FRANCIS EDWIN NEVIS
Senior Banking & Technology Executive with extensive international experience across Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, India, Hong Kong, and Indonesia). Former CEO of Scope International and Group Head of Banking Operations at Standard Chartered Bank PLC. Experienced in board governance, large-scale service delivery, banking operations, technology transformation, and executive advisory.
Core Competencies
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Leadership & Operations: Service Delivery (Tech & Ops), Process Engineering, Strategic Planning, Executive Leadership
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Risk & Governance: Financial Statements, Risk Management, Vendor Management, Operational Risk Governance
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Advisory & Coaching: SME Advisory, Executive & Life Coaching
Key Experience Highlights
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Board Directorships: Non-Executive Director at Dollarsmart Global Malaysia and Singapore (2024–Present); former Executive/Non-Executive Director across Scope International entities in India, Malaysia, and China.
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Banking / Tech Advisor (Post-Retirement): Advisor to a top tier Indonesian bank on operational consolidation (2021–2022); Subject Matter Expert for a major global consulting firm (2017–2018).
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Standard Chartered Bank PLC:
• CEO, Scope International & Group Head, Banking Operations: Led group-wide Consumer and Wholesale Banking operations.
• CIO & Head, Global Shared Service Centre (Malaysia): Managed technology and operations while directing the KL Shared Services Centre.
• Head of Technology Services Division (Malaysia): Led regional technology initiatives and key data-centre outsourcing projects in Hong Kong.
Education & Credentials
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MBA – Brunel University, UK
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Diploma in Management – Henley Management College, UK
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Qualified Listing Entity Director (QLED) – Singapore Institute of Directors
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Certified Executive Coach (CEC) & Certified Life Coach (CLC) – Certified Coaches Alliance
Personal Overview
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Location: Singapore (Singapore PR / Malaysian National)
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Languages: English (Fluent), Bahasa Malaysia (Intermediate)