Ivan Chong

Ivan, a Malaysian, graduated with an Honours Degree in Business Information and Technology from Coventry University, United Kingdom. Over the course of his career, he has successfully completed his MBA, leadership programs from Harvard and attained several professional certifications namely, PMP (PMI), Advanced SCRUM Master (CSM), ITIL V3 and Data Centre Professional.

Ivan has 19 years of professional experience in his field where he spent 15 years working in Technology and Management Consulting firms such as Accenture and Hewlett Packard (HP). He has worked in over 13 countries across Asia Pacific and Europe. He brings with him the depth and breadth of experiences across multiple industries namely, telecommunications, financial services, healthcare, energy and resources.

Recognised for driving innovation, leading rapid change, and shaping high-performing cultures, he has been celebrated as one of the Top 3 CIOs in ASEAN and Hong Kong at the 2023 CIO100 Awards (IDC). His transformative leadership earned him the "Transformative CIO in Southeast Asia" title by Economic Times in January 2024, followed by another CIO100 Award in 2024, solidifying his standing among the region’s top tech leaders. In 2025, Economic Times honoured him once again as "Transformative CIO in Southeast Asia", cementing his reputation as a visionary who delivers real organisational change.