Mr. Mak Joon Nien

MR. MAK JOON NIEN was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Board Member of Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia in 2022. He is the first Malaysian to hold the position at the country’s oldest operating bank.

In his capacity as CEO, Mak is responsible for shaping the bank’s business strategy, steering its performance, overseeing operations, and upholding corporate governance.

In June 2024, Mak took on an expanded role as Head of Banking and Coverage. In this capacity, he spearheads client relationships and propels the Corporate and Investment banking business through the seamless delivery of services, solutions, and product offerings to this crucial client segment.

With over 27 years of profound expertise in investment and corporate banking, Mak boasts a distinguished career trajectory within Standard Chartered. This journey commenced in 1997 at Standard Chartered Malaysia,leadinghimtojointhe regional Corporate Advisory and IndustriesCoveragegroupinSingapore in 2002.

Over the course of 15 years, he executed landmark Merger and Acquisition and Leveraged Finance transactions across the region. Subsequently, Mak assumed the role of Managing Director for the coverage of Private Equity clients in the region. Returning to Malaysia in 2017, he undertook the role of Country Head of Corporate & Investment Banking.

Mak earned a Business degree from Bradford University, followed by a Master’s degree from Imperial College London. Additionally, he actively shares financial insights in a range of media publications, speaking engagements and various industry bodies.

Mak’s esteemed affiliations include being a member of the Council of the Association of Banks Malaysia (ABM), the Council of the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB), a Director of the Financial Industry Collective Outreach (FINCO), a Board member of Standard Chartered Global Business Services (GBS), Asian Banking School (ABS) and serving as the Chairman of the British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (BMCC).