Yoma Bank Announces Chief Financial Officer

Yangon, Myanmar, 6 September 2016 – Yoma Bank today announced Vijay Maheshwari is joining Yoma Bank as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective September 1st, 2016. Prior to joining Yoma bank, Vijay has held various positions of in the Standard Chartered Bank and its publicly listed associate companies, of which the last 10 years as CFO, across India, Hong Kong, Singapore, Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam and London.

Vijay brings with him an extensive background in finance, strategic planning, corporate governance, business leadership and investor relations with a deep appreciation for Yoma Bank and its unique position to optimize the technology in wireless banking communications.

"We are pleased to welcome Vijay to our leadership team. His many years of experience at Standard Chartered Bank in Singapore as well as Vietnam, Indonesia and other Southeast Asian markets will support Yoma Bank's sustainable growth for years to come," said Hal Bosher, Special Advisor to Chairman and CEO of Yoma Bank.

“I am excited to join Yoma Bank at these interesting times where Yoma Bank is uniquely positioned to achieve its strategic objectives" Vijay said.

Vijay is a Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and Oxford Business School alumni.