FRAMEWORK of FT26
The FT26 has compiled a list of financial technology leaders to watch in 2026, drawing insights from self-submissions, recommendations, our internal records, media interviews, achievements and other open-source information.
These influential fintech leaders are making a significant impact across the BFSI industry. They share a deep passion and an unwavering commitment to driving meaningful change.
TOP Visionary LEADERS TO WATCH IN 2026
Tahrizi Tahreb
Chief Information Security Officer
Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia
Yew jin Kang
Chief Technology officer
Aeon Bank
Dr. Ismamuradi Abdul Kadir
Chief Information Security Officer
Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad
Mohd Nazlie Bin Zaik
Vice President, Head of IT
Takaful Ikhlas General Berhad
Devinder Singh Sardool Singh
CISO
Etiqa
Ts. Goh Ser Yoong
CISO
Ryt Bank
Asrul Kamaruddin
CIO
Bank Simpanan Nasional
Thomas Lim Teng Wei
Group CISO
Affin Bank Group
SANJAY MAHAPATRA
Assistant Vice President
Maybank, Malaysia