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 Bank•Singapore
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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
- — Public secondary schoolCurrentSep 2025–Present· 1 yr
- School Advisory CommitteeCurrentSep 2025–Present
- 2025–Present· 1 yr 8 mos
- Vice Chair Digital Asset Security & Compliance CommitteeCurrent2025–Present
- DBS BankCurrent2024–Present· 2 yrs 8 mos
- Executive Director, Technology Risk GovernanceCurrent2024–Present
- 2012–2023· 11 yrs
- Head of Information Cyber Security Framework & Strategy, Corporate and Commercial Banking2021–2023
- Group - Senior Cyber Security Risk Officer (Director)2018–2021
- Group - Operational Risk Officer, Wholesale Bank (Director)2013–2018
- Finance Transformation LSS Coach2012–2013
- 2008–2012· 4 yrs
- Strategic Change Initiatives - Program Director2008–2012
- 2001–2008· 7 yrs
- Sales, Technology and Operations, Asset Management2001–2008
Education
Masters in International Management
MBA
Thunderbird School of Global Management