Yvonne Chia

Yvonne Chia serves as an Honorary Professor at the School of Economics, University of Nottingham Malaysia. A pioneering figure in Malaysian banking, she was the first female Chief Executive Officer of any commercial bank in Malaysia with over three decades of experience across ASEAN markets, driving triple profitability and market capitalization through disciplined strategic expansion.

Her professional focus spans banking transformation, sustainable leadership development, and women's advancement in business. She champions integrated work-life philosophy through her initiative "Rock Passion to Perform", mentoring youth on career-life balance and character development. Her expertise encompasses organizational turnaround, value creation, and ASEAN financial sector strategy.

Her distinguished recognition includes:

• Forbes Asia '50 business women in the mix' (2013)
• Two-time CNBC Asia Business Award Finalist

As an active mentor, she guides career crossroads individuals and second-generation business leaders while serving on multiple corporate boards and NGO committees, applying her leadership principles to drive organizational success and community impact.