Mr Wang joined the OCBC Group in 2012 as the Head of IT in China and expanded his responsibilities to include operations in 2014. He was appointed the Head of Pearl River Delta region in 2017, then assumed the position of CEO of OCBC Wing Hang China in 2019. Under his leadership, critical technology infrastructure and capabilities were built up. These included a new data centre setup and the successful implementation of the China Core Banking System within the short timeframe of 14 months. Mr Wang deftly steered the business through the COVID-19 pandemic. OCBC Wing Hang China's profit has more than doubled since 2019. A well- respected leader, Mr Wang has built a strong team and kept the employee morale high as the nation navigated the tough COVID-19 situation. Despite challenging market conditions, in the fourth quarter of last year, OCBC China expanded its geographical coverage by opening a branch in Wuhan, the largest city in Central China.