Thiam Weng Yap

Thiam Weng Yap is a seasoned professional in internal audit and risk management with extensive experience in leading IT audit teams. As a Senior Vice President at Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited since January 2009, Thiam oversees a team responsible for various IT audits, including cloud computing governance and data privacy, growing the team from 3 to 11 members. Prior experience includes roles as a Manager in Risk Advisory Services at KPMG China, where Thiam managed IT audits for US-listed bank clients, and as Group Technology Audit Manager at Standard Chartered Bank, conducting global audits and risk assessments. With a foundational career beginning at Arthur Andersen, Thiam has developed a strong background in financial and IT audits across multiple industries, supported by degrees in Accounting and Business Studies.