Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr. Teh Hong Piow
Chairman

A respected banking entrepreneur with a banking career spanning more than 58 years. Commencing his banking career in Singapore, he founded Public Bank in 1965 after spending 6 years in a senior management position in another prominent local bank. Since inception Tan Sri Teh has been at the helm of Public Bank and personally steered its growth till today.

Tan Sri Dato' Sri Tay Ah Lek
Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer

Holder of a Masters degree in Business Administration, Tan Sri Tay is a veteran in the financial services industry with 49 years experience. A pioneer staff of Public Bank in 1966, he held several portfolios over the years including the Executive Vice President position in Public Finance and Public Bank. He was appointed Executive Director of Public Bank in 1997 and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer in 2002. He sits on the Board of Directors of several subsidiary companies in the Public Bank Group.

Dato’ Sri Lee Kong Lam
Executive Director

An accountant by profession, Dato’ Sri Lee was attached to Bank Negara Malaysia for 29 years and retired as Head of its Examination Department. He joined Public Bank as General Manager in 1996 and was subsequently appointed Senior General Manager and Executive Vice President. He was appointed Executive Director in 2001. He is also a member on the Board of Directors of several subsidiary companies in the Public Bank Group.

Dato’ Chang Kat Kiam
Chief Operating Officer, Public Bank Berhad

Holder of a Masters degree in Business Administration, Dato’ Chang has been with Public Bank since 1975. He is experienced in all aspects of banking having managed branches and banking business portfolios in Head Office. Appointed Senior General Manager in 2001 and Chief Operating Officer in 2006. He oversees the Bank’s overseas operations, retail lending operations, share investment and retail financial services.

Leong Kwok Nyem
Chief Operating Officer, Public Bank Berhad

An accountant by profession. Mr Leong was attached to the accounting and auditing industry for 8 years before joining the Public Bank Group in 1988. Attached initially to the Finance Division in Head Office, he was transferred to Public Finance Limited in Hong Kong in 1990. He returned to Head Office in 1994 and was appointed Senior General Manager in 2001 and Chief Operating Officer in 2008. His portfolio includes supervision of the Bank’s Banking Operations, Finance, Property, Information Technology, Treasury and Deposit & Channel Management.

Soong Hoe Seng
Group Chief Internal Auditor

An accountant by profession with 35 years of audit experience. Joined Public Bank in 1991 as Head of Internal Audit Division. Has been the Group Chief Internal Auditor since 1999 overseeing the Group's Internal Audit portfolio.

Teoh Cheng Soon
Chief Executive Officer, Public Investment Bank Berhad

Holder of a Bachelor of Arts (Economics) degree, Mr Teoh started his career as an Assistant Economist with Bank Negara Malaysia in 1968. He held several positions during the 16 years he was attached to the central bank. He was attached to several companies in the financial services industry before joining the Public Bank Group in 1998 initially as the Chief Operating Officer of the Group’s stock broking company and subsequently the Chief Executive Officer of its merchant bank. Mr Teoh has been the Chief Executive Officer of Public Investment Bank since 2006.

Tuan Haji Ismail bin Ibrahim
Chief Executive Officer, Public Islamic Bank Berhad

Holder of a Diploma in Business Studies. Tuan Haji Ismail has been in the banking industry since 1973. Having gained wide experience serving in several financial institutions, he joined the Public Bank Group in 1992 as Director of Credit Operations. He was promoted General Manager in 1996. Tuan Haji Ismail was overseeing Public Bank’s Islamic banking business before his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of Public Islamic Bank in 2008.

Yeoh Kim Hong
Chief Executive Officer, Public Mutual Berhad

A chartered accountant by profession. Ms Yeoh has more than 14 years experience in the unit trust industry. Prior to joining Public Mutual, she was attached to an international public accounting firm. She joined the finance department of Public Mutual in 1996, and was promoted to General Manager in 1999, Senior General Manager in 2004 and appointed Chief Executive Officer in 2007. She is currently a council member of the Federation of Investment Managers Malaysia and a board member of the Financial Planning Association of Malaysia.

Tan Yoke Kong
Executive Director & Chief Executive, Public Bank (Hong Kong) Limited

An accountant by profession, Mr Tan has over 28 years experience in the banking and finance industry. He was seconded from Public Bank to Hong Kong in 1991 and was appointed Executive Director of Public Financial Holdings Limited, a company listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, in 1992. Mr Tan was appointed to his current position as Executive Director & Chief Executive of Public Bank (Hong Kong) Limited after its acquisition by the Group in May 2006. Prior to this, he was the General Manager & Chief Executive of Public Finance Limited. Mr Tan is the Vice Chairman of the Deposit Taking Companies Association in Hong Kong and had served as a member of the Deposit-Taking Companies Advisory Committee for several years.

Lee Huat Onn
General Manager / Chief Executive, Public Finance Limited

Holder of a Bachelor of Accounting degree and a Registered Accountant with the Malaysian Institute of Accountants. Mr Lee has more than 22 years experience in the banking and finance industry. He joined the Public Bank Group’s Hong Kong operations in 1995 and was appointed Chief Executive of Public Finance Limited in 2006. Mr Lee is also an Executive Director of Public Finance Limited and Public Financial Holdings Limited, a company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. He is currently a member of the Executive Committee of the Deposit Taking Companies Association and a member of the Deposit-Taking Companies Advisory Committee in Hong Kong.

Phan Ying Tong
Country Head, Cambodian Public Bank Plc

Holder of a Diploma in Management, Mr Phan has a total of 28 years service with the Public Bank Group. He was a Branch Manager of several branches in Public Bank before his appointment as General Manager of Cambodian Public Bank Plc in 2002. Mr Phan is the Country Head of Cambodian Public Bank Plc which has 14 branches located throughout Cambodia.

Chia Lee Kee
Senior General Manager, Secretariat Division

Holder of ICSA degree and FCIS. Joined Public Bank in 1978 and was appointed Head of Secretariat Division in 1997. Ms Chia is the Bank’s Company Secretary and oversees the Group’s company secretarial matters.

Holder of Bachelor of Arts (Economics) degree with 29 years experience in the card industry. Having joined Public Bank in 1991, she was appointed Head of Division in 2000 and promoted to General Manager in 2004 and to Senior General Manager in 2010.

Sulaiman bin Abd Manap
Senior General Manager, Credit Operations and Retail Loans Marketing & Product Development

Holder of Masters degree in Business Administration. Joined Public Bank in 1981 and experienced in both branch banking and Head Office credit. Was appointed Head of Credit Operations in 2003. Currently oversees Credit Operations as well as Retail Loans Marketing & Product Development.

Holder of Masters degree in Agriculture Economics. Was in the academic field for 17 years before joining the Public Bank Group in 1995 as Director of Economics Division. Appointed Group Economist in 1999.

Holder of Bachelor of Arts (Economics) degree. Joined Public Bank in 1982 and appointed Head of Corporate Banking & Trade Finance Division in 1995. Ms Chan was promoted to General Manager in 2009.

An accountant by profession. Joined Public Bank in 2005 as Deputy Director of Finance Division and subsequently appointed Head of Finance Division and Chief Financial Officer in 2006. Ms Chang was promoted to General Manager in 2009 to also oversee the Corporate Planning & Strategy Department.

Koay Seok Khim
General Manager, Knowledge & Learning

Holder of Bachelor of Arts/Economics degree. Joined Public Bank in 1981 as a Trainer. Has been the Head of Knowledge & Learning Centre since 1993.

Holder of Bachelor of Economics degree and a HR practitioner with more than 28 years experience. Has been with the Public Bank Group since 1984. She oversees the Group’s Human Resource portfolio.

Abd Razak bin Md Dali
General Manager, Public Affairs Division

Holder of Masters degree in Science (Corporate Communication). Joined Public Bank in 1977 and appointed Head of Public Affairs Division in 1994. Responsible for the Bank’s PR, corporate communication, advertising and sports portfolio.

Eddie Chan Kok Kwai
Director, Credit Administration & Supervision Division

Holder of Bachelor of Economics degree, FSD and AIBM. Joined Public Bank in 1982 and appointed Head of Credit Administration and Supervision Division in 1992. Responsible for credit control and recovery of NPLs for retail loans.

Holder of Diploma in Management. Has a total of 33 years experience in HP financing. Joined the Public Bank Group in 1976 and appointed Director of HP Financing in 1997. Responsible for the Bank’s HP Operations since 2008.

Holder of Bachelor of Science/Mathematics degree. Joined Public Bank in 1983 and was appointed Director in 2000 to head the Bank’s IT Division.

Lim Then Fui
Director, Risk Management Division

An accountant by profession. Has a total of 30 years experience in Bank Negara Malaysia and commercial banking. Joined Public Bank in 2001 and appointed Head of Risk Management Division in 2007.

Joined Public Bank in 1979. Experienced in Finance and Treasury Operations. Has been Director of Treasury Division since 2005.

En. Nizam was attached to the Royal Malaysian Police for 13 years before joining Public Bank in 1993 as Head of Security Division.

Sim Goay Chye
Director, Property Division

Holder of Masters degree in Business Management. Joined the Public Bank Group in 1983. Held several managerial portfolios at Head Office before his appointment as Head of Property Division in 2004.

Holder of Diploma in Management. Has a total of 29 years experience in Auditing and Banking Systems and Processes.