Chai Kien Poon

Country Head, Funding Societies Malaysia

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Bio

Kien Poon, or KP, is the driving force behind Funding Societies Malaysia, where he spearheads day-to-day operations and steers business strategies for the country's largest and leading unified SME digital finance platform.

Under KP's leadership, Funding Societies Malaysia continues to thrive, pioneering innovations, and contributing to the growth and success of the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) sector in the country, having achieved RM5 billion in working capital disbursement since its inception in 2017. His strategic vision, combined with his industry contributions, makes him an integral part of the company’s mission to drive positive change within Malaysia's fintech ecosystem.

Beyond his role at Funding Societies, KP actively engages in industry conferences and speaking engagements, where he leverages his insights and experience to foster thought leadership in the MSME finance landscape. He has also been widely featured in mainstream media such as The Star, New Straits Times, The Edge, BFM, BERNAMA, and other major publications.

Prior to Funding Societies, KP was a Senior Manager with the Securities Commission Malaysia, focusing on capital market development and regulation across various verticals. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter holder and holds a degree in Economics from The London School of Economics and Political Science.