Mr. Pham Hong Hai Appointed Deputy General Director of UOB Vietnam Bank

Pham Hong Hai will assume the role of Deputy General Director at UOB Vietnam Bank starting June 15, following his departure from OCB. He will report directly to the CEO of UOB Vietnam.

Hai, born in 1974 and originally from Hai Phong, is a well-known figure in the financial sector. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City and a Financial Services Management certificate from the UK's Institute of Financial Services. His extensive career includes 28 years at HSBC, where he held significant positions such as CEO of HSBC Vietnam and various senior leadership roles in Global Banking and Capital Markets in Vietnam and Canada.

Most recently, Hai spent two years as CEO of Orient Commercial Joint Stock Bank (OCB), a position he resigned from in mid-May. With his deep experience, Hai is expected to support the bank in promoting sustainable growth, implementing strategic priorities, and further enhancing governance and risk management.

Victor Ngo, CEO of UOB Vietnam, stated that Vietnam is a key market in UOB's ASEAN strategy and continues to offer positive growth opportunities. "The appointment of Mr. Pham Hong Hai demonstrates our commitment to continuously strengthening our leadership team as we expand our presence in the market," Ngo emphasized.

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Vietnam is a key market in UOB's ASEAN strategy and continues to offer positive growth opportunities. The appointment of Mr. Pham Hong Hai demonstrates our commitment to continuously strengthening our leadership team as we expand our presence in the market.