Dannie Koh
P O Box 831, Gadong ,Brunei Darussalam
Summary
Highly analytical professional with over 20 years of progressive expertise in corporate and retail recovery through legal process; currently managing the Corporate Recovery Unit at Baiduri Bank Sdn Bhd. Proven track record in effective team management in achieving measurable outcomes in complex high value non-performing accounts. Strong command of Brunei Darussalam’s legal and regulatory framework, with hands-on experience in court-led recovery actions, enforcement of securities, and distressed asset foreclosures. Recognised for strategic judgment, negotiation, and consistent delivery of results aligned with the Bank’s risk appetite and compliance standards.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Corporate Recovery Unit
Baiduri Bank Sdn Bhd
01.2009 - Current
- Oversee a team of recovery officers/support staff in managing a portfolio of impaired corporate and complex/related retail accounts, ensuring efficient legal recovery through legal enforcement, negotiated settlement, restructuring, collateral enforcement and/or property asset disposal.
- Coordinate and work closely with the Bank’s counsels in securing court-approved judgment, enforcement of court judgment, enforcement of securities, including charges, debentures, and guarantees.
- Lead recovery efforts for court-driven processes such as enforcement of court judgments, bankruptcy/winding.
- Perform financial due diligence on distressed borrowers and develop customized recovery action plans in negotiated settlement based on borrower viability, collateral strength, and legal standing.
- Track team’s recovery progress and provide updates/reports to management as required.
Senior Officer/Assistant Manager, Special Accounts Unit
Baiduri Bank Bhd
06.2004 - 12.2008
- Support the unit manager in managing a portfolio of non-performing corporate accounts and in administration including managing support staff and external counsels, collection agencies, valuers and investigators.
Recovery/Repossession Manager
Standard Chartered Finance Bhd
09.1998 - 12.2001
- Manage retrieval/disposal of seized company assets and loss recovery of written off accounts, playing key role in unit set up, managing relationship with external legal counsels, collection agencies, repossession agents, and asset disposal agents.
Claims Manager
Borneo Insurance Sdn Bhd
06.1994 - 09.1998
- Manage motor insurance claims of own damage, third party damage, total loss claims including investigation, review, negotiation, adjustment and settlement of submitted claims within regulatory and internal standards.
Financial Controller
Lord & Co Pty Ltd
01.1995 - 01.1998
- Manage/set up financial and operations aspect of company including preparation of financial statements, management reports, cash flow projections, management of agency accounts, reporting to directors and regulators and liaison with local government bodies (industrial tribunal, investment board, internal revenue).
Audit Senior
Coopers & Lybrand
12.1989 - 06.1994
- Engage in multidisciplinary accounting firm providing range of services including end-to-end audit engagement, accountancy, tax computation and corporate secretarial services for clients across industries including trading, manufacturing, construction and services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management and Accounting
University of Stirling
United Kingdom09-1989
Skills
- Corporate and Retail Recovery Strategies
- Non-Performing Loan (NPL) Management
- Enforcement & Judicial Recovery
- Asset Valuation & Realization
- Litigation and insolvency knowledge
- Collateral Recovery & Foreclosure/Auction Processes
- Proficient in Settlement Negotiation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Language Proficiency
English
Malay
Mandarin
Hobbies and Interests
Current Affairs and Global Economic Trends, Investment and Financial Markets, Photography, Hiking, Nature Walks, the Great Outdoors, Badminton, Cycling, Travelling and Cultural Exploration
Timeline
Manager, Corporate Recovery Unit
Baiduri Bank Sdn Bhd
01.2009 - Current
Senior Officer/Assistant Manager, Special Accounts Unit
Baiduri Bank Bhd
06.2004 - 12.2008
Recovery/Repossession Manager
Standard Chartered Finance Bhd
09.1998 - 12.2001
Financial Controller
Lord & Co Pty Ltd
01.1995 - 01.1998
Claims Manager
Borneo Insurance Sdn Bhd
06.1994 - 09.1998
Audit Senior
Coopers & Lybrand
12.1989 - 06.1994
Bachelor of Science - Management and Accounting
University of Stirling
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