V-Key’s executive team expands with addition of Chew as chief security architect

By Digital News Asia May 12, 2017

Brings over 17 years of experience in cybersecurity strategy and implementation
Will spearhead interaction and engagement with banking regulators across Asia

V-Key’s executive team expands with addition of Chew as chief security architect

V-KEY, a leader in software based digital security, announced the appointment of Tony Chew (pic) to the position of chief security architect. Chew will spearhead V-Key’s engagement with banking regulators and financial institutions in Asia.

Chew is a recognised thought leader and veteran in the field. In his former capacity heading up the Technology Risk Supervision Division at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), he led crucial strategic initiatives to steer the course of cybersecurity strategy, implementation, and regulation in Singapore’s financial industry.

Subsequently, Chew served as Citibank’s head of information security for Asia Pacific and as global head of Cyber Security Regulatory Strategy, overseeing all aspects of information security and implementing voice biometrics for over one million customers in less than a year in Asia Pacific.

“We are thrilled to have Tony Chew join V-Key’s executive management team,” said Benjamin Mah, co-founder and CEO of V-Key.

“As governments, financial institutions and enterprises continue to face security challenges in a mobile-first digital economy, it’s imperative that businesses and regulators in each country collaborate to develop regulatory and operating frameworks that facilitate convenience, trust, business confidence, and top of the line security.

“We are confident that with Tony’s wealth of experience as a regulator and as a leading voice in digital security and biometric technology, V-Key can help build the necessary foundations to unlock the potential of the digital economy.”

“With world-leading technology, V-Key is in a powerful position to lead and delineate a clear path ahead for digitisation, globalisation, virtualisation, and digital security interconnectivity,” said Chew.

“This is an urgent need as people increasingly rely on digital services in every aspect of their lives, and security is the foundation on which these services can be delivered by governments, enterprises, and institutions with confidence and assurance.”