• Jada Soyun Lee,  CCO, Phoenix Property Investors

    Jada Soyun Lee, CCO, Phoenix Property Investors

  • In the intricate web of modern business, the role of a Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) stands as the guardian of integrity and regulatory adherence. Ensuring that a business operates responsibly and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, enterprises look up to CCOs to safeguard their reputation and reduce the risk of legal and financial consequences. The luminary behind the compliance helm at Phoenix Property Investors, Jada Lee, has a storied career forged in the crucible of toptier international law firms, including Orrick, DLA Piper, and Loeb & Loeb; Jada epitomizes excellence. As General Counsel and CCO of a distinguished APAC private equity firm, Jada's expertise spans capital markets, finance, and regulatory compliance. From navigating complex transactions to advising global giants, her legacy is one of unparalleled leadership and foresight in safeguarding ethical conduct and driving business success.

  • Jada Soyun Lee : Empowering Ethical Compliance For Tomorrow's Business Entities

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  • Top 10 Chief Compliance Officers in Hong Kong - 2024

    Navigating Regulatory Compliance

    Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) is the pillar of any organisation and plays a critical role in ensuring that organisations adhere to legal standards and ethical practices. CCO’s responsibilities are vital in safeguarding corporate integrity and mitigating risk. As companies navigate an intricate landscape of laws and regulations, they need someone to safeguard corporate laws. Several examples can be listed out if from some recent news an facts. The Wells Fargo was entangled in a scandal involving creation of millions of unauthorized customer accounts during 2016. The efforts by CCO to revamp the bank’s compliance and ethical practices by implementing stricter controls, enhancing employee training programs and conducting thorough audits were effective.

    "Guardians of corporate integrity, championing corporate responsibility by building trust through compliance"

    Goldman Sach’s 1 MDB scanal, Boeing’s 737 MAX Crisis, Facebok (Meta )’s data privacy issues Johnson & Johnson’s Opioid Crisis are some of the other situations where CCO’s rise to the occasion have helped the company navigate the crisis and rebuild its reputation. 

    Compliance issues for any organisation can arise from various sources, including changes in legislation, emerging risks, and internal misconduct. CCO is one of the most challenging C-suit role n an organisation and the ever evolving regulatory landscape requires the CCO to remain vigilant and adaptable. By overseeing compliance programs, managing risks and promoting culture if integrity, the CCO helps to safeguard the organisation’s reputation and ensure its long term viability.

    CEO Insights Asia in this issue presents a list of ‘Top 10 Chief Compliance Officers in Hong Kong - 2024' who have leveraged their extensive industry expertise and experience in offering effective skills to the market. The following list has been prepared after being closely scrutinized by a distinguished panel of judges including CXOs, analysts and our editorial board. We recognize their valuable contribution to the ever expanding and competitive market and their ability to sustain themselves and emerge as top contestants through their reliable knowledge.

Top 10 Chief Compliance Officers in Hong Kong - 2024

Company Logo Company Management Company Name Company Description
PingPong Dr. Cyrus Tong, Regional Chief Compliance Officer PingPong A visionary compliance leader who emphasizes on the importance of a human centric compliance culture that drives strategic business growth and encourages employees to take ownership of compliance risks
Morgan Stanley Espen Marthinussen, Chief Compliance Officer Morgan Stanley Committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence, with expertise in capital markets, securities and equities
Airstar Bank Henry YU, Chief Compliance Officer Airstar Bank A senior risk and compliance executive with, with a focus on legal and compliance risk in retail, private banking, securities firms, and digital finance including online trade finance & global remittance
Prudential Hestie Reinecke, Chief Compliance Officer Prudential A leader at the forefront of risk and control management in banking and insurance, with expertise in banking, management and regulatory compliance
Phoenix Property Investors Jada Soyun Lee, Chief Compliance Officer Phoenix Property Investors With expertise in capital markets, finance, and regulatory compliance, She excels in guiding complex transactions and advising global clients, ensuring regulatory adherence and ethical conduct in all endeavors
Tindle Foods James Jackson, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer Tindle Foods Committed to develop and implement compliance, identify future risks and provide guidance for resolution of problems
Airwallex Jeanette Chan, Chief Legal, Compliance & Risk Officer Airwallex She is over seeing all legal, compliance and risks related issues for this global and international fintech, with expertise in mergers & acquisitions, business strategy and corporate law
Principal Financial Group Jonathan Liu, Chief Compliance Officer Principal Financial Group Demonstrated leadership in industry-wide initiatives, also skilled in experience in the pension, asset management and financial services industry
Fidelity International May Li, Chief Compliance Officer - Asia Pacific Fidelity International Responsible for overseeing and managing compliance within an organization, skilled in operational risk, equities and financial markets
FWD Insurance Niall Grady, Group Chief Compliance Officer FWD Insurance Responsible for compliance and operational risk management , regulatory compliance, asset and liability management and cryptocurrency

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