CIMB Thai Bank's president and CEO takes personal leave

Reference was made to allegations made against Kittiphun in recent news coverage. 
In order to protect his reputation and professional standards as a banker, as well as to protect the interests and reputation of the Bank, Kittiphun submitted a request for voluntary personal leave, until March 31, 2019, from his position as president and CEO and as member of the Board and Committees of the Bank.
Kittiphun's leave shall take effect upon the appointment of a candidate nominated by CIMB Thai Bank's Board of Directors.