Mixed views on Chia’s successor at Hong Leong Bank


PETALING JAYA: Industry observers and banking analysts said it will be “business as usual” for Hong Leong Bank Bhd (HLB) but they seem divided whether Yvonne Chia's successor will be an internal or external candidate.

HLB announced on Friday that Chia, 60, would be retiring effective June 30 after helming the banking group for over a decade as group managing director and chief executive officer. HLB said a successor would be announced in due course.

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