UOI names Wee Ee Cheong as new company Chairman

He will replace his father, Dr. Wee Cho Yaw, who will be retiring on 14 April.

United Overseas Insurance (UOI) announced that Wee Ee Cheong will assume his post as the company’s chairman starting 14 April 2023.

Prior to his new appointment, he was the company’s Deputy Chairman and CEO of United Overseas Bank. He is also a former AP Senior Client Council Member of Visa and former Alternate Director of Far Eastern Bank.

Wee will replace his father, Dr. Wee Cho Yaw, the current Chairman, who will retire from his role on the same date.

Upon retiring, Dr. Wee will assume his new role as the company’s Chairman Emeritus.

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