• Amirul Nasir Abdul Rahim,  Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Bank Muamalat

    Amirul Nasir Abdul Rahim, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Bank Muamalat

  • Serving as a strategic leader, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) plays a crucial role in any business, responsible for managing the financial health and sustainability of the organization. Their responsibilities encompass a wide array of financial functions, including overseeing financial planning, managing capital, asset liability management, treasury management, procurement, investor relations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The CFO provides vital insights to the executive team and board of directors, guiding decision-making processes and fostering financial stability and growth.

    Amirul Nasir Abdul Rahim epitomizes the essence of a seasoned CFO, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to his role. With a distinguished background as a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) from the United Kingdom, Amirul has held key positions in prominent financial institutions, shaping his leadership skills and strategic acumen.

  • Amirul Nasir Abdul Rahim: Pioneering Excellence In Finance & Leadership

A Significant Milestone

By: Sujith Vasudevan, Managing Editor

Over the past decade, Malaysia has emerged as a top-tier global educational destination. Hosting the inaugural Times Higher Education (THE) Asia Universities Summit at Sunway University last month was a significant milestone in this journey.

APAC Mobile Operators: Transitioning from Telco to Techco

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Mei Lee Quah is a seasoned corporate strategist with 13+ years engaging corporate decision-makers in APAC's telecommunications sector. Expert in corporate strategy,

Alumni Leaders From Malaysia - 2024

Sustainability - The Key USP for Brands to Stay Ahead of Competitors

By: Marc Spiegel, Vice President, Robertshaw

Marc possesses over 26 years of experience in handling key leadership and managerial positions across numerous multinational conglomerates. Owing to his vast business expertise, he is also

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The Role of a New Age Leader in Bridging Industry-Academia Gap

By: Dr. Anuj Kacker, Chief Executive Officer (Interim), Aptech

Time and again, graduates pile up in India’s un-employment statistics. India's youth unemp- loyment rate (aged 20 to 24) increased

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A Comprehensive Look at the Modern Banking Industry

By: Imran Kannuti, Head - Operations Digitalization & Transformation, Banque Misr

Imran is a passionate, customer centric & visionary digital transformation enthusiast, leveraging proven leadership to build digital transformation strategy

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A Culture of Digital Resilience Proves a Return of Investment

By: Raen Lim, Group Vice President, Asia, Splunk

Raen Lim is the Group Vice President of Splunk's Asia division, where she is in charge of fostering revenue expansion in the important Asian regions. Raen has more than 20 years of experience

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Three Ways Investing in Route Planning Software is Beneficial for the Transportation Industry

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Mradul boasts of a 13-year long career during which he has been associated with companies such as Bajaj Alliance General Insurance, IFFCO

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  • Alumni Leaders From Malaysia - 2024

    The Universiti Teknologi Malaysia alumni leaders contribute significantly to market growth as they nurture innovation and entrepreneurship. The established networks seem to represent potential connections that may be leveraged in initiating new business ventures or partnerships. Through the sharing of industry insights and best practices, they augment the skill sets of emerging professionals, thus fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Thus, involvement in mentoring and community initiatives through their investments would attract resources and investments into the market, giving way to a more vibrant and competitive market landscape that directly benefits the economy of a larger scope.

    "Alumni leaders from Malaysia demonstrate that true leadership is about service, mentorship, and empowering others to succeed"

    Alumni leaders from the University of Malaysia greatly contribute toward economic growth. They champion entrepreneurship and innovation through their massive networks, where ideas trigger further opportunities for other businesses. They improve talent skills by mentoring young professionals, thus talent development. They support community initiatives, which attract more investment and resources thus enhancing economic growth locally. Therefore, overall, their presence benefits the people in their overall capability to gain economic prosperity.

    Alumni leaders at University Sains Malaysia play an important role in upgrading the market and economic development. They prompt innovation through business launching and fostering entrepreneurship ecosystems. Through their networks, they make it possible for collaborations that hasten industry growth and competitiveness. They mentor emerging professionals in creating productive workforces, crucial for economic growth. Such alumni also attract investments as they participate in community initiatives, thereby strengthening local economies. Generally, these alumni are essential to the economic landscape that is lively for the industries and the community at large.

    CEO Insights Asia in this issue presents a spotlight of ‘Alumni Leaders from Malaysia - 2024' featuring leaders who have leveraged their extensive industry expertise and experience in offering effective skills to the market. The following list has been prepared after being closely scrutinized by a distinguished panel of judges including CXOs, analysts and our editorial board. We recognize their valuable contribution to the ever expanding and competitive market and their ability to sustain themselves and emerge as top contestants through their reliable knowledge.

Alumni Leaders From Malaysia - 2024

Company Logo Company Management Company Name Company Description
Bank Muamalat Amirul Nasir Abdul Rahim, CFO Bank Muamalat Committed to driving financial excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth, exemplifying integrity and vision in the dynamic landscape of Islamic banking
USM Healthcare Boi lam Vo xuan, Managing Director USM Healthcare A industry leader with over a decade of experience in healthcare sector, skilled in management and medical equipments healthcare sector
Allianz Life Darren Ser, Senior Partner Allianz Life With deep experience and a successful track record in the investment banking & fintech industry, and have developed his deep understanding of financial markets and financial products
Anticimex Foong-Kuan Foo, General Manager Anticimex A management leader with experience in the technical and environmental services industry, skilled in urban and industrial entomology
KLE Mentoring Program Nguyen Duy, Director KLE Mentoring Program A brand consultant and communication strategist, specializes in setting up processes from the ground up and strategizing plans to match business need
 Knight Frank Malaysia Phoebe Toh, Chief Financial Officer Knight Frank Malaysia Possessing an in-depth understanding of finance and marketing, especially strategic marketing with many years of experience and expertise in various fields
Petronas Chemicals Marketing Shakeel Khan, CEO Petronas Chemicals Marketing A seasoned professional in the energy sector with a career spanning nearly three decades, orchestrates the group's commercial strategies, marrying his profound industry insights with a focus on specialized chemicals
LearningLoop Sina Meraji, Founder, CEO/CTO LearningLoop Harnessing technology to create impactful solutions that truly enhance user experiences, skilled in software development and artificial intelligence
Crimson Rise Vignendra Ganesan, Managing Partner Crimson Rise Boasts of a proven track record of 20 years, having worked with hotmelt thermoplastic materials, and spearheading the organization toward enormous potential
HANKidz Zoei Yet, Founder HANKidz An industrial leader with more than two decades of ecperience in the different fields of system and architrecture lead, teaching assistant and others

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