New Chairman of The Association of Banks in Cambodia - 2016-2017 (ABC)

Mr Pung Kheav Se is the current Chairman of the Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC), and Chairman of the Cambodia Constructors Association.  Mr. Pung has completed his term as the Chairman of ASEAN Bankers Association (ABA).

 

Mr. Pung is a distinguished leading entrepreneur and respected businessman in Cambodia.  He has been actively involved in the investment and development activities of Canadia Investment Holding Plc (CIHP), the parent holding company of Canadia Bank, since its establishment in 2007.  His understanding of the banking industry in Cambodia, along with his leadership, made Canadia Bank the largest local bank, and the most financially secure bank in Cambodia.  Today, he is leading the effort to expand the business to become a leading regional financial services group.

 

Mr. Pung started his career in banking in 1991, where he was Chairman of Canadia Gold & Trust Corporation.  In 2003 the name was changed to its current name, Canadia Bank Plc.  The Canadia brand has strong name recognition and respect throughout Cambodia.  Over the years the Bank has grown its local and international customer base, expanded its global network of correspondent banking relationships, and along with the trust of its customers, has allowed the Bank to build commanding market share, expanding branch network, and consistently strong revenue and asset growth.

 

Through his vision for Cambodia, and deep desire to provide economic opportunity for his fellow Cambodians, Mr. Pung has directly influenced Canadia Group’s expansion into the real estate, construction and agricultural sectors, helping drive significant development throughout the Cambodian economy, and creating jobs and opportunity.  Mr. Pung continues to be involved in efforts that spur progress in the Cambodia and throughout the region.  Through his personal involvement in ASEAN Plus Three, Mr. Pung is building strong relationships with members, and he strives to expand economic and trade relations between Cambodia and the entire ASEAN region, while also contributing to economic and social progress that improve the lives of people throughout the region.

 

Mr. Pung has received numerous honours and recognitions for his devoted service to Cambodia, notable among them is the Mahasereyvattanac Award from His Majesty, King Norodom Sihanouk, King-Father of Cambodia in 2002.