U Kyaw Soe Lin is currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer. Before his current position, he served as Director and Chief Business Officer at Digital Money Myanmar Ltd (Wave Money). U Kyaw Soe Lin also holds key positions as Deputy Chairman of the Myanmar Payment Union, lead of the Technical Committee at Myanmar Credit Bureau, and Executive Committee member of the Myanmar Digital Economy Association. In addition, he is actively involved in developing Myanmar’s digital payment ecosystem, Myanmar Pay project. Prior to that, he joined Yoma Bank in 1997, where he held several leadership roles, including Chief Consumer Banking Officer, Chief Technology Officer, and Chief Operations Officer. During his time at Yoma Bank, he was a driving force behind establishing the Information and Technology (IT) Department of the Bank.

U Kyaw Soe Lin is a highly accomplished professional with nearly 30 years of experience in the financial industry and IT sector. His extensive background covers a broad range of areas, including local and international banking operations, hospital management system, supply chain management, and commercial sectors where he possesses various expertise including banking operations, business development, project management, technology, and telecommunications. A standout achievement in his IT career was his pioneering role in developing the Myanmar’s first automated banking solution, the “Yoma Integrated Banking System”, for Yoma Bank in 2000.

Born in Yangon, U Kyaw Soe Lin holds a B.Sc. (Hons.) degree in Physics from Yangon University and a Master of Science in Technology from Yangon Computer University.

U Bo Bo Zinn received a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Yangon University in 2000 and later earned a Master of Science in Information Technology Management from Western Governors University in 2019.

With over 23 years of experience across the IT and banking sectors, he possesses deep expertise in Mobile Financial Services, Core Banking Integration, Data Center Technologies and FinTech innovation.

He began his career in IT in 2002 and has since led various innovative technology and banking initiatives. He has spearheaded numerous digital transformation programmes in the financial sector, including digital lending products and initiatives leveraging Cloud-Native platforms, blockchain technologies, and decentralized applications such as P2P, CeFi, DeFi, DAO, CBDC, tokenization, and NFTs.

His leadership experience spans global technology firms like Fujitsu Pte Ltd, Crimson Logic Pte Ltd, and VMware Inc., where he served as a senior technology advisor. He has also held key roles such as Head of Transformation and Development and Head of Digital Channel at Yoma Bank and served as Founder and Project Lead of YouPay P2P/Nagani Chain (CBDC).

In addition to his professional accomplishments, he is an active community leader and has been recognized with multiple industry accolades, including the vExpert and VMware President Club honors. He currently serves as Chief Digital Operating Officer at A bank.

U Sai Lu Mon Aung is the Chief Executive Officer of KBZMS General Insurance Co., Ltd. and aims to take insurance industry in Myanmar to the next level of maturity and rapid growth working together with multiple stakeholders in the market. He actively promotes corporate governance, diversity & inclusion and sustainability within his organization and partner organizations.

He is a seasoned executive with proven track records of driving strategic initiatives, optimizing operational efficiency, and leading & transforming multiple organizations with diverse teams to deliver exceptional results in Myanmar’s largest bank and Wall Street’s largest option market maker.

He is a visionary leader with a strong technology background and a demonstrated ability to foster innovation, implement data-driven decision-making processes, and achieve substantial growth in the insurance, banking and capital markets. He excels at building teams from ground up, restructuring teams into high performing cohesive units and growing next generation leaders.

Prof. Dr. Aung Tun Thet

Professor Dr. Aung Tun Thet is a Founding Patron of the Myanmar Institute of Directors and an Advisor to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI).

He is Professor Emeritus at Yangon University of Economics, a Visiting Professor at Payap University in Chiangmai, Thailand as well as an Honorary Professor at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. He is a Former Principal Officer, UN Systems Staff College in Turin, Italy.

Professor Dr. Aung Tun Thet holds a number of degrees including B.Com. (YGN); Post Graduate Diploma in Management Studies (Brighton, UK): M.Sc. (Warwick, UK); Ph.D. (UMIST, UK); Post-doctoral Fellow (Germany).

Daw Min Min Ayer Naing works at SCM Legal as a partner position since August 2018 following extensive experience at international law firms, Baker & McKenzie for 5 years and Kelvin Chia Yangon Ltd for more than 10 years, recently set up Ayer Legal Services to specialize IP related matters while assisting SCM Legal.  She got over 20 years legal experience with both local and international transactions to provide effective and efficient professional legal services. 

Min Min has special expertise in foreign direct investment in Myanmar while liaising government officials in different government departments to facilitate progress for foreign investors and local clients. She advices on a wide variety of corporate and commercial works, banking, corporate finance, compliance, regulatory, employment and licensing of foreign investment set up in Myanmar. 

She got her master of Business Law and post graduate diploma of law from Yangon University and post graduate diploma in laws (corporate and commercial) from University of London in addition to LLB degree.  She also attended arbitration courses conducted by Union of Myanmar Chamber of Commerce and Industry UMFCCI and authorized IP agent courses conducted by IP Department of Myanmar, Ministry of Commerce and WIPO. 

She is also a member of ASEAN IP Association and Asia Patent Attorney Association, actively participate in these regional Associations with other Myanmar leading IP lawyers.

Daw Nandar Thaung is a member of management committee in taking cares of Corporate Governance, IP asset management, Risk & Compliance, Tax & regulatory, Partnership management, and Brand protection awareness in her professional experiences in combining of Laws and business management; she has more than 20 years of experiences in her career at FMCG, Oil & Energy, Construction & Power Sectors. In the past, she worked for METRO Wholesale Myanmar as a Head of Legal and Compliance.

Prior to that, she was a General Counsel and Head of Communication & External Affairs; Regulatory at Unilever Myanmar which she contributed to the best in Sustainable Development program for women and farmers in rural area. Presently, she is representing as a Group Legal Director of Europe & Asia Commercial Services Group of companies, which one of the leading local conglomerates companies in FMCG Sector.

In her capacity, she finished her study at Institutes of Economics, Yangon Master of Business Administration (MBA) and extended her post graduate studies at University of London specialized in Competition Laws graduated in 2022. Her most recent crediting was awarding as a Colleague of Arbitration at Myanmar Arbitration Centre.

She makes her continuous learning at World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) at IP asset management on intellectual property rights. She extends her study to IP Asset Management at WIPO, KIPO and Department of Intellectual Property, Ministry of Commerce to be a certified IP professional. She enjoys sharing her experience of legal & regulatory compliance with relevant Legal environment as a faculty member at MIoD.

Khine leads the development and execution of Yoma Group’s government relations strategy, aligning it with business objectives. She advocates for the company’s interests in legislative and regulatory matters and builds key relationships with government officials and stakeholders.

Previously, Khine served as the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Wave Money – Digital Money Myanmar Ltd., overseeing corporate governance, regulatory engagement, compliance, and stakeholder relationships. She also served as Company Secretary, ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance.

Khine champions diversity and inclusion, partnering with the Business Coalition for Gender Equality. She collaborates with EuroCHAM, AmCHAM, and BritCHAM Myanmar to shape policies for responsible investment and fosters women and economic empowerment initiatives supported by GSM Association.

A certified Director from the Myanmar Institute of Directors and alumna of the USAID Women Corporate Director Program, Khine has driven strategic transformation, compliance, and business development in various multinational corporations, including International SOS and British American Tobacco Myanmar Ltd.

She is a Rotarian, committed to community service, and passionate about travel and fashion.

Prof. Dr. Aung Tun Thet

Professor Dr. Aung Tun Thet is a Founding Patron of the Myanmar Institute of Directors and an Advisor to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI).

He is Professor Emeritus at Yangon University of Economics, a Visiting Professor at Payap University in Chiangmai, Thailand as well as an Honorary Professor at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. He is a Former Principal Officer, UN Systems Staff College in Turin, Italy.

Professor Dr. Aung Tun Thet holds a number of degrees including B.Com. (YGN); Post Graduate Diploma in Management Studies (Brighton, UK): M.Sc. (Warwick, UK); Ph.D. (UMIST, UK); Post-doctoral Fellow (Germany).

Daw Kyawt Kay Thi Win, Country Director, Business Coalition for Gender Equality Association (BCGE)

Daw Kyawt Kay Thi Win is a management professional with more than eighteen years of progressive experience in the development, public and private sectors. Having worked in various senior management roles in local and international organisations, she has led the Business Coalition for Gender Equality Association as Country Director since its foundation in 2018. She has developed a sustainable business model of workplace gender equality, which guides organisations in developing a clear vision of their diversity, equity and inclusion journey towards sustainable business. The Know Your WGE Assessment Kyawt Kay Thi Win established is the first workplace gender equality assessment in the country, which guides organisations to understand the opportunities, strengths, gaps and areas to improve in fostering equitable and inclusive workplaces.

She is a thought leader and a strong advocate of DEI, defining the association as the centre of excellence and a trusted advisor on unconscious bias, social and cultural norms, stereotypes, workplace gender equality, diversity and inclusion in Myanmar. Kyawt Kay Thi Win has become a strong voice for the business sector agenda on DEI, winning the Women Icons Network’s Asia D&I Champion Award 2022. She is the president of the ASEAN Human Development Organisation, Myanmar Chapter, and sits on the Advisory Board of Myanmar Sustainable Business Network.

Daw Maw Maw Tun stands as a preeminent figure in the realm of HR, renowned for her profound expertise in strategic HR practices and an astute comprehension of Myanmar’s intricate market dynamics. With over 15 years of diverse experience across international organizations, including diplomatic roles and over 5 years as Director of Administration and HR Management in the private sector, her meticulous HR policies have empowered business and led to the establishment of TOP HR Solutions in 2014 and started providing HR services to many local and international organizations.

In 2015, she founded Myanmar Career Bridge Academy (MCBA), empowering thousands with job-ready skills for socio-economic sustainability. Her published works on Labour Laws in 2019 are testament to her impact as an HR practitioner and entrepreneur.

Until now, Ms. Maw Maw Tun’s and TOP HR team has serviced 180+ organizations in Myanmar, graduating 6000+ individuals from MCBA. Her visionary initiatives exemplify a transformative legacy in Myanmar’s HR landscape.

In addition, Daw Maw Maw Tun is Executive Committee Member of Myanmar Women Entrepreneurs’ Association (MWEA), Executive Committee Member (Auditor) of Myanmar Private TVET Association (MPTA), Executive Committee Member (Auditor) of Local Employment Companies Association (LECA), Member of The Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI), Member of College of Myanmar Arbitrators (Myanmar Arbitration Center) and Member of Myanmar Institute of Directors (MIoD).

Wah Wah Min is an experienced trainer, consultant, and responsible business leader with a strong track record in entrepreneurship, recruitment consultancy, training, and corporate governance. She is the Founder and Managing Director of Kaung Lin Khant Co., Ltd, operating under the brand Skills for Success, which has been delivering ethical and affordable HR and training services to Myanmar SMEs since 2018.

Her leadership is rooted in responsible business values—emphasizing anti-corruption, data privacy, fair pricing, non-discrimination, and environmental sustainability. She is a committed advocate for ethical leadership, transparency, and compliance with laws and regulations.

Wah Wah Min has served as a Trainer and Consultant in Corporate Governance with the Myanmar Institute of Directors (MIoD) since 2019, facilitating director-level governance programs. She has also contributed as a trainer and consultant in social enterprise initiatives with British Council Myanmar and supported ILO-led SME development projects.

In addition to her training role, Wah Wah Min is actively engaged in advancing gender inclusion and SME capacity development through consultancy work with IFC, Vision Fund (World Vision), and Intellecap (India). She plays an active leadership role as a Central Executive Committee Member of the Myanmar Women Entrepreneur Association (MWEA), promoting governance, compliance, and inclusive economic participation.

Education & Certifications

• MBA, Yangon Institute of Economics
• LL.B, University of Distance Education, Yangon
• Director Certification Program, Thai Institute of Directors
• Audit Master Program, International Finance Corporation (IFC)
• Certified in Industrial Relations, Leadership, and Corporate Social Responsibility ( AOTS- Japan , ITCILO – Italy)
• TOT certifications in Digital Economy (Korea-ASEAN IDEAS Project ) and Women ICT Frontier Initiative (WIFI-DX, ESCAP
• Alumna, USAID Women Director Program
• Award Recipient: Ma Myat Lay Award (2010), Myanmar Women Entrepreneur Award (2019) and ASEAN Outstanding Woman Entrepreneur Award (2019)

Prof. Dr. Aung Tun Thet

Professor Dr. Aung Tun Thet is a Founding Patron of the Myanmar Institute of Directors and an Advisor to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI).

He is Professor Emeritus at Yangon University of Economics, a Visiting Professor at Payap University in Chiangmai, Thailand as well as an Honorary Professor at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. He is a Former Principal Officer, UN Systems Staff College in Turin, Italy.

Professor Dr. Aung Tun Thet holds a number of degrees including B.Com. (YGN); Post Graduate Diploma in Management Studies (Brighton, UK): M.Sc. (Warwick, UK); Ph.D. (UMIST, UK); Post-doctoral Fellow (Germany).