MAXIMA management is directly responsible for the day-to-day operations and profitability of the company.
Top Management

Mr. PA Ponnak Rithy
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. PA Ponnak Rithy is the Chief Executive Officer at MAXIMA. He joined MAXIMA in December 2000. Prior to this, he was an Accounting and Administration Assistant in LWS (1998-2000), a Chief of Accounting at Pacific Commercial Bank (1995-1998), a Deputy Chief of Credit Office of the National Bank of Cambodia in Kampot province (1980-1995). Mr. Rithy completed his degree in Accounting/Finance and Banking in Cambodia and received Bachelor of Business Administration in 1986. Mr. Rithy is well versed in English and Khmer. Mr. Rithy is like a paternal figure to many staff at MAXIMA.

Mrs. SRENG Sive Chheng
Chief Financial Officer
Mrs. SRENG Sive Chheng is the Chief Financial Officer at MAXIMA. She has been with MAXIMA since the inception of the Company in 2000. Before MAXIMA, from 1995 to 2000, she worked as Chief of Remittance at Pacific Commercial Bank. She completed her Master of Financial Management at Royal University of Law and Economics, Phnom Penh in September 2016. Ms. Sivechheng obtained Bachelor of Business Administration specializing in Management at the National Institute of Management, Cambodia in 2001. Ms. Sivechheng is well conversed in English, Thai and Khmer. Ms. Sivechheng is the demanding yet very caring sister to all staff.
Middle Management

Ms. LAY Sineath
Head of Administration Department
Ms. LAY Sineath is the Head of the Administration Dept. at MAXIMA. She is the first staff of MAXIMA. Sineath joined MAXIMA in December 2001. Ms. Sineath graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration specialize in Accounting at the National Institute of Business, Cambodia in 2006. She is well conversed in English and Khmer. Ms. Sineath has relentless energy to work for MAXIMA and is loved by all.

Mr. KHEAN Darith
Head of IT Department
Mr. KHEAN Darith is the Head of IT Department at MAXIMA. He joined MAXIMA Microfinance Plc. in 2009. Mr. Darith holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from the Cambodian University for Specialties and Associate Degree in Electronic from Preah Kossomak Polytechnic Institute. In 2015, Mr. Darith completed a course on IT Assurance and Security Audit at Sunrise Institute. He is well conversed in English and Khmer. The ever smiling Mr. Darith works hard to keep MAXIMA’s data organized and safe. He is an asset to MAXIMA.

Mr. KHIEV Sengdy
Head of SPM Department
Mr. KHIEV Sengdy joined MAXIMA in June 2006. He is currently serving as Head of SPM Department. Before this, Mr. Sengdy was Deputy Credit Manager in 2014 and Branch Manager (2010-2013) at MAXIMA. Mr. Sengdy is holding a Master of Business Administration at Norton University. He obtained Bachelor of Business Administration specializing in Management at Human Resources University in 2009. Mr. Sengdy is well conversed in English and Khmer. Having been with MAXIMA since he was a young lad, Mr. Sengdy makes regular efforts to learn new things and upgrade his skills.

Ms. WONG SOMALY
Head of Internal Audit Department
Ms. WONG SOMALY currently is the Head of Internal Audit Department at Maxima, she joint Maxima on 22nd January 2018. Before joining Maxima, she works for Chamroeun Microfiance Limited as System Administrator and Internal Auditor in 2007. In 2008 she became a Head of Information Technology Department, and she change to Head of Internal Audit Department in 2010, and she was promoted to Chief Internal Auditor in 2011 and she left Chamroeun in September 2017. She also, previously worked for Theaneakea Phum Microfinance limited in various fields such as administration, credit, and information technology from 1997 to 2007. Currently, Somaly holds a MBA in Finance and Banking and holds a Bachelor of Computer Sciences from Phnom Penh International University.

Ms. SIM Soupheakna
Head of Human Resource Department and Executive Assistant to CEO
Ms. SIM Soupheakna is the Head of Human Resource Department, and Executive Assistant to CEO, at MAXIMA. She joined MAXIMA in October 2015. Prior to joining MAXIMA, she worked as Staff Capacity Development Officer at Microfinance Institution “Amret”; and as Office Manager at AZISAFE. She is holding a Master Degree of Management from Paññasatra University of Cambodia (PUC), Bachelor Degree of Finance and Banking from Royal University of Law and Economics (RULE), and Bachelor Degree of English for Business from Cambodian Mekong University (CMU). She is well conversed in English and Khmer.

Mr. NGORY Sorn
Senior Head of Credit Department
Mr. NGORY Sorn is the Senior Head of Credit Department at MAXIMA. He joined MAXIMA Microfinance Plc. in 2015 as Deputy Head of Credit Department, and was promoted in charge of Credit Department in 2017. Prior joining with Maxima, he served in various positions including English Teacher, and Branch Manager of Training Center. He also worked as Credit Officer, Trainer of Credit Product and Financial Service at Microfinance Institution “Amret”. Mr. Sorn obtained Bachelor Degree of Banking and Finance from National University of Management, and Master Degree of Business from Norton University in Phnom Penh. Besides these, he attended many short course trainings with both local and international facilitators. He is well conversed in English and Khmer. Mr. Sorn is one of important resources and assets of Maxima and he commits to push Maxima to be one of greatest Microfinance Institutions.

Ms.TOUCH Pisey
Head of Finance
Ms.TOUCH Pisey is Head of Finance at MAXIMA. She joined MAXIMA in June 2018. Before joining MAXIMA, she worked as Senior Chief Internal Audit at Aeon Specialized Bank, Senior Assurance at Price Waterhouse Cooper (PwC) and Auditor at Professional Consulting Group (PCG & Partner). She completed her Bachelor Degree of Finance and Banking at Paññasatra University of Cambodia (PUC), Bachelor Degree of Management at National University of Management (NUM) and Pursuing ACCA at CamEd Business School. She is very well conversed in English and Khmer.

Mr. Sovann Chanda
Head of Compliance Department
Mr. Sovann Chanda is the Head of Compliance Department at MAXIMA. He joined MAXIMA in Sep 2019. Before joining MAXIMA, he has worked for ACLEDA Bank Plc. since December 2002. In 2018-2019 he served as an Assistant Manager of Legal Compliance at Head Office, and in 2014-2017 he served as an Assistance Vice President & Manager of Branch Administrative Officer at Phnom Penh Branch. He graduated Master’s Degree of Business Administration in Finance and Banking from BBU in 2015.

Mr. YANG Ra
Head of Operation and Marketing Department
Mr. YANG Ra is the Head of Operation and Marketing Department at Maxima. Before he was the Co-Head of Credit Department at Maxima. He has been working in Maxima since 2008, initially he worked as credit officer then he was promoted to assistant to credit manager from 2010 to 2012, afterwards he was promoted to be Branch Manager of the Kien Svay Branch. Once again, in 2018, He was promoted to be Deputy Head of Credit Department and became Acting Head Credit Department in 2019 before in-charge of current position. Prior to joining Maxima, He used to work as a seller for 888 Corporation Co., Ltd from 2006-2007. Mr.Ra obtained Bachelor Degree of Marketing from Asia Euro of University, and obtained Master Degree of Financial Management of Royal University of Law and Economics in Phnom Penh. Besides these ones, he attended many short course training with both local and international trainers. He is conversed in English and Khmer. He’s one of particular resources in operation and he has the strongest ambition to move Maxima on a sustainable way.

Mr. Sok Kosal
Head of Digital Department
Mr. Sok Kosal is currently Head of Digital Department. Previously, he was one of the Deputy Head of Credit Department in-charge of regional performance. He has been working in Maxima since 2011. From the beginning, he worked as credit officer then was promoted to be a chief of service office at Choam Chao in 2015. Leading there for 2 years, afterward promoted to be a Deputy Head of Credit Department responsible for lending support. He used to be a teacher of English and attained many training with both local and international trainers such as “SME Lending” by Cambodia Institute of Banking and Finance and Advance Excel &Google slide for business by Gojo & Company Inc. He obtained a Bachelor Degree of Science Management from Royal University of Law and Economics. Mr. Kosal is well conversed in English and Khmer. What he likes the most is striving for excellence.