Ant International has announced the appointment of Jiang-Ming Yang as its Chief Innovation Officer (CIO), effective immediately. In this role, he will lead the CIO Organisation, overseeing the development of innovative product and technology strategies to enhance global financial solutions.

Highlights of the Appointment

• Leadership Role & Vision

  • Jiang-Ming Yang will drive the synergized development of Ant International’s product and technology teams.
  • He will focus on advancing cross-border payments, trade solutions, and digital financial services for SMEs.

• Strategic Goals & Industry Impact

  • Reduce costs and improve efficiency in cross-border payments and settlements.
  • Democratize advanced fintech solutions for SMEs.
  • Enhance user experiences with AI-driven innovations for cross-border transactions.

• Expertise & Past Contributions

  • Formerly Chief Product Officer at Ant International, leading fintech and growth tech solutions.
  • Instrumental in expanding AI-powered fintech solutions to support business growth.
  • Key driver of operational efficiencies across Ant International’s business pillars:
    • Alipay+: Unified digital gateway for mobile payments.
    • Antom: Payment services for global merchants.
    • WorldFirst: Account services for SMEs.
    • Bettr: Embedded finance and SME credit tech solutions.

• Pioneering AI & Fintech Solutions

  • A+ Rewards by Antom: AI-powered marketing solution serving 230M users across eight markets.
  • Antom Copilot: AI-driven operations assistant reducing payment integration time from 10 days to minutes.
  • Antom EasySafePay: One-click checkout solution ensuring seamless digital wallet transactions.
  • AI Foreign Exchange Model: Predicts currency needs with 90% accuracy, optimizing treasury management.
  • Whale Platform: Blockchain-powered treasury management solution enhancing transparency and efficiency.

Jiang-Ming Yang’s appointment underscores Ant International’s commitment to innovation, AI-driven financial solutions, and global SME empowerment. His leadership will drive the company’s vision for the future of fintech and digital payments.