Biography
David has over 30 years of experience working in the financial industry in Singapore. Today, he leads OCBC Bank’s Technology Information Security Office. He is appointed as the Chief Information Security Officer with the responsibility for cyber and IT security across the locales where OCBC Group operates.
David is one of the longest-standing members in the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS), Standing Committee on Cyber Security and takes a leading role in collaborating with other industry participants and key government agencies such as the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Cyber Security Agency of Singapore to raise the cyber resilience for the financial industry.
Besides co-developed specific ABS guidelines together with industry peers, David was instrumental in developing the curriculum for the OCBC Cyber Certification Pathway. The Pathway aims to equip OCBC employees with cyber related competencies that enables them to perform the role of a Cyber Security Specialist or a Cyber Risk Analyst. With the enhanced competencies, employees are well-equipped to carry out an expanded/enhanced role within their function or be primed for career advancement in a new role.
Prior to joining OCBC Bank, David worked in the MAS as Director of IT Security Division for about 15 years. During his tenure, he represented the Central Bank in key panels and working groups such as the Bank for International Settlement (BIS) G10 Group of Computer Experts on Security Issues. Today, David remains connected to various regulators and government agencies across the various regions.
