Renee Ling

ETCIO Transformative CIO | CIO100 ASEAN | World CIO 200 | CISSP | ITIL 4 | EBDP | CISM | CDPSE | Agile | COBIT 5 | PMP, Chief Information & Data Officer (CIDaO) - PwC Malaysia & Vietnam

Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

About

Technology executive with 20+ years of experience leading regional & country-level technology organisations within complex, regulated, multinational environments across financial services, energy & professional services. Proven track record of transforming technology from a reactive delivery function into a trusted strategic partner that enables scalable growth, regulatory confidence & differentiated customer experience. Deep expertise in technology strategy, enterprise architecture, cloud & SaaS platforms, AI-enabled environments & operating model transformation, with full P&L accountability & leadership of large onshore & offshore teams. Recognised for calm, disciplined leadership, strong financial acumen & the ability to create momentum through clarity, prioritisation & outcome-driven execution. Trusted advisor to Boards, CEOs, CIOs & COOs, translating global technology priorities into pragmatic regional roadmaps while constructively influencing investment trade-offs, risk posture & long-term value creation. Core leadership strengths: • Regional & global technology strategy • Executive advisory & board engagement • Enterprise architecture & platform modernisation • SaaS-first, cloud-native & AI-enabled environments • Regulatory-ready design & technology risk • Operating model & delivery cadence transformation • Budget ownership, business casing & value realisation • Large-scale team leadership (onshore & offshore) • Vendor, partner & global stakeholder management • Customer & digital experience transformation

Experience

  • PwC ()
    • Partner, Chief Information & Data Officer (CIDaO), Malaysia & Vietnam
      Jul 2026 - Present · 1 mo

    • Chief Information Officer (CIO), Malaysia & Vietnam
      Feb 2017 - Jun 2026 · 9 yrs 5 mos

  • Regional IT Manager, Asia Pacific at Halliburton
    Nov 2014 - Feb 2017 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Head of IT Strategic Support Department at Hong Leong Bank Berhad
    Jul 2011 - Nov 2014 · 3 yrs 5 mos

  • Head of IT Relationship Management Department at EON Bank Berhad
    Sep 2008 - Jun 2011 · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • Head of IT Process Innovation at RHB Bank
    Oct 2002 - Sep 2008 · 6 yrs