Helen Wong became the first woman to lead one of Singapore’s “big three” banks in April 2021. Under her leadership, OCBC posted record earnings for three consecutive years through 2024, outpacing peers with her “one group” strategy and resulting in Wong being named one of the most powerful women in banking.

In 2024, Wong launched the OCBC Women Unlimited Programme to empower women entrepreneurs across Singapore, Hong Kong and the region by offering loans, networking and mentorship.

Wong was named ‘Outstanding Chief Executive of the Year’ at the 2025 Singapore Business Awards.

She received the Business Leader Award at the inaugural Front & Female Awards Singapore, which took place in 2025.

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