Tat Lee
Chief Executive, WeLab Bank
Tat Lee is a visionary leader and trailblazer in the Hong Kong fintech and banking sectors, boasting over two decades of transformative experience in fintech, artificial intelligence, and retail banking. Since joining WeLab Group, the parent company of WeLab Bank, in 2013, Tat has been the driving force behind the creation and exponential growth of WeLend, establishing it as Hong Kong’s preeminent AI-powered online lending platform. As Chief Executive, he spearheaded WeLab Bank to achieve profitability in a remarkable four years—defying the industry standard of 5–7 years—while earning prestigious global accolades, including “Hong Kong's Best Digital Bank for Consumers” by Euromoney and “Best Digital Bank – Hong Kong” by FinanceAsia. Under his leadership, WeLab Bank was also distinguished as the most innovative company by the Chinese University of Hong Kong, cementing its reputation as a true leader in digital banking innovation.
Renowned for his pioneering mindset, Tat has revolutionized the banking landscape by harnessing cutting-edge AI technologies to deliver seamless, intelligent, and customer-centric financial services. Prior to WeLab, Tat held senior roles at HSBC, where he redefined retail banking through groundbreaking fintech innovations and strategic initiatives that set new industry standards.
