Daw Kim Chawsu

Daw Kim Chawsu has over 20 years of international experience spanning Myanmar, ANZ, Asia, and the UK, with a focus on finance, banking, and governance. She has held independent director roles across various sectors, leveraging her deep understanding of financial restructuring, governance, and strategic leadership. Throughout her career, Kim has worked extensively in external audit and financial services in New Zealand and London, specializing in enhancing internal controls and fostering high-performing, agile teams.

As the founder of K. Academy, a capacity-building initiative in Myanmar, Kim is committed to upskilling professionals in the banking and finance sectors, focusing on board and senior management training. She partners with CEOs, Chairs, Boards of Directors, and other key stakeholders to drive organizational efficiency, profitability, and shareholder value.

Kim serves as an Independent Director for several organizations, where she applies her expertise in governance, risk management, and financial oversight to guide businesses through complex challenges and strategic transitions. Her leadership has made a lasting impact, successfully improving business performance through strengthened governance, enhanced financial controls, and a focus on innovation.

Kim is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA), holding dual memberships with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (ICAANZ). She is also a Fellow Director with the Thai Institute of Directors (Thai IoD) and a Board Director and trainer at the Myanmar Institute of Directors (MioD).

A dedicated mentor, Kim continues to guide emerging professionals, helping them unlock their full potential in the finance and governance sectors.