Professor Dr. Aung Tun Thet is a Founding Patron of the Myanmar Institute of Directors and an Advisor to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI).

He is Professor Emeritus at Yangon University of Economics, a Visiting Professor at Payap University in Chiangmai, Thailand as well as an Honorary Professor at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. He is a Former Principal Officer, UN Systems Staff College in Turin, Italy.

Professor Dr. Aung Tun Thet holds a number of degrees including B.Com. (YGN); Post Graduate Diploma in Management Studies (Brighton, UK): M.Sc. (Warwick, UK); Ph.D. (UMIST, UK); Post-doctoral Fellow (Germany).

U Kyaw Soe Lin is currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer. Before his current position, he served as Director and Chief Business Officer at Digital Money Myanmar Ltd (Wave Money). U Kyaw Soe Lin also holds key positions as Deputy Chairman of the Myanmar Payment Union, lead of the Technical Committee at Myanmar Credit Bureau, and Executive Committee member of the Myanmar Digital Economy Association. In addition, he is actively involved in developing Myanmar’s digital payment ecosystem, Myanmar Pay project. Prior to that, he joined Yoma Bank in 1997, where he held several leadership roles, including Chief Consumer Banking Officer, Chief Technology Officer, and Chief Operations Officer. During his time at Yoma Bank, he was a driving force behind establishing the Information and Technology (IT) Department of the Bank.

U Kyaw Soe Lin is a highly accomplished professional with nearly 30 years of experience in the financial industry and IT sector. His extensive background covers a broad range of areas, including local and international banking operations, hospital management system, supply chain management, and commercial sectors where he possesses various expertise including banking operations, business development, project management, technology, and telecommunications. A standout achievement in his IT career was his pioneering role in developing the Myanmar’s first automated banking solution, the “Yoma Integrated Banking System”, for Yoma Bank in 2000.

Born in Yangon, U Kyaw Soe Lin holds a B.Sc. (Hons.) degree in Physics from Yangon University and a Master of Science in Technology from Yangon Computer University.

U Bo Bo Zinn received a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Yangon University in 2000 and later earned a Master of Science in Information Technology Management from Western Governors University in 2019.

With over 23 years of experience across the IT and banking sectors, he possesses deep expertise in Mobile Financial Services, Core Banking Integration, Data Center Technologies and FinTech innovation.

He began his career in IT in 2002 and has since led various innovative technology and banking initiatives. He has spearheaded numerous digital transformation programmes in the financial sector, including digital lending products and initiatives leveraging Cloud-Native platforms, blockchain technologies, and decentralized applications such as P2P, CeFi, DeFi, DAO, CBDC, tokenization, and NFTs.

His leadership experience spans global technology firms like Fujitsu Pte Ltd, Crimson Logic Pte Ltd, and VMware Inc., where he served as a senior technology advisor. He has also held key roles such as Head of Transformation and Development and Head of Digital Channel at Yoma Bank and served as Founder and Project Lead of YouPay P2P/Nagani Chain (CBDC).

In addition to his professional accomplishments, he is an active community leader and has been recognized with multiple industry accolades, including the vExpert and VMware President Club honors. He currently serves as Chief Digital Operating Officer at A bank.

U Sai Lu Mon Aung is the Chief Executive Officer of KBZMS General Insurance Co., Ltd. and aims to take insurance industry in Myanmar to the next level of maturity and rapid growth working together with multiple stakeholders in the market. He actively promotes corporate governance, diversity & inclusion and sustainability within his organization and partner organizations.

He is a seasoned executive with proven track records of driving strategic initiatives, optimizing operational efficiency, and leading & transforming multiple organizations with diverse teams to deliver exceptional results in Myanmar’s largest bank and Wall Street’s largest option market maker.

He is a visionary leader with a strong technology background and a demonstrated ability to foster innovation, implement data-driven decision-making processes, and achieve substantial growth in the insurance, banking and capital markets. He excels at building teams from ground up, restructuring teams into high performing cohesive units and growing next generation leaders.

Prof. Dr. Aung Tun Thet

Professor Dr. Aung Tun Thet is a Founding Patron of the Myanmar Institute of Directors and an Advisor to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI).

He is Professor Emeritus at Yangon University of Economics, a Visiting Professor at Payap University in Chiangmai, Thailand as well as an Honorary Professor at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. He is a Former Principal Officer, UN Systems Staff College in Turin, Italy.

Professor Dr. Aung Tun Thet holds a number of degrees including B.Com. (YGN); Post Graduate Diploma in Management Studies (Brighton, UK): M.Sc. (Warwick, UK); Ph.D. (UMIST, UK); Post-doctoral Fellow (Germany).

Daw Min Min Ayer Naing works at SCM Legal as a partner position since August 2018 following extensive experience at international law firms, Baker & McKenzie for 5 years and Kelvin Chia Yangon Ltd for more than 10 years, recently set up Ayer Legal Services to specialize IP related matters while assisting SCM Legal.  She got over 20 years legal experience with both local and international transactions to provide effective and efficient professional legal services. 

Min Min has special expertise in foreign direct investment in Myanmar while liaising government officials in different government departments to facilitate progress for foreign investors and local clients. She advices on a wide variety of corporate and commercial works, banking, corporate finance, compliance, regulatory, employment and licensing of foreign investment set up in Myanmar. 

She got her master of Business Law and post graduate diploma of law from Yangon University and post graduate diploma in laws (corporate and commercial) from University of London in addition to LLB degree.  She also attended arbitration courses conducted by Union of Myanmar Chamber of Commerce and Industry UMFCCI and authorized IP agent courses conducted by IP Department of Myanmar, Ministry of Commerce and WIPO. 

She is also a member of ASEAN IP Association and Asia Patent Attorney Association, actively participate in these regional Associations with other Myanmar leading IP lawyers.

Daw Nandar Thaung is a member of management committee in taking cares of Corporate Governance, IP asset management, Risk & Compliance, Tax & regulatory, Partnership management, and Brand protection awareness in her professional experiences in combining of Laws and business management; she has more than 20 years of experiences in her career at FMCG, Oil & Energy, Construction & Power Sectors. In the past, she worked for METRO Wholesale Myanmar as a Head of Legal and Compliance.

Prior to that, she was a General Counsel and Head of Communication & External Affairs; Regulatory at Unilever Myanmar which she contributed to the best in Sustainable Development program for women and farmers in rural area. Presently, she is representing as a Group Legal Director of Europe & Asia Commercial Services Group of companies, which one of the leading local conglomerates companies in FMCG Sector.

In her capacity, she finished her study at Institutes of Economics, Yangon Master of Business Administration (MBA) and extended her post graduate studies at University of London specialized in Competition Laws graduated in 2022. Her most recent crediting was awarding as a Colleague of Arbitration at Myanmar Arbitration Centre.

She makes her continuous learning at World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) at IP asset management on intellectual property rights. She extends her study to IP Asset Management at WIPO, KIPO and Department of Intellectual Property, Ministry of Commerce to be a certified IP professional. She enjoys sharing her experience of legal & regulatory compliance with relevant Legal environment as a faculty member at MIoD.

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.