FRAMEWORK of FT25
The FT25 has compiled a list of financial technology leaders to watch in 2025, drawing insights from self-submissions, recommendations, our internal records, media interviews, achievements and other open-source information.
These influential fintech leaders are making a significant impact across the BFSI industry. They share a deep passion and an unwavering commitment to driving meaningful change.
TOP Visionary LEADERS TO WATCH IN 2025
Sanjay Mahapatra
AVP
Maybank
Bapu Shinde
VP Sr Principal Cyber Security Consultant
Standard Chartered Bank
Dr. Steven Gan
Chief Innovation & Commercial Officer
Boost Bank Berhad
Sazul Samsuri
Chief Technology Officer
KAF Digital Bank
Hairil Izwar Abd Rahman
Group Chief Digital & Technology Officer
SME Bank
Alex Yew Chia Wen
SVP, Head, Operation Resilience and Third Party Risk Management
RHB Bank Bhd
Murugapan Palaniappan
Vice President Technology Risk
Ambank M Berhad
Irfan Amer Bin Mohd Ismail
CISO
AEON Bank (M) Berhad
Ashish Gaurav
Executive Director - Regional Head of Cards
GX Bank
Alicia Lim
SVP Product Management
HSBC Bank
Firdaus Ahmad Faudzi
Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer
Bank Rakyat
Ts. Dr. Tay Hui Chong
AI, Risk and Fintech Advisor.
Malaysian CIO Network (MCION)
Ruzita Abd Rashid
Director, Operational Risk Mgmt. & CISO
MUFG Bank
Adam Yeoh Hong Yew
VP, Cyber & Information Security Management
Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad
Gaitri Sharma
Chief Risk Officer - Group Global Banking
Maybank
