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Wei Wei Ng

Observer · DISC type ci
Chief Executive Officer at United Overseas Bank Malaysia Berhad
📍 WP. Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

As the first female CEO of United Overseas Bank Malaysia, Wei Wei Ng is a Chartered Banker with over two decades of global financial leadership experience. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Monash University and has expertise in wholesale banking, digitalisation, and risk management.

She is a vocal advocate for purpose-driven leadership and female empowerment, frequently speaking at events like Women of Power. She also actively promotes local arts and culture through initiatives such as the UOB Painting of the Year award and fosters community through employee events.

Unique fact: Wei Wei is the first woman to be appointed Chief Executive Officer in UOB Malaysias history.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
WP. Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Personality Overview

How Wei shows up

Value Driven
Curious
Assertive

They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting information.

Priorities

Topics Wei cares about

Female Leadership
As the first female CEO of UOB Malaysia and a speaker at 'Women of Power' events, she is a strong advocate for women in leadership roles.
Corporate Sustainability
She speaks on financing renewable energy projects and enabling small and medium enterprises to transition towards a greener economy.
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Career

Work history

5-2022
Chief Executive Officer
United Overseas Bank Malaysia Berhad
7-2021 - 4-2022
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
United Overseas Bank Malaysia Berhad
6-2019 - 6-2021
Managing Director and Country Head of Wholesale Banking
United Overseas Bank Malaysia Berhad
4-2018 - 6-2019
Managing Director, Deputy Head of Commercial Banking & Country Head of Corporate
HSBC
5-2016 - 3-2018
Deputy Head of Commercial Banking & Country Head of Corporate
HSBC
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
Chartered Banker
Chartered Bankers Institute, United Kingdom
Chartered Banker
Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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