Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) has appointed Mr. Orapong Thien-Ngern as President and Chief Technology Officer, effective February innovative6, 2Siam Commercial Bank23. He will be in charge of technology, digital banking, and operations, preparing the Bank for its transformation into a fully integrated digital bank by implementing innovative technology to enhance its services. This transition will position the Bank to provide digital experiences across a wide range of product and service categories for every customer segment. SCB's long-term goal seeks to establish itself as a leading digital bank providing unmatched quality and world-class services to its customers.
Speaking about the new executive appointment, Siam Commercial Bank Chief Executive Officer Mr. Kris Chantanotoke said, "The Bank's ongoing investment in its IT infrastructure is part of its digital transformation effort, which aims to meet the evolving service landscape and client requirements in the digital age. The Bank now has a mandate to complete the upgrades necessary to make a fully integrated digital bank become a reality in the Thai financial system. The Bank's capacity for technological innovation and advancement is crucial to the success of these initiatives. The Bank has therefore appointed Mr. Orapong Thien-Ngern as President and Chief Technology Officer based on his knowledge and competence in technological and financial innovation, as well as his expertise in utilizing technology to effect change in highly successful firms. For Siam Commercial Bank, this means exciting new opportunities to adapt to the future."
With more than 30 years of expertise in the banking and finance business, manufacturing, and information technology, Mr. Orapong Thien-Ngern is well-suited for this role and ready to be a technological leader for the Bank, driving the change toward digital banking for SCB. Mr. Orapong previously held top executive roles at prominent companies like Microsoft (Thailand) Co., Ltd. and Accenture Thailand, and was also formerly the Chief Executive Officer of Digital Venture Co., Ltd., the first company in Thailand to use blockchain technology to build a groundbreaking procurement platform. This innovation had a profound impact on the way Thai businesses operated, as well as the entire supply chain. Importantly, Mr. Orapong has extensive knowledge of the Bank's business, digital ecosystem, and client needs from his time as President of Siam Commercial Bank.
"The Bank has confidence in Mr. Orapong Thien-Ngern's abilities to continue the Bank's long-term goals and help it accomplish its business transformation through technological and financial innovation. SCB will be in a strong position to offer digital services for all customer groups, improving the experience similar to that of a first-rate digital bank with full services on par with those of top-tier financial institutions throughout the world," concluded Mr. Kris Chantanotoke.
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