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Adeline M. Chan

“Skate to where the puck is going.” | SID Accredited Director | CFtP, Global Fintech Institute Industry Fellow | Risk & Governance Leader | Start up mentor

DBS BankSingapore

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Experience25+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Adeline is an accomplished executive with a track record of leading regulatory compliance and risk management across financial crime, cybersecurity, and technology risk domains. She has held high-impact, strategic roles in post-merger banking integrations and has demonstrated PnL stewardship in the banking, energy, and real estate investment sectors. With hands-on experience in AI adoption and operational efficiency initiatives, Adeline combines deep risk expertise, strategic foresight, and a cross-functional leadership style to drive sustainable business transformation. Her skills include establishing governance frameworks, managing multidisciplinary teams, and enhancing corporate growth through innovation and change. She is passionate about education and supporting technology startups with social impact. As a Global Fintech Institute (GFI) Fellow, she researches digital asset regulations and tokenization use cases. She has participated in GFI webinars to create awareness and share insights on regulatory requirements that support the digital asset ecosystem.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Sep 2025–Present· 1 yr
    • School Advisory CommitteeCurrent
      Sep 2025–Present
  • 2025–Present· 1 yr 8 mos
    • Vice Chair Digital Asset Security & Compliance CommitteeCurrent
      2025–Present
  • DBS BankCurrent
    2024–Present· 2 yrs 8 mos
    • Executive Director, Technology Risk GovernanceCurrent
      2024–Present
  • 2012–2023· 11 yrs
    • Head of Information Cyber Security Framework & Strategy, Corporate and Commercial Banking
      2021–2023
    • Group - Senior Cyber Security Risk Officer (Director)
      2018–2021
    • Group - Operational Risk Officer, Wholesale Bank (Director)
      2013–2018
    • Finance Transformation LSS Coach
      2012–2013
    • Strategic Change Initiatives - Program Director
      2008–2012
  • 2001–2008· 7 yrs
    • Sales, Technology and Operations, Asset Management
      2001–2008

Education

Masters in International Management

MBA

Thunderbird School of Global Management

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Adeline M. Chan
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Skills & Expertise

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Process EngineeringDirect SalesBusiness ProcessRisk ManagementSales Managementcyber awarenessSenior Stakeholder ManagementCulture ChangeStrategic PlanningPeople ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipBusiness StrategyProcess OptimizationCyber Risk FrameworkMentoringBoard Risk CommitteeStrategic NegotiationsRegulatory Compliance ManagementTeam ManagementOperations Management