Principal Officers

Deputy Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

Mr Wee joined UOB in 1979. He was appointed to the Board on 3 January 1990 and last re-elected as Director on 29 April 2009. He has been an executive director since 1990 and is a member of the UOB Executive Committee.

Mr Wee served as the Deputy Chairman and President of the Bank from 2000 to April 2007 and was appointed as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) on 27 April 2007. He currently holds the position of Deputy Chairman and CEO.

He is a director of several UOB subsidiaries and affiliates, including Far Eastern Bank, United Overseas Insurance, United Overseas Bank (Malaysia), United Overseas Bank (Thai) Public Company and United International Securities. He is the Chairman of United Overseas Bank (China) and a commissioner of PT Bank UOB Buana.

Mr Wee is the current Chairman of The Association of Banks in Singapore. He also serves as a director of the Institute of Banking & Finance, and council member of Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry. He is a member of the Board of Governors of the Singapore-China Foundation. He is also a member of Visa Inc Asia Pacific Advisory Council, India-Singapore CEO Forum and Advisory Board of the INSEAD East Asia Council. He had previously served as Deputy Chairman of Housing & Development Board, and a director of Port of Singapore Authority, UOL Group and Pan Pacific Hotel Group.

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

Group Institutional Financial Services & Private Banking

Mr Chong joined UOB in 2005. He leads the Group’s institutional financial business, focusing on medium enterprises and large corporates. He oversees the Transaction Banking, Structured Trade & Commodity Finance, Ship Finance and Private Banking businesses. Mr Chong holds a Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Economics from the University of Singapore. He has more than 30 years of experience in the financial industry.

Group Retail

Mr Lee joined UOB in 1980. He leads the Group’s retail business for consumers and small business customers. Prior to his appointment in Singapore in 2003, he was the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of UOB (Malaysia). Between 2003 and 2008, Mr Lee was the Head of International and spearheaded the Group’s expansion in the region. He was also responsible for the Bank’s consumer banking business in Singapore and the region. He holds a Malaysia Certificate of Education and has 31 years of experience in the financial industry.

Global Markets & Investment Management

Mr Ong joined UOB in 1982. He leads the Group’s treasury, asset management and financial institutions group businesses. He holds a Bachelor of Accountancy from the University of Singapore. Mr Ong has more than 20 years of experience in treasury services and operations.

Group Legal & Secretariat

Mrs Chan joined UOB in 1981. She holds a Bachelor of Law (Hons) from the University of Singapore. She was appointed as Group Secretary and Head of Legal in 1988.

International Strategy

Mr Cheo joined UOB in 2005. He leads the team that drives the strategy and performance of the overseas banking subsidiaries and branches. Mr Cheo holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) from the National University of Singapore. He has 31 years of experience in corporate and investment banking, project and ship finance, and credit management and approvals.

Group Compliance

Ms Chew joined UOB in 2006 as Group Head of Compliance. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from the University of Malaya, Malaysia, and was admitted to the Malaysian Bar to practise as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in 1979. She has served as global and regional head in compliance, legal and corporate secretariat capacities in her 30 years in the financial services industry.

Group Technology & Operations

Ms Hwee joined UOB in 2001. She is responsible for the provision of information technology and banking operations services and infrastructure to ensure quality service delivery and operational efficiency. She holds a Bachelor of Science from the National University of Singapore and has 28 years of experience in banking and operations.

Group Personal Financial Services

Mr Khoo joined UOB in 2005. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Management from the University of Oregon, USA. He has 23 years of experience in consumer banking.

Chief Financial Officer
Group Finance & Corporate Services

Mr Lee joined UOB in 1989. 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. He has more than 20 years of experience in finance and administration.

Group Credit (Corporate & Financial Institutions Group)

Mr Liew joined UOB in 2000. He oversees the credit approval for corporations and financial institutions. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) in Banking and Finance from the University of Birmingham, England. He has close to 30 years of corporate experience, with stints in foreign banks in a number of countries.

Group Credit (Retail)

Mr Ngeo joined UOB in 1982. He leads the credit approval team for the consumer, high networth and small business segments. Mr Ngeo holds a Bachelor of Arts from the National University of Singapore. He has 27 years of experience in corporate banking and had served in UOB (Malaysia) and UOB (Thai).

Group Audit

Mr Ngo joined UOB in 2004. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Science and Operations Management from the University of Technology, Sydney, a Master of Business Administration from Deakin University, Australia, and an Executive Master of Science in Finance from Baruch College, City University of New York, where he was elected to the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society. He is a Certified Information Systems Auditor and a Fellow of the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants. He has 22 years of experience in banking.

Group Investment Banking

Mr Tay joined UOB in 2006. He holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California, USA, and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, USA. He has 20 years of experience in corporate and investment banking.

Group Commercial Banking

Mr Tham joined UOB in 2003. He oversees the Group’s business for small and medium enterprises, and spearheads the business expansion for this segment. Mr Tham holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Singapore and a Master of Business Administration in Accountancy from the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. He has 30 years of experience in the financial industry.

Group Risk Management

Mr Tham joined UOB in 2005. He holds a Master of Applied Finance from Macquarie University, Australia, and is a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia. He has more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry.

Corporate Banking Singapore

Mr Wee joined UOB in 2002. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) from the University of Singapore and a Master of Business Administration from New York University, USA. Mr Wee has more than 30 years of corporate banking experience.

Group Human Resources

Ms Wong joined UOB in 2005. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) from the University of Singapore and a Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management from the Singapore Institute of Management. She is a seasoned human resource practice leader with many years of experience in managing human resources.

Group Credit (Middle Market & Structured Trade & Commodity Finance)

Mr Yeo joined UOB in 1986. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) from the University of Singapore. He has more than 30 years of experience in commercial banking.

President Director
PT Bank UOB Buana

Mr Armand was appointed as President Director of UOB Buana in 2007. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Curry College, Milton, Massachusetts, USA, and a Master of Business Administration from Suffolk University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. He has more than 20 years of experience in the banking industry and ten years in the consumer goods and hospitality industries.

Chief Executive Officer
United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd

Mr Chan was appointed as CEO of UOB (Malaysia) in 2003. He holds a Bachelor of Accounting from the University of Malaya, Malaysia, and is a member of The Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He has 25 years of experience in banking.

President Director
PT Bank UOB Indonesia

Mr Iwan joined UOB Indonesia (formerly PT United Overseas Bank Bali) in 1991. He was appointed as President Director in 2006. He held senior positions in commercial and corporate lending as well as branches development in the bank prior to his current appointment. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Southern California, USA.

President & Chief Executive Officer
United Overseas Bank (China) Limited

Mr Tan was appointed as President and CEO of UOB (China) in 2008. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) from the University of Leeds, UK, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Bradford, UK. He has 26 years of experience in the banking industry.

President & Chief Executive Officer
United Overseas Bank (Thai) Public Company Limited

Mr Wong was appointed as President and CEO of UOB (Thai) in 2004. Prior to his current appointment, he served in UOB and UOB (Malaysia). Mr Wong holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto, Canada. He has 26 years of experience in banking.