Prior to his career in banking, Kwan Keen Yew worked in private legal practice at a regional law firm, where he advised clients on projects, banking, and finance matters.
Before joining CIMB, Keen Yew held various senior roles in a foreign bank, including Regional Head of Compliance for Malaysia, Australia, Brunei, and Vietnam, Head of Wholesale Banking Compliance for Hong Kong, and Head of Legal & Compliance for Malaysia.
He was appointed as Group Chief Integrity & Governance Officer in September 2020 to oversee and manage bribery and corruption issues across CIMB.
Keen Yew is responsible for overseeing the Group Legal and Compliance function at CIMB, managing regulatory, legal, and compliance risks across the Group.