VCI Global Brings on AI Veteran to Supercharge Secure AI and Data Innovation
VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) is stepping up its AI game with the appointment of Dr. Chan Wai Mun as its new Chief AI & Data Officer—a move that signals the company’s ambitions to be more than just a regional player in Southeast Asia’s fast-evolving tech landscape.
Best known for its work in cybersecurity and enterprise transformation, VCI is now doubling down on AI innovation, with Dr. Chan’s appointment anchoring its SecureGPU™ and CyberSecure platform strategies—both aimed at delivering quantum-resistant, military-grade AI infrastructure for governments and enterprises.
“His academic depth and practical experience in AI deployment will be instrumental in turning data into value for our clients,” said Dato’ Victor Hoo, Group Executive Chairman and CEO of VCI Global.
From Intel to Quantum-Resistant AI: Dr. Chan’s Deep Tech Pedigree
Dr. Chan isn’t new to AI’s front lines. With past roles at Intel and GfK (now part of NielsenIQ), he brings hands-on experience in scaling enterprise-grade AI systems on Microsoft Azure, applying AI across manufacturing, retail, and operations, and building tools that go beyond dashboarding—focusing instead on real-time decision automation and LLM-based insights.
His expertise bridges Big Data Analytics, machine learning, and natural language models, with a focus on driving process efficiency and AI-guided strategic planning.
With a PhD in Engineering and over seven years of experience designing and deploying cloud-native AI tools, Dr. Chan will now lead the development of:
- AI model pipelines
- Scalable data infrastructure
- Actionable analytics integration across VCI’s enterprise stack
Strategic Timing: Southeast Asia’s AI Moment
The timing couldn’t be more strategic. Southeast Asia is witnessing a surge in AI adoption—driven by government digitalization, smart city investments, and increased demand for secure, sovereign AI services. VCI Global is placing its bets on becoming a regional AI-as-a-Service (AIaaS) heavyweight, combining data integrity, low-latency inference, and cloud-native security in one stack.
Two key product pillars stand out:
- SecureGPU™ – VCI’s encrypted AI compute infrastructure
- CyberSecure – a quantum-resistant, cloud-native cybersecurity suite designed for enterprise and institutional clients
With Dr. Chan at the helm of AI and data, VCI now has the technical leadership to scale these platforms beyond pilot deployments—positioning them as plug-and-play AI foundations for both public and private sector customers.
From Tools to Intelligence: A Vision for Sovereign-Grade AI
Dr. Chan’s hire aligns with VCI’s vision to move AI beyond hype and into mission-critical infrastructure. This includes:
- Delivering sovereign-grade AI models that can run in secure, compliant environments
- Building modular AI tools for verticals like finance, manufacturing, and national security
- Turning large-scale data into real-time, operational intelligence
“We’re not just building tools. We’re building platforms that empower businesses and governments to act on intelligence, not just information,” said Hoo.
By investing in encrypted compute and locally adaptable AI infrastructure, VCI is signaling its intent to become a regional leader in secure AI deployment—especially important as regulatory frameworks tighten and AI trust becomes a key differentiator.
What This Means for the Market
VCI Global is playing a long game. With Dr. Chan on board, the company is aligning technical leadership with product vision—positioning itself at the intersection of AI, security, and cloud infrastructure. The goal is clear: to build a high-margin, recurring revenue business around secure, scalable AI platforms.
For enterprises, this means access to trusted AI systems that go beyond experimentation. For governments, it offers a pathway to data-sovereign AI adoption without compromising on performance or compliance.
As AI becomes a core pillar of digital transformation strategies across Asia, VCI’s bet on technical depth + secure infrastructure might just be the formula needed to move from promise to impact.
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