Senior Management
Ninlida LongVice President, Chief Cash Management Officer
Holds a Master’s Degree in General Management from Charles Sturt University, Australia (2024), and a Master’s Degree in Financial Management from the National University of Management (2012).
Ninlida’s banking experience started as a bank teller in 2006 with Cambodia Asia Bank before moving to Sacombank in 2009. She held various roles in bank operations of Sacombank before being promoted as Head of Operations Department in 2013.
In May 2016, Ninlida joined ABA Bank as Head of Cash Operations Division, overseeing the Bank’s cash operations at all branches, self-banking areas and ABA 24/7 self-banking spots.
In January 2022, Ninlida was appointed as Chief Cash Management Officer.
Vichet ChhunVice President, Chief Retail Banking Officer
Holds Master of Science in Economics (Laurea Magistrale) from University of Trento in Italy.
Between 2008-2012, worked as lecturer at several universities in Cambodia teaching business-related courses.
Started his banking career in 2013 by joining ANZ Royal Bank. His last position at ANZ Royal was Corporate Relationship Manager.
In May 2015, Vichet joined ABA as Sales Development Manager and was promoted to various positions inside the Bank.
He was appointed as Chief Retail Banking Officer in February 2022.
Chanthida HuotVice President, Chief Corporate Banking Officer
Graduated with a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting from the National University of Management.
Initiated her banking career in 2008 at ANZ Royal Bank (Cambodia) in the Trade and Supply Chain Department.
Transitioned to Maybank (Cambodia) in 2013 as the Head of Trade and Supply Chain Financing, overseeing trade finance business of the Bank. Assumed the role of Head of Transaction Banking in 2017 to drive trade finance and cash management business. Subsequently held the position of Head of Corporate Banking and Financial Institutions.
Chanthida joined ABA in November 2022 as the Head of Corporate Banking Division.
In April 2024, she was elevated to the role of Chief Corporate Banking Officer, entrusted with propelling the growth of the corporate banking portfolio, streamlining internal processes and documentation, and directing strategy and leadership initiatives within the corporate lines of business.
Polinda HeanVice President, Chief International Business Officer
Graduated from the National University of Management in 2004 and from the Phnom Penh International University (former ASEAN University) in 2006.
Polinda has more than 18 years of experience in the banking sector with various roles across multiple prominent financial institutions.
She started her career at Vattanac Bank in 2005, followed by 10 years at ANZ Royal Bank as the Client Services Manager since 2007. As part of her career achievement, she was awarded the CEO Pacific Award in 2011.
In 2017, she joined ABA as the Head of International Operations Development Department where she worked closely with major national and international parties including the National Bank of Cambodia, correspondent banks, payment service providers, as well as with ABA relevant teams on some major initiatives and products for money transfers remittances.
In July 2022, Polinda was appointed as Chief International Business Officer. She is responsible for the development and implementation of innovative money transfers services, operational governance, internal documentation and procedures, workflows, sales and trainings, and team management.
Sosen EangVice President, Chief Legal Officer
Holds Bachelor’s Degree of Law from Royal University of Law and Economics (2000), Bachelor’s Degree of Khmer Literature from Royal University of Phnom Penh (2001), and Master’s Degree of Finance Management from Royal University of Law Economics (2007).
Sosen started his career in 2005 as Legal Officer at ABA Bank. From 2008-2021, he held the Head of Legal Department position where he established a new legal department to prepare and draft contract and agreement, manage complaints and other legal issues. He also advises other departments of the Bank on legal matters and represents the Bank in courts.
In February 2022, Sosen was appointed as Chief Legal Officer of ABA Bank.
Vithiea LyVice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
Earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Banking (with Honors) from Royal University of Law and Economics.
Prior to her employment with ABA, Vithiea has worked for UNDP, financial Institutions and NGOs, and moved her way up to various leadership roles in human resources, gaining extensive knowledge, skills, and experiences in the field.
In November 2012, she joined ABA as Head of Human Resources – responsible for HR-related contacts with government bodies, as well as policymaking and further strategic development of the Bank’s human resources, including but not limited to talent acquisition, training and HR development, performance and rewards management, succession planning, employee engagement, and overall HR management system of the Bank.
In February 2022, Vithiea was appointed as Chief Human Resources Officer of ABA Bank.
Lida SemVice President, Chief Medium and Large Business Lending Officer
Bachelor’s Degree recipient from Middle East Technical University, Turkey, in 2009 and Master’s Degrees from the University of Lille I (2011) and University of Lumière Lyon 2 (2012). Lida is also a qualified and certified “Professional Banker” coffered by Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB).
Started his career in the banking sector as Business Relationship Manager in 2011 at Maybank Cambodia and managed relationships with commercial and high-valued loan clients.
In March 2018, he joined ABA Bank as the Head of Commercial Loan Department and a member of the Credit Committee. He now manages and oversees the Bank’s commercial loan segment.
In February 2022, Lida was appointed as Chief Medium and Large Business Lending Officer of ABA Bank.
Chanrith SarVice President, Chief Small Business Loan Officer
Graduated from Royal University of Law and Economics in Business Administration and holds a Master of Business Administration in Financial and Banking from Build Bright University.
Chanrith has almost 20 years of experience in the microfinance and banking industry. From 2001-2015, he held various roles from Credit Officer to Credit Supervisor to Regional Branch Manager with different organizations.
In 2015, he joined ABA Bank’s loan team as Head of Micro Business Loan and was serving as Deputy Chief Credit Officer of ABA until 2021.
In early 2022, Chanrith was appointed Chief Micro Business Loan Officer of ABA Bank.
Sinak NoyVice President, Chief Loan Recovery and Monitoring Officer
Graduated from the National University of Management in 2005 with a major in Business Management, Sinak has progressively developed himself through local and international skills trainings.
Prior to joining ABA, Sinak worked with ANZ Royal Bank, serving various roles in retail banking. He is skilled in client relationship management, electronic banking service, and debt management.
Joined ABA in 2011 as Senior Loan Officer before moving himself up to become Head of Recovery and Monitoring, overseeing the entire scope of credit monitoring and recovery activities of the Bank.
In early 2022, Sinak was appointed Chief Loan Recovery and Monitoring Officer of ABA Bank.
Dalen AthVice President, Chief Administrative Officer
Holds a degree in Development Economics and Master’s Degree of Business Administration from National University of Management.
Started his career in 2011 by joining ABA’s Accounting Department, where he served various roles including bank reconciliation, fixed assets management, and financial reporting.
In June 2015, Dalen was appointed as Head of Administrative Department overseeing all administrative works, branch network expansion, and physical infrastructure development of ABA.
In February 2022, he was appointed as Chief Administrative Officer of ABA Bank.
Kimkhun PechVice President, Chief Security Officer
Graduated from Build Bright University in Phnom Penh with Master’s Degree of Law and Political Science in 2008.
Prior to joining ABA, Kimkhun served as Security Assistant Manager in Naga World Casino and Hotel and moved to Beeline Cambodia as Security Manager.
In December 2013, he joined ABA Bank as Security Manager overseeing the Bank’s security department and overall security procedures.
In February 2022, Kimkhun was appointed as Chief Security Officer of ABA Bank.
Malypoeur PlongVice President, Chief Digital Product Officer
Holds a Master of Science in Industrial Sciences: Electronic Engineering (Internet Computing) from Groep-T, K.U. Leuven, Belgium, and a Bachelor of Computer Science from the Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP).
Malypoeur began her career in academia and research at Groep-T, K.U. Leuven, Belgium, as a Research Developer and serving as an Assistant Professor, teaching software development and system engineering.
Before joining ABA Bank, she worked as a Product Owner, co-founded “Stops Near Me” – the first information-sharing app for Phnom Penh public city buses – and taught software development courses at RUPP.
Malypoeur joined ABA in 2017 and has led the development of key platforms including ABA Mobile, ABA PayWay, and ABA BillZone, along with innovations such as Mini-Apps, FacePass biometric security, and instant digital account onboarding.
In January 2026, she was appointed Vice President, Chief Digital Product Officer.
Ruslan KurbanbaevVice President, Chief Digital Technologies Officer
Graduated from Tyumen State University in 2012, specializing in Computer Science in Economics. Holds professional certifications as a Microsoft® Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) and Microsoft® Certified Application Developer (MCAD) for Microsoft .NET.
Since 2006, Ruslan worked as a software engineer at a content provider company, where he was involved in developing entertainment services and implementing IP telephony services.
In 2012, he became one of the founders of PayGo Cambodia, a payment processing company that introduced one of the country’s first self-service payment solutions.
Joined ABA in January 2018, leading the development and expansion of the Bank’s digital technology platforms and engineering capabilities, including the introduction of self-service banking machines for bill payments and cash deposits. The initiative expanded access to digital and automated payment services across Cambodia and contributed to the growth of the Bank’s digital banking ecosystem.
Since January 2026, he was appointed Vice President, Chief Digital Technologies Officer.
Bekzod RuzmetovVice President, Chief Digital Research, Data & AI Officer
Holds BBA majoring in Finance and Accounting and a PMP certificate.
Bekzod started his career in 2004 as a financial analyst for a local production company in Uzbekistan.
In 2007, he joined the Case New Holland company as Sarbanes-Oxley Act Research Analyst.
He continued his career in numerous industries, including manufacturing, insurance, IT, and financial consultancy in Uzbekistan, the UAE, and the UK as a Civil Liability Insurance Manager, IT Project Manager, Financial Analyst, Financial Controller, and Auditor.
Between 2011-2015, Bekzod worked as a research analyst for a financial magazine in London, UK.
Between 2015-2018, he co-founded an IT outsourcing company in the UAE.
In May 2018, Bekzod was invited to join ABA as Head of Research and Development. In 2021, he was appointed Head of the IBB and Data Analytics Division.
Since January 2026, he was appointed Vice President, Chief Digital Research, Data & AI Officer.
Kirill YuzhakovVice President, Chief IT Infrastructure Officer
Graduated from the Kazakh National Technical University in 2005.
His career began in 2003, holding various technical positions at an information security company and then at an Internet Service Provider. In 2007, he transitioned into the financial sector with Bank TuranAlem JSC (BTA Bank) in Almaty, Kazakhstan. This dual background provides him with a unique strategic perspective, allowing him to harmonize the rigorous compliance and security standards of tier-one banking with the high-availability and low-latency demands of major service providers.
In December 2016, joined ABA's IT team. Throughout his tenure at ABA, he has been instrumental in leading complex technology projects, enhancing system reliability, and aligning the IT infrastructure with the Bank’s rapid business growth.
In January 2026, he was appointed Chief IT Infrastructure Officer of ABA Bank.
Tom WatsonVice President, Chief Information Security Officer
Tom holds an MSc in Information Security from Royal Holloway, University of London, and a First-Class Honours BSc in Business Computing from the University of Surrey.
His career spans over two decades in senior security and risk roles, including positions at Sun Microsystems, Reuters, KPMG, ABN AMRO, the Bank of England, and Deutsche Bank, covering penetration testing, risk assessment, and security architecture across major financial and enterprise environments.
From 2011, he spent eight years at NCC Group as Managing Security Consultant, leading international security engagements across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America. In 2019, he joined FWD Insurance in Hong Kong as Group Head of Application Security, establishing the enterprise-wide application security function across ten markets.
Tom joined ABA Bank in June 2025 as Chief Information Security Officer.
Phirith TolVice President, Chief Accounting & Reporting Officer
Holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Build Bright University and is pursuing his ACCA qualification at CamED Business School.
Phirith began his financial career in July 2008 as an Audit Assistant at KPMG Cambodia, where he was promoted to Senior Auditor in 2011 and Audit Assistant Manager in 2013.
In August 2015, he joined ABA Bank as the Deputy Head of the Finance Division and was promoted to the Head of the Finance Division in 2019.
In May 2026, he was appointed Vice President, Chief Accounting & Reporting Officer at ABA Bank to drive the bank's accounting and reporting strategies.
Pagnchanak CheaVice President, Chief Financial Planning & Analysis Officer
Holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Banking from the Royal University of Law and Economics (2012), a Bachelor of Education in English from the Royal University of Phnom Penh (2012), and a Master of Business Administration from GBSB Global Business School, Barcelona, Spain (2026).
Before ABA, from September 2014 to September 2016, he spent 2 years at KPMG Cambodia as an Audit Assistant, building a strong foundation in corporate accounting, financial compliance, and risk analysis.
In November 2016, he moved to ABA Bank as Assistant Manager in the Finance Department, initiating a progressive decade-long tenure through various leadership roles, including Head of Reporting and Reconciliation Unit, Deputy Head of Finance Division, and Head of Financial Planning and Development Division, where he drove internal control improvements, reporting optimization, and business intelligence capabilities within the division.
In May 2026, he was appointed Vice President, Chief Financial Planning and Analysis Officer at ABA Bank.
Samean KongVice President, Chief Treasury Officer
Graduated with a BA and a Master of Business Administration from Paññāsāstra University of Cambodia in 2012, Samean has progressively developed himself through Treasury-related training and workshops.
With nearly two decades of experience in the banking sector, Samean has built a comprehensive career specializing in liquidity management and foreign exchange operations. He spent 9 years at a local bank and a microfinance institution (2007 to 2016), advancing through roles such as cashier, Assistant Vice President & Assistant Manager of Branch Cashier, International Business Specialist, Assets and Liability Management Specialist, and Head of Treasury Department.
Joined ABA in 2017 as the Head of Treasury Department to assist in controlling overall liquidity by ensuring smooth operations with an optimal level of liquidity position, as well as initiating Foreign Exchange business.
In May 2026, Samean was appointed Vice President, Chief Treasury Officer at ABA Bank.
Aun VichettraVice President, Chief Compliance Officer
Vichettra holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, a Diploma in Cambodian Tax and Business Law, a Certification in Regulatory Compliance, and an International Compliance Association (ICA, UK) Advanced Certification in Anti-Money Laundering.
He began his distinguished professional career in Big Four financial advisory, serving in audit, advisory, and deals practices at Ernst & Young (Cambodia) Ltd. and later at PricewaterhouseCoopers (Cambodia) Ltd.
Vichettra joined ABA Bank in April 2019 as a Senior Regulatory Compliance Officer, playing a foundational role in building and scaling the Bank’s regulatory compliance architecture.
Demonstrating exceptional leadership, he was promoted to Head of Regulatory Control and Reporting in 2021. In 2023, he was officially appointed by the Board of Directors as Head of Compliance Division, a position formally acknowledged and validated by both the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and the Cambodia Financial Intelligence Unit (CAFIU).
As Chief Compliance Officer, Vichettra provides executive oversight for ABA Bank’s comprehensive Regulatory Compliance and AML/CFT programs. He is responsible for architecting the bank's compliance governance framework, mitigating systemic financial crime risks, ensuring absolute alignment with evolving international and domestic regulatory frameworks, and serving as the primary liaison maintaining strategic, high-level relationships with regulatory authorities.
