UOB Vietnam Appoints Former HSBC, OCB Chief Pham Hong Hai as Deputy CEO

United Overseas Bank (Vietnam) Limited has appointed Pham Hong Hai, a seasoned executive with over three decades of financial services experience, as its Deputy Country CEO, effective June 15, 2026. The move underscores the bank's commitment to bolstering its leadership as it pursues strategic growth in the Vietnamese market.

In his new capacity, Hai will report directly to UOB Vietnam Chief Executive Officer Victor Ngo. He will be tasked with supporting the bank's strategic growth initiatives, governance frameworks, and risk management efforts. Hai most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of Orient Commercial Joint Stock Bank (OCB), where he was responsible for overseeing business growth and transformation.

Prior to his role at OCB, Hai built a distinguished 28-year career at HSBC, where he held several senior roles, including Chief Executive Officer of HSBC Vietnam. He also held leadership positions within Global Banking and Markets in both Vietnam and Canada, contributing to business expansion, client development, and talent management. Hai holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and a diploma in Financial Services Management from the Institute of Financial Services in the United Kingdom.

Victor Ngo, CEO of UOB Vietnam, said the appointment reflects the bank's dedication to strengthening its leadership team. "Vietnam remains a key market in UOB's ASEAN strategy and continues to offer significant growth opportunities," Ngo stated. "With his extensive experience and deep industry knowledge, Hai will play an important role in advancing our strategic priorities, supporting our clients' growth and contributing to Vietnam's continued development and regional connectivity."

UOB established its wholly owned subsidiary in Vietnam on July 2, 2018, though its presence in the country spans more than three decades, beginning with a representative office in Ho Chi Minh City in 1993. In 1995, it became the first Singaporean bank to open a branch in Vietnam. Today, UOB Vietnam provides retail, corporate, and institutional banking services through five branches in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, a network expanded by its 2023 acquisition of Citibank Vietnam's consumer banking business.

The parent UOB Group operates approximately 430 branches and offices across 19 markets in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America. The group also supports initiatives related to sustainable development, education, children's welfare, and the arts.