United Overseas Bank (Vietnam) Limited (UOB Vietnam) has appointed Pham Hong Hai as its Deputy Country CEO, effective June 15, 2026.
In his new role, Hai will report directly to UOB Vietnam Chief Executive Officer Victor Ngo and support the bank’s strategic growth plans, governance framework, and risk management initiatives.
Hai brings more than three decades of experience in banking and financial services, having held senior leadership positions at both local and international financial institutions.
Pham Hong Hai’s appoinment as Deputy Country CEO takes effect starting June 15, 2026. Photo courtesy of UOB Vietnam.
Before joining UOB Vietnam, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Orient Commercial Joint Stock Bank (OCB), where he led business expansion and transformation efforts.
Prior to OCB, Hai spent 28 years with HSBC, including serving as Chief Executive Officer of HSBC Vietnam and holding leadership roles within Global Banking and Markets in Vietnam and Canada. During his tenure, he contributed to business development, client relationship management, and talent cultivation across multiple markets.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from 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 said the appointment underscores UOB Vietnam’s commitment to strengthening its leadership bench as it continues to expand its footprint in the country.
“Vietnam remains a key market in UOB’s ASEAN strategy and continues to present significant growth opportunities. With his extensive experience and deep industry expertise, Hai will play an important role in advancing our strategic priorities, supporting clients’ growth and contributing to Vietnam’s continued development and regional connectivity,” Ngo said.
UOB Vietnam became a wholly owned subsidiary of UOB on July 2, 2018, although the group’s presence in Vietnam dates back to 1993 with the opening of a representative office in Ho Chi Minh City. In 1995, it became the first Singaporean bank to establish a branch in the country.
Today, UOB Vietnam offers retail, corporate, and institutional banking services through five branches in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, following the acquisition of Citibank Vietnam’s consumer banking business in 2023.
UOB Group operates around 430 branches and offices across 19 markets in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America, while also supporting initiatives in sustainable development, education, children’s welfare, and the arts through its corporate responsibility programmes.
