VPBank appoints Visa's Ken Wong as Chief Data Officer to drive AI growth
Vietnam Prosperity Joint-Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank) has named Ken Wong as its new Chief Data Officer. He will also join the bank’s Board of Management. The move is part of VPBank’s push to strengthen its digital capabilities and data-driven decision-making. Wong brings over a decade of experience in data science and AI leadership. Before joining VPBank, he spent nearly five years at Visa as Vice President and Head of Data Science for Asia Pacific. There, he led regional projects in analytics, AI, and payments innovation.
Earlier in his career, Wong held senior roles at OCBC Bank for more than ten years. His positions included Head of AI Lab and Head of Customer Insights. His background spans data governance, machine learning, and enterprise data strategy. At VPBank, Wong will oversee the bank’s data architecture, advanced analytics, and AI development. His role includes building a stronger data-centric culture and improving how data supports business functions, customer services, and strategic decisions. The appointment aligns with VPBank’s broader digital transformation goals. Banks across Southeast Asia are ramping up investments in data infrastructure as competition grows in digital banking, payments, and customer engagement.
Wong’s leadership will focus on expanding VPBank’s AI and machine learning capabilities. His responsibilities cover data governance, analytics, and embedding data-driven practices across the organisation. The bank aims to enhance its competitive edge through stronger digital and AI-driven solutions.
