Kevin Chang
About Kevin Chang
Kevin Chang serves as the MD and CTO of Platforms for Global Commercial Bank and Global Trade and Receivables Finance Technology at HSBC. He has extensive experience in technology leadership across various financial institutions, including Deutsche Bank and Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and holds advanced degrees from prestigious universities.
Current Role at HSBC
Kevin Chang currently serves as Managing Director and Chief Technology Officer for Platforms within the Global Commercial Bank and Global Trade and Receivables Finance Technology at HSBC. He has held this position since 2022, working in Singapore. In this role, he is responsible for integrating open banking API channels onto third-party B2B platforms, ERP platforms, and procure-to-pay platforms. His focus includes technology enablement for embedded finance and data-driven digital decisioning capabilities. He oversees end-to-end technology solutions for payments, virtual cards, and trade working capital.
Previous Experience at HSBC
Before his current role, Kevin Chang worked at HSBC as Managing Director and Global Head of Trade and Receivables Finance Technology from 2017 to 2022. During this five-year tenure in Singapore, he was responsible for leading technology initiatives that supported trade and receivables finance operations. His experience at HSBC contributed to the development of innovative technology solutions in the financial sector.
Career at Deutsche Bank
Kevin Chang held the position of Managing Director at Deutsche Bank from 1997 to 2012. His career spanned 15 years across major financial hubs, including New York, London, and Singapore. In this role, he contributed to various technology and finance projects, enhancing the bank's operational capabilities and service offerings.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Chang has a strong educational background in business and technology. He studied at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned his MBA from 1995 to 1997. Additionally, he studied Computer Science at Brown University, achieving a Sc. M. from 1986 to 1988. He also attended Seoul National University, focusing on Engineering for 11 months in 1982. This diverse educational foundation supports his expertise in technology and finance.
Experience at Bell Communications Research
Prior to his roles in banking, Kevin Chang served as Executive Director at Bell Communications Research from 1988 to 1997. His nine-year tenure involved overseeing various technology initiatives and research projects, contributing to advancements in telecommunications and related fields.