JAKARTA - SEVP Information Technology of PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk or BNI Victor Erico Korompis won the Best CIO of the Year award from the ASEAN Fintech Awards for its technological innovation which emphasized the success of BNI's digital transformation. This award was announced as part of the ASEAN Fintech Forum, a leading platform in Southeast Asia for financial technology leaders.
The CIO of the Year award is a clear proof of the visionary leadership and sustainable innovation shown by Victor Korompis in encouraging BNI's digital transformation. In the midst of the growing financial landscape, the role of technology is becoming increasingly crucial, and BNI is fully committed to utilizing innovation in order to provide the best service for customers and support inclusive economic growth.
"I would like to thank the ASEAN Fintech Forum, this award is an honor for me to represent BNI, especially to all teams working together to carry out digital transformation quickly so that the wondr by BNI application was created and the novelty on the BNIdirect platform," said Victor when receiving the award, quoted Wednesday, May 21.
According to Victor, through a comprehensive transformation, BNI is able to improve and modernize all of its digital services. The ASEAN Fintech Awards 2025 recognizes organizations and individuals who have had a significant impact on shaping the financial future in Southeast Asia. This award highlights the advantages in innovation, sustainability, financial inclusion, digital transformation, and leadership throughout the fintech ecosystem.
The CIO of the Year award won by Victor Korompis put BNI on par with other leading financial institutions in ASEAN who also won awards in various categories such as Maybank and CIMB Malaysia, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation and East West Bank from the Philippines, Trust Bank in Singapore and various other influential figures in a number of regional banks.
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The ASEAN Fintech Forum received nearly 116 submissions from the entire ASEAN mainly from banks, with several entries submitted by vendors on behalf of the banks. Initial selection was carried out by banking analysts and fintech focusing on unique initiatives. The submission was also validated and verified by judges most of the former bankers and regulators.
"This award is a platform that is not only to celebrate achievements but also to inspire a wider ecosystem to continue to innovate beyond the limits," said Chrus Daruwala, Chair of the ASEAN Fintech Forum in an official statement.
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