The Bank of the Lao has announced an internal leadership reshuffle that combines the retirement of two senior officials with acting appointments and staff transfers across key support and supervisory functions. The changes affect the Information Technology Department, the Deposit Protection Office and the Non-Bank Financial Institution Supervision Department, and were presented as part of an organizational adjustment to align posts and responsibilities with current banking sector needs. Khaikaew Luangsivilai, head of the Information Technology Department, and Vongphachan Saengsouvann, head of the Deposit Protection Office, were approved to retire with pension benefits. Latsamee Souvanthong, previously deputy head of the Information Technology Department, was appointed acting head of that department. Viengdaly Souphanuvong moved from deputy head of the Non-Bank Financial Institution Supervision Department to acting head of the Deposit Protection Office. Vilaikham Pongphimkham was transferred from deputy head of the Bank of the Lao southern branch in Champasak province to deputy head of the Non-Bank Financial Institution Supervision Department. The bank linked the moves to a broader rotation and appointment process intended to make operations more agile and to strengthen its leadership and management structure.
Bank of the Lao 2026-05-11
Bank of the Lao announces two senior retirements and acting appointments across IT deposit protection and non bank supervision
The Bank of the Lao announced an internal leadership reshuffle affecting the Information Technology Department, the Deposit Protection Office and the Non-Bank Financial Institution Supervision Department, as part of an organizational adjustment to align posts with current banking sector needs. Two department heads retired with pension benefits, while the bank appointed acting heads and transferred a deputy branch head to strengthen leadership, management and operational agility.