Bachelor of Commerce, University of Melbourne, Australia
Master of Business Administration (with distinction), University of Stirling, United Kingdom
Associate with the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers
Relevant Experience
He has over 35 years of experience working in multiple countries in Asia, Africa and Europe covering banking operations, strategy, credit, retail and corporate business.
George began his banking career in Southern Bank, Malaysia and was there for 14 years wherein he built his operational foundation in Credit, Branch Management and Trade Finance.
Thereafter, he was with the ICB Banking Group for a period of 15 years, coordinating the operations of banks in 14 countries. During his career with ICB, he sat in the Board of Directors of 12 banks globally.
George joined uab bank in 2013 as Director, Wholesale and Retail Banking. He was subsequently assigned as Director, Strategy in 2015 and Director, Risk & Compliance in 2017. In 2020, he was appointed Head of Human Resources.