AEON Bank Names Yew Jin Kang as New CTO

AEON Bank (M) Berhad, the Malaysian Islamic digital bank backed by Japan’s AEON Group, has appointed Yew Jin Kang as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) as the institution continues to build out its core digital banking capabilities.

The move comes as AEON Bank — which launched in 2024 as Malaysia’s first fully online Islamic bank with cloud-native core systems — accelerates growth and innovation across its technology stack to support emerging digital banking needs.

Yew Jin Kang returns to financial technology after nearly a decade, bringing extensive experience across digital transformation and banking tech strategy roles.

Seasoned Technologist Joins During Foundational Phase

Yew Jin Kang succeeds former CTO Glen Cha, who departed the bank in late 2025. In a LinkedIn statement, Yew said the transition “marks my return to digital banking” and expressed enthusiasm about contributing to AEON Bank’s next growth chapter.

His career spans senior technology leadership roles with major financial institutions and technology firms, including Accenture, MetLife, IBM, AmBank, OCBC Bank and Hong Leong Bank, where he led pivotal digital initiatives.

One of his notable achievements includes leading the launch of Hong Leong Bank’s mobile banking app, Hong Leong Connect, a premier digital banking platform in Malaysia.

At AEON Bank, he steps into the CTO role at a crucial time, tasked with shaping the bank’s technology strategy as it expands offerings and embeds more digital services.

Technology Leadership in a Rapidly Evolving Digital Bank

AEON Bank’s digital platform — rooted in cloud-native infrastructure — forms the backbone of its Shariah-compliant personal banking services, which include savings accounts, money transfers, budgeting tools and debit card-i solutions.

As CTO, Yew will be instrumental in advancing the bank’s product roadmap, enhancing platform reliability and security, and integrating new capabilities such as microfinancing for SMEs and expanded digital payments.

His leadership is expected to accelerate AEON Bank’s technical maturity and operational scale, aligning technology investments with customer-centric digital experiences across mobile and web channels.

This appointment underscores AEON Bank’s commitment to strengthening its technological foundations as it grows market reach and capabilities.

Leadership Transition Amid Broader Executive Changes

The announcement follows other leadership developments at AEON Bank, including news that CEO Raja Teh Maimunah will step down on 31 March 2026 after steering the bank through its launch and operational build-out.

The combined leadership refresh reflects the bank’s evolution from a newly licensed digital bank toward a more established player in Malaysia’s burgeoning fintech and Islamic finance landscape.

With technological and executive depth now bolstered, AEON Bank is positioned to deepen digital innovation and strengthen operational resilience.

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