Paul Cobban is Chief Data and Transformation Officer for DBS. Based in Singapore, his portfolio involves strengthening the bank’s data-driven agenda by laying down a strong digital foundation and driving a future ready mindset at DBS.

In addition, he spearheads the bank’s improvement and transformation programmes to redefine customer and employee experiences by building a strong culture, reimagining the future of work and driving innovation. He led DBS’ bank-wide transformation programmes including driving continuous improvement through process re-engineering and Lean IT.

Paul is one of the region’s foremost technology leaders. He chairs the Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF) Future-Enabled Skills Work Group and is an IBF Fellow. He also sits on the FinTech Advisory council for the Institute of International Finance (IIF) and is a fintech mentor.