Daw Khine Wai Thwe

Group Head of Government Relations

Yoma Group

Khine leads the development and execution of Yoma Group’s government relations strategy, aligning it with business objectives. She advocates for the company’s interests in legislative and regulatory matters and builds key relationships with government officials and stakeholders.

Previously, Khine served as the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Wave Money – Digital Money Myanmar Ltd., overseeing corporate governance, regulatory engagement, compliance, and stakeholder relationships. She also served as Company Secretary, ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance.

Khine champions diversity and inclusion, partnering with the Business Coalition for Gender Equality. She collaborates with EuroCHAM, AmCHAM, and BritCHAM Myanmar to shape policies for responsible investment and fosters women and economic empowerment initiatives supported by GSM Association.

A certified Director from the Myanmar Institute of Directors and alumna of the USAID Women Corporate Director Program, Khine has driven strategic transformation, compliance, and business development in various multinational corporations, including International SOS and British American Tobacco Myanmar Ltd.

She is a Rotarian, committed to community service, and passionate about travel and fashion.