Ms Chong Chye Neo has been part of the information technology industry for more than 30 years, having been with IBM Malaysia Sdn Bhd (IBM Malaysia) since 1989 until her retirement in December 2018. In IBM, she held senior leadership roles that spanned across multiple disciplines of technical, sales, intellectual property development, business and strategy development; and roles which gave her in-depth experience working in multiple countries across ASEAN and Asia Pacific. She was appointed to the role of Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of IBM Malaysia in 2015, the first woman to helm the company in its 57-year history in Malaysia. As MD/CEO, she was responsible for the overall management of IBM Malaysia and Brunei, and was a Director of IBM Global Delivery Centre (M) Sdn Bhd and Kenexa Technologies Sdn Bhd.

In 2016, Ms Chong was recognised with the "CEO Champion Award" by Talentcorp. In November 2017, she was appointed to Talent Compact 4.0, a national advisory panel in response to the impact of Industry Revolution 4.0 and its implication to the future of work. In April 2018, she was recognised by the Malaysian Business publication as one of Malaysia's 25 Women of Influence. She was also appointed to the Board of Governors of American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce and served until her retirement. Ms Chong Chye Neo speaks regularly at national and international forums on topics ranging from Women in Leadership to Digital Disruptions and Impact of Industry Revolution 4.0.

She currently also serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director of Bursa Malaysia Berhad and Hong Leong Bank Berhad.

Bursa Malaysia Berhad
Hong Leong Bank Berhad

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