Mr. Stephen Leung assumed roles as Head of IT and Fintech Development at the Bank of East Asia, Limited in September 2021. He oversees the technical advancement of all IT services and leads the Fintech Department to promote cutting-edge technologies and foster innovation across the organization. With over 25 years of experience in various global banks, including Hang Seng Bank Limited where he served as Head of IT – Wealth and Personal Banking, Mr. Leung brings extensive expertise in application delivery, IT service management, and innovation. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems from Staffordshire University, along with lead auditor certificates in BS ISO/IEC20000:2011 and BS ISO/IEC 27001:2013. Additionally, he serves as a Financial Technology Committee Member at The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers and an Advisory Board Member for the Fintech Indices at the University of Hong Kong.