With a flurry of high-level personnel changes, what are the banks planning?

Recently, a number of banks such as Eximbank, Sacombank, OCB, MSB, and KienlongBank have continuously changed their senior management. Behind these transfers is a strategy of restructuring, raising governance standards, and preparing for a new growth phase.

The hot seat changes hands.

The financial market is witnessing one of the most significant personnel changes in recent years, with numerous commercial banks simultaneously appointing, replacing, or transferring key leadership positions.

Most notably, Eximbank has continuously seen changes at both the governance and executive levels. Following the 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, the bank dismissed several members of the Board of Directors and the Supervisory Board, while electing new personnel for the 2025-2030 term.

Illustration. Photo: Eximbank

Most recently, Eximbank received the resignation of Deputy General Director Pham Quang Dung, effective June 1, 2026. In his resignation letter to the Board of Directors and the Supervisory Board, Mr. Dung stated that his resignation aims to facilitate the restructuring of the organizational model, optimize resource management efficiency, and align with development requirements in the new phase.

Prior to Mr. Dung's resignation, Eximbank had recorded three Deputy General Directors who had resigned: Mr. Dao Hong Chau, Mr. Nguyen Ho Hoang Vu, and Mr. Nguyen Huong Minh. Of these, the first two will end their positions on June 1st, while Mr. Nguyen Huong Minh will continue working until mid-July to complete the handover process.

According to Eximbank, the personnel adjustments are part of a roadmap to build a more streamlined, flexible, and synchronized operational model, in line with its customer-centric approach. The bank is also preparing to hold an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders at the end of July to consider electing additional members to the Board of Directors and the Supervisory Board, further completing the leadership structure for the new term.

Eximbank is not alone; many other banks have also been strengthening their management teams.

At MSB, Ms. Nguyen Huong Loan was elected to the Board of Directors and subsequently served as Vice Chairman of the bank. Simultaneously, Ms. Nguyen Ha Thanh was appointed as Deputy General Director to enhance management capabilities.

AtOCB , General Director Pham Hong Hai resigned after nearly two years in the position. At the same time, the bank appointed new executives to support its transformation and growth strategy.

Sacombank has also continuously changed its governance and management structure. The bank has appointed more Deputy General Directors, strengthened the Executive Board, and made changes to the positions of Acting General Director and Board of Directors.
KienlongBank had previously appointed several new Deputy General Directors in line with its development strategy for the 2026-2030 period.

VIB andSHB also recorded cases of transfers, dismissals, or changes in leadership positions based on personal wishes and organizational restructuring directions.

It's not just about making substitutions.

According to experts, the current wave of personnel changes reflects the ongoing and extensive restructuring within the banking system. Furthermore, the changes in major shareholder groups have also led to numerous other changes in governance strategies and bank personnel.

After a period of rapid growth, the banking industry is entering a new development cycle with higher demands on risk management, digital transformation, capital management, and compliance with international standards. Therefore, restructuring the leadership team is not simply a matter of personnel changes, but a strategic step to prepare for long-term goals.

Notably, many of the recently appointed personnel possess strengths in technology, digital transformation, risk management, or have previously worked at international financial institutions. This indicates that banks are prioritizing leaders capable of leading the modernization of operations, enhancing customer experience, and increasing competitiveness.

In addition, the pressure to implement Basel III, ESG standards, and requirements for greater transparency in corporate governance has also forced banks to recruit personnel with in-depth experience in risk management and control.

Analysts believe that the effectiveness of these personnel changes will take time to verify, but this signals that banks are proactively preparing for a new growth cycle.

In the context of increasingly fierce digital transformation, heightened competition in the financial market, and continuously improving governance requirements, the quality of the leadership team will be a decisive factor in each bank's ability to adapt and achieve breakthroughs.

Therefore, the ongoing personnel changes not only signify organizational restructuring but also reflect the banks' repositioning strategies. The ultimate goal is to build a more modern management system, improve operational efficiency, and create a foundation for sustainable growth in the coming years.

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