Eugene S. Acevedo, PhD

About

Bank CEO, Author, Academic Scholar Banking CEO with transformative leadership and expertise in Digital Banking, Treasury, Mass Market/Microfinance, SME, Corporate, Retail, and Private Banking. Banks led won major awards as Best in Digital Banking, Innovation, Customer Service, Financial Inclusion, and Sustainable Finance. Veteran in global markets, was head of Citibank’s Asia derivatives structuring and Treasurer/Markets Head covering four Asian countries. Also certified in User Experience, Customer Experience, Blockchain, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Marketing. Mentor to bankers and professionals, most of whom have taken on senior roles in finance and other sectors, and with over half a million views monthly on LinkedIn. Earned the rare distinction of being named Candidate of the Month for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 in the same examination cycle, a dual achievement seldom attained in the HK Securities licensing exams. Believes that good business demands tackling the country’s big problems. Professionally certified in Clean Power, I promoted sustainability, renewables, and green finance, and advocated for financial inclusion through both traditional and market-leading digital methods. Actively involved in the board of trustees/advisers of three premier educational institutions. Recipient of USC Outstanding Alumnus, La Sallian Achievement, and AIM Alumni Achievement Awards. Finally, a published author of “Never Stand Alone” and two more books on leadership, management, and strategy, entitled “Reinvent and Outperform” and “The Future Leader.” Won a Gold Quill 2025 Award in the writing category.