Orient Commercial Joint Stock Bank (OCB) has appointed Chris Shayan as its acting chief executive officer, effective 1/6.

OCB introduced Chris Shayan as having more than 20 years of experience in investment, banking technology development, and fintech.

Before his appointment as OCB's acting chief executive officer, Shayan was a board member at Mekong Capital. There, he spearheaded digital transformation initiatives for the fund and its portfolio companies, including Pharmacity and F88. He also has extensive experience in the banking sector, having led digital transformation efforts at Techcombank and HDBank.

Shayan's appointment follows Pham Hong Hai's resignation as OCB's chief executive officer in mid-may, after two years at the helm. Hai is a prominent figure in the banking industry, notably as the first Vietnamese chief executive officer of HSBC Viet Nam. He also held various important positions at HSBC Canada and Thien Viet Securities.

Chris Shayan, OCB's acting chief executive officer. Photo: OCB

OCB stated that the bank has invested significantly in its data platform, digital infrastructure, and high-quality human resources over several years. This investment aims to build a solid foundation for its next stage of development.

"The selection of a leading expert in AI and technology to lead is a strategic move, aligning with OCB's long-term strategy to enhance the bank's competitiveness and adaptability", OCB announced.

OCB anticipates that under Chris Shayan's leadership, the bank will accelerate its digital transformation. It expects to boost the application of AI and data in operations, risk management, and customer experience. Concurrently, the bank aims to progressively establish itself as a modern, professional, and innovative institution that rapidly adapts to market trends.

In 2026, OCB targets a pre-tax profit of 6,960 billion VND, an increase of nearly 40% compared to the previous year. The bank also projects to increase its charter capital from 26,600 billion VND to over 30,600 billion VND, with total assets rising by 10% to approximately 354,200 billion VND by the end of this year.

Quynh Trang