(16 June 2025 – Malaysia) Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Malaysia Berhad (SMBC Malaysia) has appointed Wendy Ooi as Malaysia Head of Corporate Banking, effective 16 June 2025.
SMBC continues to expand its corporate banking division with the announcement following the recent appointment of Joyce Tee as SMBC APAC Head of Corporate Banking.
Ooi has amassed over twenty years of experience in corporate and investment banking, and most recently oversaw Standard Chartered Malaysia’s corporate, commercial and institutional banking team.
Based in Malaysia and reporting to SMBC Malaysia Deputy CEO Nizar Faisal and Tee, Ooi will lead the bank’s non-Japanese corporate banking strategy in Malaysia and strengthen its position as a trusted partner to global and regional corporates across APAC, working closely with teams across the SMBC Group network.
“We are pleased to welcome Wendy to SMBC. Her experience in leading high-performing client businesses across Asia will be invaluable, as we accelerate our transformation efforts focused on deepening our Asia Pacific presence, expanding client coverage and enhancing capital efficiency” said SMBC Malaysia CEO and President, Atsuhide Shiojiri.
“Wendy’s strong track record and client-centric approach will be instrumental, as we continue to grow our corporate banking franchise in Malaysia and Asia Pacific” Tee added.