Mr. Ben So serves as the Head of Technology Risk Management at Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co. Ltd., Hong Kong Branch. In this capacity, he plays a pivotal role in managing technology risk, driving fintech innovation, and ensuring robust information and cybersecurity practices within the bank. Ben provides strategic technology and security advice to businesses, projects, and oversees IT infrastructure and applications to mitigate potential risks. With over two decades of experience, his career has included leadership positions such as Head of Information Security, Information Security Officer, and System Security Manager across various local and overseas banks.

Ben holds a Master’s degree from The Chinese University of Hong Kong and a Bachelor’s degree from The University of Science and Technology. Additionally, he is a qualified CISA, CRISC and holds certifications including CPFinT (M), CPFinT (S-AIBD), CPFint (S-OBAPI), and CPFinT (S-RT) etc.