Ian Wong

Ian is a certified master coach who advocates for fostering strong mentoring and coaching cultures in organizations. He currently serves as Managing Director & Group Head at United Overseas Bank.

Fun Fact Ian is an ‘accidental banker’ – he grew up wanting to be a doctor.

Full Bio Originally geared towards medical studies, Ian took a totally different path at university and eventually embarked on a career in banking, leading country franchises and driving deals across Asia, Europe and the US. After stints with global banks like Bank of America Merrill Lynch and HSBC, Ian is now Managing Director & Group Head International Management, United Overseas Bank. He is responsible for the international banking entities, venture management, global capital and foreign direct investment divisions. A certified master coach, Ian strives to bring out the best in people and advocates for organizations to foster strong mentoring and coaching cultures, so as to thrive sustainably.