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Me and My Money: Baking and selling CNY goodies as a teen holds lessons for bank CEO

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Profile of Victor Lee, 53, CEO of CIMB Singapore, at CIMB Singapore Office @ CIMB Plaza, on Aug 27, 2024.

Mr Victor Lee, CEO of CIMB Singapore, studied engineering but went on to choose a banking career after he left university.

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SINGAPORE – Mr Victor Lee now holds a top position as chief executive of CIMB Singapore and growth markets.

But ask him the ingredients for his success and he is likely to tell you about his baking days as an 18-year-old and the hard work and perseverance that entailed, and his pride in the work.

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