Daw Kim Chawsu

Board Member

Myanmar Institute of Directors (MIoD)

Kim is a board director and governance leader with over 20 years of international experience across Asia Pacific and the UK, spanning banking, financial services, and institutional governance.

She has served in independent director roles across multiple sectors, bringing deep expertise in financial restructuring, strategic oversight, and risk governance. Her background in external audit and global financial institutions in New Zealand and London underpins her strong command of internal controls, performance discipline, and executive accountability.

As Founder of K. Academy, a Myanmar-based capacity-building initiative, Kim is committed to strengthening board and senior management capability across the banking and finance sectors. She partners with CEOs, Chairs, and Boards to enhance financial sophistication, drive sustainable profitability, and embed robust governance frameworks.

Kim currently serves as an Independent Director for several organisations, guiding businesses through complex transitions, strengthening financial oversight, and aligning governance with long-term strategic value creation.

She is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA), holding dual fellowships with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ). She is also a Fellow Director of the Thai Institute of Directors and a Board Director and faculty member of the Myanmar Institute of Directors.

A dedicated mentor and educator, Kim is passionate about developing the next generation of finance and governance leaders across the region.