Leading executives, institutions and top regulators received recognition for their visionary and transformative leadership and outstanding contributions to institutional excellence and regulatory effectiveness at the TAB Global Leadership Achievement Awards Presentation Ceremony and Gala Dinner in Jakarta, Indonesia, held in conjunction with the annual Asian Banker Summit 2025. Muliaman Hadad was honoured with the William ‘Bill’ Seidman Award for Lifetime Achievement. Helen Wong was named the CEO of the Year in Asia Pacific, while OCBC was recognised as the Bank of the Year in Asia Pacific. CEOs and banks from markets including Brunei, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Vietnam were presented with the Best Bank CEO and Best Managed Bank awards. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand received the Best Conduct of Business Regulator in Asia Pacific award. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) was recognised as the Best Macroeconomic Regulator in Asia Pacific. Bank Indonesia earned the distinction of Best Systemic and Prudential Regulator in Asia Pacific. William ‘Bill’ Seidman Award for Lifetime Achievement Hadad, former chairman of Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) and president commissioner of Bank Syariah Indonesia, was honoured with TAB Global’s William “Bill” Seidman Lifetime Leadership Achievement Award for his decades-long contributions to financial supervision, ethical governance and inclusive growth. He led the establishment of OJK, modernised Indonesia’s regulatory framework, and enhanced financial stability and transparency. Hadad championed financial inclusion, ethical finance and regional banking integration. His diplomatic roles strengthened Indonesia’s global ties, while his ongoing board leadership and advisory positions continue to influence Indonesia’s financial sector and investment strategies. CEO and Bank of the Year in Asia Pacific Wong, group CEO of OCBC, received the CEO of the Year in Asia Pacific award for her strategic clarity, regional ambition, digital modernisation and commitment to sustainability. Under her leadership, OCBC was named Bank of the Year in Asia Pacific. By implementing the “Excel for Sustainable Growth” strategy, OCBC has unified the group, driven regional expansion, accelerated digital transformation and embedded sustainability across all operations. Wong’s leadership strengthened shareholder returns, unlocked new growth opportunities and deepened integrated financial services throughout Asia, while fostering inclusion and advancing climate action through net-zero targets and environmental, social and governance integration. Best Bank CEO and Best Managed Bank Awards for Best Bank CEO were presented to Ti Eng Hui of Baiduri Bank, Mary Huen of Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong), Masahiro Kihara of Mizuho Financial Group, Helen Wong of OCBC and Sanath Manatunge of Commercial Bank of Ceylon. Each was recognised for strategic vision, digital innovation and commitment to sustainable growth in their respective markets. Baiduri Bank in Brunei, Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong), Mizuho Financial Group in Japan, OCBC in Singapore, Commercial Bank of Ceylon in Sri Lanka and Techcombank in Vietnam were recognised as Best Managed Banks in their respective markets. These institutions stood out for their achievements in governance, digital innovation, sustainability and customer-centric transformation. Regulation and Supervision Awards Thailand SEC was acknowledged for its proactive conduct-of-business reforms and investor protections. The institution’s robust efforts to enhance market conduct and its strong commitment to investor safeguards earned it the distinction of Best Conduct of Business Regulator in Asia Pacific. The MAS was saluted for its outstanding stewardship of the macroeconomy and financial system. It's clear direction and policy execution in maintaining Singapore’s financial stability positioned it as the Best Macroeconomic Regulator in Asia Pacific. Bank Indonesia was hailed for its forward-looking macroprudential framework, rigorous stress testing and adaptive digital regulation. These initiatives led to its recognition as the Best Systemic and Prudential Regulator in Asia Pacific.
