Abdul Raof Latiff
Chief Executive Officer, DBS Bank Ltd, Vietnam
DBS Bank•WP. Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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International Banking Executive with Proven Leadership in Asia Pacific Markets,Digital Transformation & Enterprise GrowthEnterprise-scale senior executive with deep Asia Pacific market expertise and leadership across corporate strategy, business development, relationship management, credit and risk governance, finance, and execution, delivering sustained revenue growth, balance-sheet strength, and operational efficiency across complex multi-market environments.Globally experienced client and solutions specialist leader with extensive Asia Pacific business coverage across ASEAN, Greater China, Japan, Korea, India, Europe, and the U.S., serving multinationals, financial institutions, SMEs, public sector entities, and retail banking platforms; skilled in aligning commercial and digital solutions with diverse regulatory, market, and geopolitical landscapes.Recognized Asia Pacific transaction banking and payments leader, combining business ownership with product and technology expertise in digital trade, real-time and cross-border payments, digital currency infrastructure, and AI-enabled operating models to drive scalable growth, regional connectivity, and franchise expansion.Board-level command of digital, data, and AI transformation, encompassing enterprise banking platforms, customer and channel ecosystems, and modern data architectures; repeatedly led large-scale technology and analytics transformations that accelerated time-to-market, strengthened risk management, and delivered measurable improvements in profitability, efficiency, and client engagement.
Career Timeline
- DBS BankCurrentJul 2017–Present· 9 yrs 3 mos
- Chief Executive Officer, DBS Bank, VietnamCurrentJul 2024–Present
- CEO - DBS Bank Labuan MalaysiaMar 2021–Jul 2024
- Group Head of Digital, Institutional Banking Group & Head of Product Management Transaction BankingJul 2017–Mar 2021
- Group Head of Digital, Institutional Banking Group & GTS Product ManagementJul 2017–Mar 2021
- Group Head of Digital Ecosystems & PartnershipsJul 2017–Feb 2024
- Jun 2019–Jul 2024· 5 yrs 1 mo
- Member, Board of DirectorsJun 2019–Jul 2024
- Aug 2017–Feb 2019· 1 yr 6 mos
- Member, Board of DirectorsAug 2017–Feb 2019
- Nov 2014–Jun 2015· 7 mos
- Director, BoardNov 2014–Jun 2015
- Oct 2014–Jun 2017· 2 yrs 8 mos
- Managing Director, Regional Head of Product Management, Global Liquidity and Cash Management, AsiaOct 2014–Jun 2017
- Feb 2004–Sep 2014· 10 yrs 7 mos
- Managing Director, Head of ASEAN MarketsJul 2011–Sep 2014
- Managing Director, Head of ASEANJul 2011–Sep 2014
- Managing Director, Head of Financial Institution Segment, Asia PacificMay 2010–Jun 2011
- Managing Director, Head of Clearing & Foreign Exchange, Asia PacificFeb 2004–Jul 2010
- 1995–2004· 9 yrs
- Head of International Clearing & SettlementsJul 2002–2004
- Head of Internet Banking Solutions & Delivery1998–2004
- Product Management & Sales1995–1998
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Business Administration and Management, General
University of LeicesterBachelor of Commerce
Information Systems
Curtin University