KUALA LUMPUR: The Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB) has appointed Edward Ling Hsiao Wee as its new chief executive officer effective from September 20.
AICB said Ling had taken over from Prasad Padmanaban, who served the institute for close to five years.
AICB chairman Tan Sri Azman Hashim said Ling's vast knowledge and rich experience in the professional development and financial sphere, leading local and regional portfolios uniquely positioned him to lead the institute.
"Ling will help us serve the needs of our members and the banking industry during this period of rapid transformation," said Azman.
Ling is a veteran in the financial sector and has worked at ACCA for over 11 years.
Previously, Ling served as portfolio head of maritime in Southeast Asia for ACCA, after serving four years as country head of ACCA Malaysia and various positions within the association over the last decade.
Ling was awarded the chief executive's award in 2017 from ACCA and Academic Excellence Scholarships from USA Groups in 2000.
He is an accomplished business leader in the financial sector with many awards and accolades to his credit.
Ling is leading AICB's strategy for its 32,000 members and overseeing its activities and initiatives to empower bankers in Malaysia and beyond.