, Indonesia. He has also served as a Non-Executive Director of Standard Chartered Bank (Taiwan) Ltd.
He has previously served as a Director on the Boards of Clifford Capital Pte Ltd and Singapore International Chamber of Commerce, a Governor of Singapore International Foundation and a Council Member of the Institute of Banking and Finance Singapore and Singapore National Employers Federation.
Additionally, he was the Chairman of Overseas Financial Service Commission, China Chamber of Commerce, the Vice Chairman of the Association of Banks Singapore and a Member of the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Financial Centre Development Committee. Having served in the banking arena for over 28 years, Mr. Lim retired from Standard Chartered Bank in April 2016 and continued as a senior advisor on a non-executive role till April 2017.
Further, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Pontiac Land Group from March 2017 to May 2018 and he completed his 12-year term with the Advisory Board of Sim Kee Boon Institute of Financial Economics, Singapore Management University in 2021. Currently, he sits on the Boards of Minterest Holdings Pte Ltd, Bright Vision Community Hospital, Singapore and Sing Health Funds. He is also the Chairman of the Board Committee, Sing Health Funds – Sing Health Community Hospitals.
Wendy Ting Wei Ling
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director Chairman
Wendy Ting Wei Ling (“Ms. Wendy”) was appointed as a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of RHB Bank Lao Sole Co., Ltd (“RHBBLL”) on 23 September 2022. She is also the Chairman of the Board Risk Committee, a Member of the Board Nominating & Remuneration (Governance) and Board Audit Committee of RHBBLL.
Ms. Wendy was appointed as Managing Director, Group International Business & Corporate Banking on 16 May 2022. In addition to her existing role in managing the Group Corporate Banking portfolio, she will now also oversee and drive the Group’s international business and operations, which includes Singapore, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, and Brunei.
Ms. Wendy has over 19 years of industry experience in corporate lending, leverage buyouts, syndication as well as capital market-related activities.
Ms. Wendy presently manages the 3rd largest loan assets amongst the domestic Banks under the Conventional portfolio apart from maintaining market share as the 2nd largest Islamic/Syariah compliant assets. Her responsibilities also include overseeing and originating corporate lending activities from the Group’s overseas units within the ASEAN Region (ex-Japan). Aside from growing assets, she is also committed to look at building meaningful relationships with the Corporates (predominantly public listed entities) such that the relationship is mutually beneficial to both the financial institution as well as clients.
As part of the Banking Group’s efforts to provide a holistic banking experience to our valued clients, she brings with her a profound understanding of corporate cultures as well as legislations across various sectors/industries as well as regions to drive cross-border collaborations within the Group’s network.
Prior to joining RHB, she was the Vice President, Client Coverage, and thereafter Vice President, Corporate Banking Division for Maybank Berhad.
Ms. Wendy graduated from the National University of Malaysia with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and a Certified Credit Professional from The Council of the Institute of Bankers Malaysia. She also graduates from Executive Development Program, Chicago Booth, Executive Education.
Wendy Ting Wei Ling
Non-Independent, Non-Executive Director
Wendy Ting Wei Ling (“Ms. Wendy”) was appointed as a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of RHB Bank Lao Sole Co., Ltd (“RHBBLL”) on 23 September 2022. She is also the Chairman of the Board Risk Committee, a Member of the Board Nominating & Remuneration (Governance) and Board Audit Committee of RHBBLL.
Ms. Wendy was appointed as Managing Director, Group International Business & Corporate Banking on 16 May 2022. In addition to her existing role in managing the Group Corporate Banking portfolio, she will now also oversee and drive the Group’s international business and operations, which includes Singapore, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, and Brunei.
Ms. Wendy has over 19 years of industry experience in corporate lending, leverage buyouts, syndication as well as capital market-related activities.
Ms. Wendy presently manages the 3rd largest loan assets amongst the domestic Banks under the Conventional portfolio apart from maintaining market share as the 2nd largest Islamic/Syariah compliant assets. Her responsibilities also include overseeing and originating corporate lending activities from the Group’s overseas units within the ASEAN Region (ex-Japan). Aside from growing assets, she is also committed to look at building meaningful relationships with the Corporates (predominantly public listed entities) such that the relationship is mutually beneficial to both the financial institution as well as clients.
As part of the Banking Group’s efforts to provide a holistic banking experience to our valued clients, she brings with her a profound understanding of corporate cultures as well as legislations across various sectors/industries as well as regions to drive cross-border collaborations within the Group’s network.
Prior to joining RHB, she was the Vice President, Client Coverage, and thereafter Vice President, Corporate Banking Division for Maybank Berhad.
Ms. Wendy graduated from the National University of Malaysia with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and a Certified Credit Professional from The Council of the Institute of Bankers Malaysia. She also graduates from Executive Development Program, Chicago Booth, Executive Education.
LIM CHENG TECK
Independent Non-Executive Chairman
Lim Cheng Teck ("Mr. Lim") was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Deputy Chairman of RHBBLL on 11 August 2023. He is the Chairman of the Board Audit Committee, a member of Board Nominating & Remuneration (Governance) and Board Risk Committee.
Mr. Lim is also an Independent Non-Executive Director of RHB Bank Berhad, a Member of the Board Credit Committee and Board Risk Committee.
He holds a Master of Business Administration from Brunel University, United Kingdom and a Bachelor of Arts from the National University of Singapore.
Mr. Lim was the Regional Chief Executive Officer for ASEAN at Standard Chartered Bank. He first joined Standard Chartered Bank in 1988 and has held various roles within the bank’s Corporate and Institutional Banking Division before being appointed as the Chief Operating Officer for Standard Chartered Bank (China) Ltd in 2005. In 2006, he was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Ltd. He returned to China in 2009 to take up the role of Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice Chairman of Standard Chartered Bank (China) Ltd. He has served on several Standard Chartered Bank subsidiary boards notably as the Chairman of Standard Chartered Bank (Mauritius) Ltd, Standard Chartered Bank (Thailand) Ltd, Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Ltd, the Deputy Chairman of Standard Chartered Bank (Malaysia) Ltd and the President Commissioner of PT Bank Permata, Indonesia. He has also served as a Non-Executive Director of Standard Chartered Bank (Taiwan) Ltd.
He has previously served as a Director on the Boards of Clifford Capital Pte Ltd and Singapore International Chamber of Commerce, a Governor of Singapore International Foundation and a Council Member of the Institute of Banking and Finance Singapore and Singapore National Employers Federation.
Additionally, he was the Chairman of Overseas Financial Service Commission, China Chamber of Commerce, the Vice Chairman of the Association of Banks Singapore and a Member of the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Financial Centre Development Committee. Having served in the banking arena for over 28 years, Mr. Lim retired from Standard Chartered Bank in April 2016 and continued as a senior advisor on a non-executive role till April 2017.
Further, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Pontiac Land Group from March 2017 to May 2018 and he completed his 12-year term with the Advisory Board of Sim Kee Boon Institute of Financial Economics, Singapore Management University in 2021. Currently, he sits on the Boards of Minterest Holdings Pte Ltd, Bright Vision Community Hospital, Singapore and Sing Health Funds. He is also the Chairman of the Board Committee, Sing Health Funds – Sing Health Community Hospitals.
Chin Yoong Kheong
Independent Non-Executive Director
Chin Yoong Kheong ("Mr. Chin") was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Chairman of RHBBLL on 22 July 2019. He is the Chairman of the Board Nominating & Remuneration (Governance) Committee, Member of the Board Audit Committee and Board Risk Committee.
Mr. Chin was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of RHB Investment Bank on 1 August 2016. Subsequently, on 30 September 2016, he was appointed as the Senior Independent Non-Executive Director. He also serves as the Chairman of RHB Investment Bank’s Board Risk Committee.
Mr. Chin holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Economics from the University of Leeds and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. He is also a member of the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Malaysian Institute of Accountants. Mr. Chin has retired as a partner of KPMG, one of the leading accounting firms on 31 December 2013, after having served the firm for more than 34 years in the United Kingdom, Vietnam and Malaysia. Mr. Chin's vast experience covers business solutions in areas such as strategy, human resources, performance improvement to the public and infrastructure sector, consumer and industrial markets, and financial services industry. He was responsible for establishing the KPMG practice in Vietnam and subsequently headed KPMG's consulting practice for more than 7 years.
Mr. Chin's other directorships includes RHB Asset Management Sdn Bhd, RHB Islamic International Asset Management Berhad, RHB Securities (Thailand) Public Company Limited, RHB Securities Vietnam Company Limited, RHB Bank (Cambodia) Plc, RHB Securities (Cambodia) Plc and Ayer Holdings Berhad, a company listed on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange.
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