Mike Chan appointed MD/CEO of RHB IB

Mike Chan appointed MD/CEO of RHB IB
Business & Markets 2013
Written by theedgemalaysia.com
Thursday, 15 August 2013 17:44

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 15): The RHB banking group announced today the appointment of Mike Chan Cheong Yuen as managing director/chief executive officer of its investment banking entity, RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

Prior to his appointment, Mike Chan was the officer-in-charge of the enlarged RHB IB, a position he assumed upon completion of the merger between RHBIB and OSK Investment Bank Bhd on 13 April 2013.

Mike first joined RHB in May 2010 as the head of corporate banking. He was later appointed as the officer-in-charge of RHB IB in 2011 in addition to his role in corporate banking.

“He played an important role in the merger and integration of RHBIB-OSKIB,” said a statement by RHB.

“Mike brings with him more than 21 years of experience in the financial services industry, where he has held positions in both well-established foreign and local financial institutions,” added the statement.

He holds a Master of Science in Finance from Boston College, United States of America (USA), and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from California State University, USA.