CIMB Singapore Appoints CEO
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A corporate and retail banking stalwart replaces Mak Lye Mun, who retires after 10 years at the helm.
CIMB Singapore has appointed Victor Lee as chief executive officer, the Malaysian bank announced on Thursday.
With the new Industrial Revolution 4.0, we shall need to anchor down on partnerships, technology; customer obsession will be core, and an equally important sustainability agenda, Lee said about his priorities.
He will concurrently hold the role of CEO of CIMB Group Commercial Banking, and will be a member of the CIMB Group’s senior management team.
Lee joined CIMB in January 2019 as the bank’s CEO of group transaction banking, based in Malaysia. Prior to joining CIMB, Lee was executive vice president at Fullerton Financial Holdings for three years.
According to his LinkedIn profile, Lee began his banking career in 1994 at DBS Bank. He has also held roles at UOB, Standard Chartered Bank, Citi and Sumitomo Mitsui.
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Q.What roles will Victor Lee hold at CIMB?
What roles will Victor Lee hold at CIMB?
Victor Lee has been appointed CEO of CIMB Singapore. He will also concurrently hold the role of CEO of CIMB Group Commercial Banking and be a member of the CIMB Group’s senior management team.
Q.When did Victor Lee first join CIMB?
When did Victor Lee first join CIMB?
Victor Lee joined CIMB in January 2019. His initial role was CEO of group transaction banking, and he was based in Malaysia at the time of joining.
Q.What are Victor Lee's stated priorities for CIMB Singapore?
What are Victor Lee's stated priorities for CIMB Singapore?
Lee stated his priorities are anchoring down on partnerships, technology, and customer obsession. He also highlighted an equally important sustainability agenda, in light of the new Industrial Revolution 4.0.
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