Lee Jim Leng

CEO and Group MD, Hong Leong Investment Bank

 

Lee Jim Leng is one of the foremost female figures in investment banking in Malaysia

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Lee Jim Leng is the group managing director and CEO of Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB), and is known for her extensive experience in the field of investment banking. Over her career which spanned more than 20 years, she helped spearhead the investment banking divisions of various banks, including Hong Leong. Her responsibilities include the overall development of its investment business.

After obtaining a degree followed by a master’s in business administration in Canada, Lee initially ventured into commercial banking in her hometown of Penang. Over time, she transitioned into investment banking, successfully building a remarkable career in an industry typically dominated by men. Her professional journey included roles at Schroders, the investment banking division at UOB, and Hwang-DBS Investment Bank, where she played a key role in developing it into a full-fledged investment bank.

In 2009, Lee was selected to participate in the establishment of HLIB. Later that same year, she was appointed managing director and CEO. Her exceptional leadership was pivotal in driving HLIB’s remarkable growth, leading to a tenfold increase in market capitalisation in just five years. In May 2023, Lee was conferred with the Fellow Chartered Banker status at the 6th Chartered Banker Conferment 2023 ceremony by the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers. This honour was jointly awarded in collaboration with the Chartered Banker Institute UK.

Besides being a reputable figure in the investment banking industry, Lee is also known for her impeccable sense of style, owing to her love of fashion.

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Lee has three wardrobes dedicated to clothes, handbags and shoes.

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