Cambodia Investment Review
The Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA) has elected Sok Voeun, Chief Executive Officer of LOLC (Cambodia) Plc., as Chairman for the 2026–2027 mandate, following the organization’s Annual General Assembly held in Phnom Penh.
The leadership appointments were confirmed by the newly formed CMA Board of Directors after the board election process during the annual gathering, which brought together more than 100 member institutions from across Cambodia’s financial sector. Participants included microfinance institutions (MFIs), banks, financial leasing institutions, and rural credit institutions.
H.E. Dith Nita, Chairwoman of CAMMA Microfinance Institution and CMA’s outgoing chair for the 2024–2025 term, was elected Vice-Chairwoman for the new mandate.
The newly elected board will oversee the association’s strategic direction over the next two years, with a focus on strengthening responsible lending practices, supporting consumer protection, and advancing financial inclusion across Cambodia’s rapidly evolving financial services sector.
Board Reflects Broad Representation of Financial Sector
In addition to the Chairman and Vice-Chairwoman, eleven industry leaders were elected to serve as members of the CMA Board of Directors, representing institutions across Cambodia’s banking, microfinance, and financial services landscape.
The CMA Board of Directors for the 2026–2027 term includes:
• Sok Voeun – LOLC (Cambodia) Plc. – Chairman
• H.E. Dith Nita – CAMMA Microfinance Institution – Vice-Chairwoman
• Dos Dinn – Amret Microfinance Institution
• Hor Bunthe – Wing Bank (Cambodia) Plc.
• Kea Borann – AMK Microfinance Plc.
• Khun Sonita – YCP Microfinance Plc.
• Nuon Angearith – Rich Avenue Finance Plc.
• Park Cheon Gil – Chokchey Finance Plc.
• Ros Thearith – Cam Capital Plc.
• Sim Senacheert – First Finance Plc.
• Milev Yannick Nicolas – Chamroeun Microfinance Plc.
• Dy Sitha – Daikou Finance Plc. (Representative of Rural Credit Institutions)
• Chhoy Bunnak – Mega Leasing Plc. (Representative of Financial Leasing Companies)
In addition, Oknha Hout Ieng Tong of Asian Business Group has been invited to serve as an Advisor to the CMA Board.
Experienced Leadership in Cambodia’s Microfinance Sector
Sok Voeun brings more than two decades of experience in the banking and microfinance industries to the role. As CEO of LOLC (Cambodia) Plc., he has been involved in areas including digital financial services, product development, credit management, risk oversight, finance, and human resources.
He previously served as Vice Chairman of the Cambodia Microfinance Association and is also a member of the Certified Management Accountants and the Institute of Public Accountants. In addition, he sits on the board of the Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF).
Sok holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance and Banking from Build Bright University and a Bachelor’s degree in Economic Science in Management of Enterprise from the former Faculty of Law and Economics Science.
H.E. Dith Nita, who transitions from the role of chairwoman to vice-chairwoman, has been widely involved in strengthening governance within Cambodia’s microfinance industry.
She currently serves as Chairwoman of CAMMA Microfinance Institution and is also a board member of the Institute of Banking and Finance. Her academic background includes a Master’s degree in Financial Management and a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from the Australian National University. She is also recognized as a Chartered Banker by Experience by the Chartered Banker Institute in the United Kingdom.
Sector Continues Focus on Financial Inclusion
The Cambodia Microfinance Association represents a wide network of financial institutions operating across the country and plays an important role in supporting the development of responsible finance.
The association acts as a platform for industry collaboration, policy dialogue, and the promotion of best practices within Cambodia’s microfinance sector.
With Cambodia’s financial sector continuing to evolve, the CMA board is expected to focus on ensuring sustainable lending practices while maintaining access to financial services for households and small businesses, particularly in rural areas where microfinance institutions play a critical role in providing credit and financial products.
Through its member network, the association works to promote financial inclusion, strengthen consumer protection standards, and support the long-term stability of Cambodia’s financial ecosystem.
