To support ongoing business development, KGI Financial Holdings today announced a strategic personnel change approved by the Board of Directors. Effective May 5, 2025, Mr. Wayne Hsu, current President of KGI Bank, will assume the role of Senior Executive Vice President in the Office of the President & CEO at KGI Financial Holdings. In his new capacity, Mr. Hsu will collaborate closely with the presidents of all group subsidiaries to integrate resources and strengthen the group’s services and relationships with large corporate clients. During his tenure as President of KGI Bank, Mr. Hsu successfully led the team in achieving key operational goals, laying a solid foundation for the bank’s future growth. Ms. Kate Lin has been appointed as the new President of KGI Bank, with the appointment to take effect upon approval by the competent regulatory authority.
Ms. Lin brings over 27 years of experience in the financial industry, with a strong focus on consumer finance and wealth management. She has held several senior leadership roles, including Head of Wealth Management (Private Banking) Taiwan at BNP Paribas, Head of Consumer, Private Banking, and SME Banking at Standard Chartered Bank Taiwan, and Head of Credit Card and Lending at Citibank Taiwan. With her extensive financial expertise, proven leadership capabilities, and global perspective — aligned with the Financial Supervisory Commission’s policy to position Taiwan as a regional asset management hub. Ms. Lin is well poised to lead KGI Bank into its next phase of innovation and growth.
KGI Financial Holdings stated that this leadership transition will enhance the group’s overall capabilities, improve cross-company resource integration under the “ONE KGI” strategy, and further accelerate business growth, ultimately creating greater value for both customers and shareholders.
