Lee Zhu Kuang

Zhu Kuang (ZK) is a seasoned innovation leader with over two decades of experience in top international banks, including HSBC, Standard Chartered, Royal Bank of Scotland, JP Morgan, and Deutsche Bank. He recently joined UOB as Group Head of Innovation, following his role as Chief Digital, Data & Innovation Officer at HSBC. He is responsible for defining and driving the innovation strategy, and delivery of digital and data transformation. 

His expertise spans:
• Digital assets & tokenisation – Practical experience implementing blockchain-based custody and tokenisation in institutional finance
• AI, data & platform innovation – Driving adoption of advanced analytics and digital services in regulated environments
• Cross-market perspective – Combining global insights from Europe and Asia to shape next-generation financial ecosystems
• Business Model Innovation – Pioneering new monetization and partnership models that align digital transformation with sustainable growth.

ZK graduated with an Honours degree in Computer Engineering from the National University of Singapore. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from Singapore Management University and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration at the Singapore University of Social Sciences.