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Datuk Haji Abd Rani Lebai Jaafar

Dato’ Suriani Dato’ Ahmad
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Dato’ Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar

Tunku Dato’ Ahmad Burhanuddin

Yuri Zaharin Wahab
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Datin Norhamizah Mat Tahir

Haji Mohd Jafri Kudus

Mohd Irwan Mohd Mubarak

Sheikh Azree Mokhtar
TUNKU DATO’ AHMAD BURHANUDDIN
TUNKU DATO’ AHMAD BURHANUDDIN
Independent Non-Executive Director
AGE: 59
EDUCATION
- Fellowship, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, United Kingdom, 2001
- Associate, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, United Kingdom, 1996
- Associate, Malaysian Institute of Accountants, Malaysia, 1996
- Graduate, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, United Kingdom, 1984
- Certificate & Diploma, Luton College of Higher Education, United Kingdom, 1982
- Graduate, Brighton Technical College, United Kingdom, 1980
- Certificate, The Malay College, Malaysia, 1978
APPOINTMENT AS BOARD OF DIRECTOR
- Appointment as Board of Director: 1 October 2019 – 30 September 2021.
OTHER POSITIONS HELD IN BANK RAKYAT / BANK RAKYAT GROUP
- Chairman, Audit & Examination Committee
- Chairman, Board Financing Committee
- Member, Board Risk Committee
- Member, Board Tender Committee
OTHER POSITIONS HELD
- Director, Jaya Raya Sdn Bhd
- Director, MAA Group Berhad
- Director, MyMy Payments Malaysia Sdn Bhd
- Director, Hospitality 360 Sdn Bhd
- Director, Tabs Agro Business Services Sdn Bhd
- Director, Scholastic IB International Sdn Bhd
- Director, St. John’s International Edu Group Sdn Bhd
- Director, St. John’s International (Campus 2) Sdn Bhd
- Director, Alfaakademik Sdn Bhd
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
- Group Managing Director & Group Chief Executive Officer, Themed Attractions Resorts and Hotels Sdn Bhd
- Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Themed Attractions and Resorts Sdn Bhd
- Executive Director CIMB Bank Berhad
- Group CEO’s Office CIMB Bank Berhad and CIMB Investment Bank Berhad
- Group Chief Internal Auditor, Bumiputra-Commerce Bank Berhad
- Head - Retail Financial Services, Bumiputra-Commerce Bank Berhad
- Strategic Corporate Planner, Bumiputra-Commerce Bank Berhad
- Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Commerce Asset Fund Managers Sdn Bhd
- Financial Controller, Commerce Asset-Holding Berhad
- Group General Manager & Company Secretary, Lenggang Holdings Sdn. Bhd.
- Senior Bank Officer, Bank of Commerce Berhad
SOFIYAN YAHYA
SOFIYAN YAHYA
Independent Non-Executive Director
AGE: 63
EDUCATION
- BSc (Hons) Mechanical Engineering City University London, United Kingdom, 1979
APPOINTMENT AS BOARD OF DIRECTOR
- Appointment as Board of Director: 31 October 2019 – 30 October 2021.
OTHER POSITIONS HELD IN BANK RAKYAT / BANK RAKYAT GROUP
- Chairman, Board Tender Committee
- Member, Nomination & Remuneration Committee
- Member, Board Investment Committee
OTHER POSITIONS HELD
- Executive Chairman, Cekap Technical Services Sdn Bhd
- Chief Executive Officer, SEAMOG Group Sdn Bhd
- Independent Non-Executive Chairman, Ni Hsin Resources Bhd
- Chairman, Koperasi Tenaga & Petroliam Bhd
- Chairman, Malaysia Chapter Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC)
- Trustee, Malaysian Oil & Gas Services Council (MOGSC)
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
- Chairman, Jord Malaysia Sdn Bhd
- Vice President, KNM Group Bhd / KNM Process Systems Sdn Bhd
- General Manager/Managing Director, Atkins Inspection Services Sdn Bhd later merged as Oilfield Inspection Services Sdn Bhd
- Area Manager, East Malaysia, Solus Oceaneering Sdn Bhd
- Mechanical Engineer, PAPPOS Sdn Bhd
- Engineer, Production Department, PETRONAS
DATUK HAJI ABD RANI LEBAI JAAFAR
DATUK HAJI ABD RANI LEBAI JAAFAR
Independent Non-Executive Director / Chairman
AGE: 63
EDUCATION
- Member, Chartered Institute of Islamic Finance Professionals(CIIF)
- Financial Institutions Directors’ Education Programme (FIDE), Bank Negara Malaysia
- Leadership Development Summer Program (GLDP), Harvard University Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
- Charter Member of Certified Risk Professional, Operation & Credit (CRP) BAI Center for Certification, United States of America
- Member (MIBM) Institut Bank-Bank Malaysia
- Master of Business Administration Finance & Marketing, University of New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
- Bachelor of Science in Business Finance, Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington, Indiana, United States of America
- Diploma in Accountancy, MARA Institute of Technology
APPOINTMENT AS BOARD OF DIRECTOR
- First Appointment as Board of Director: 1 January 2018 – 31 December 2019
- Re-appointment as Board of Director: 1 January 2020 – 31 December 2020
OTHER POSITIONS HELD IN BANK RAKYAT/ BANK RAKYAT GROUP
- Member, Nomination & Remuneration Committee
- Interim Member, Board Investment Committee
- Member, Board Risk Committee
- Member, Board Financing Committee
- Chairman, Rakyat Management Services Sdn Bhd
OTHER POSITIONS HELD
- Board Member, Leadership & Entrepreneurship Advance Institute (LEAD), Management & Science University (MSU)
- Adjunct Professor, Management & Science University (MSU)
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
- Chairman & Director Zikay Factoring Sdn Bhd
- Director, Public Sector & Business Development, RHB Capital
- Chief Executive Officer/ Managing Director, RHB Islamic Bank
- Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Affin Islamic Bank
- Senior Vice President, Contract Financing & SME Department, Affin Bank Bhd
- First Vice President, Enterprise Banking, Affin Bank Bhd
- Deputy General Manager, Banking Division, Affin Bank Bhd
- Head of Operations Division, Affin Bank Bhd
- Branch Manager, Affin Bank Bhd
- Account Relationship Manager, Corporate Banking, Standard Chartered Bank
Yuri Zaharin Wahab
Yuri Zaharin Wahab
Independent Non-Executive Director
AGE: 57
EDUCATION
- Bachelor Science Computer Sc. And Economics, Monash University, Australia 1984
APPOINTMENT AS BOARD OF DIRECTOR
- Appointment as Board of Director: 4 October 2019 – 3 Oktober 2021
OTHER POSITIONS HELD IN BANK RAKYAT / BANK RAKYAT GROUP
- Chairman, Board Oversight Committee (CoBRa)
- Interim Chairman, Board Risk Committee
- Member, Nomination & Remuneration Committee
- Interim Member, Board Tender Committee
OTHER POSITION HELD
- Country Manager, Exclusive Networks Malaysia
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
- Enterprise Consultant & Advisor Huawei Malaysia, Paracell (M) Sdn.Bhd.
- Group Chief Executive Officer, Puncak Semangat Technology Ventures (Part of Al Bukhary Group of Companies)
- Chief Executive Officer, Synergy Cloud Sdn. Bhd, (A Puncak Semangat & Al Bukhary Group of Companies)
- Managing Director, CISCO Sytems (Malaysia) Sdn.Bhd.
- Managing Director, Dell Sales Malaysia (DSM) Sdn.Bhd.
- Managing Director, Nortel Networks Malaysia & Brunei
- Sales Director, Nortel Networks Malaysia
- Sr. Vice President, Alcatel Network Systems Malaysia
- Vice President / General Manager, Sapura Marketing Sdn. Bhd.
- Assistant General Manager Sales & Marketing Sapura Digital (ADAM)
- Senior Manager, Teledata Marketing (subsidiary of Sapura)
- Product Manager Product Manager Teledata Marketing
- Retail Representative Mobil Oil Malaysia
- International Business Executive Sapura Holdings
- Marketing Executive, Sapura Holdings
SHEIKH AZREE MOKHTAR
SHEIKH AZREE MOKHTAR
Bank Secretary
AGE: 46
EDUCATION
- April 2002, Licensed Company Secretary, Companies Commission Malaysia
- June 2001, Bachelor in Corporate Adminstration (UiTM)
- 1994, Diploma in Accountancy (UiTM)
APPOINTMENT AS BANK SECRETARY
- Appointment as Bank Secretary: 15 July 2019
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
- Commission Secretary, Suruhanjaya Pengangkutan Awam Darat (SPAD)
- Company Secretary , UEM Edgenta Berhad
- Company Secretary, PLUS Malaysia Berhad
- Company Secretary, Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Berhad (PUNB)
PROF. DR. OBIYATHULLA ISMATH BACHA
PROF. DR. OBIYATHULLA ISMATH BACHA
Independent Non-Executive Director
AGE: 62
EDUCATION
- Doctor of Business Administration (with specialization in Finance), Boston University, United State of America, May 1993
- Master in Business Administration (with High Honors), Boston University, United State of America, May-87
- Master of Arts (Economics), Boston University, United State of America, Jan-88
- Bachelor Soc Sc (Hons, 2nd upper), Science University of Malaysia, Malaysia, Aug-84
APPOINTMENT AS BOARD OF DIRECTOR
- First appointment as Board of Director: 1 April 2019 – 31 March 2022.
OTHER POSITIONS HELD IN BANK RAKYAT / BANK RAKYAT GROUP
- Chairman, Investment Committee
- Member, Board Audit & Examination Committee
- Member, Board Financing Committee
- Member, Board Oversight Committee (CoBRa)
OTHER POSITION HELD
- Professor of Finance, Depart. of Finance and Accounting, International Centre for Education In Islamic Finance (INCEIF), 2008 to present
- Shariah Committee Member, SABANA, Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), 2010 – present
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
- Advisor, Great Eastern Life Insurance, 2004-2019
- President of Malaysia Finance Association
- Adjunct Professor of Finance, Luxembourg School of Finance, University of Luxembourg, France, 2014-2018
- Shariah Committee Member, HSBC Amanah, 2011-2017
- Shariah Committee Member, Asia Equity partners (AEP) Private Equity, Singapore, 2011-2015
- Investment Committee Member, Pacific Mutual Fund, Malaysia, 1998-2008
- Derivatives Market Consultative Panel, Bursa Malaysia, Malaysia, 2007-2008
- Consultant IDB - BNM Joint Working Group for Resource Mobilication, BNM/IDB, Malaysia, 2013-2014
- Consultant, IRTI-IFSB Midterm Review Islamic Capital markets, IRT-IFSB, Malaysia, 2013 -2014
- Consultant, The World Bank Project on Feasibility of Using Sukuk For Local Government Financing, WORLD BANK - Turkey Branch office, Turkey, 2015
- Consultant, UNESCAP, Ideas from Islamic Capital Markets for Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific, UNESCAP – Bangkok, Thailand, 2016
- Consulting on Proposed Risk Sharing Sukuk for Indonesia, Maybank Islamic, Malaysia, 2018
- Head / Dean of Graduate Studies, International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF), Malaysia, 2009-2014
- Professor of Finance, Dept. of Business Administration, Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences, International Islamic University, Malaysia, 2006-2008
- Professor and Director, Management Centre, International Islamic University, Malaysia, 2002-2006
- Associate Professor & Director, Management Centre, International Islamic University, Malaysia, 1998-2002
- Head, MBA Programme, International Islamic University, Malaysia, 1995-2002
- Associate Professor & Head, Department of Business Admin, International Islamic University, Malaysia, 1996-1998
- Assistant Professor & Head of Department of Business Admin, International Islamic University, Malaysia, 1994-1996
- Assistant Professor of Finance, Boston, University, Unites State of America, 1993-1994
- Credit Officer, Malayan Banking Berhad, 1984-1985
MUHAMAD SHAHRIL OTHMAN
MUHAMAD SHAHRIL OTHMAN
Non- Independent Non-Executive Director
AGE: 43
EDUCATION
- 2008, Master of International Economics & Finance, (University of Queensland, Australia), February 2008 – July 2009
- 1999, Bachelor of Business Administration with Honors (Marketing), (Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia), July 1999 – October 2001
- 1995, Diploma in Banking Studies, (Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia), July 1995 – June 1999
APPOINTMENT AS BOARD OF DIRECTOR
- Appointment as Board of Director: 8 July 2019 – 7 July 2022.
OTHER POSITIONS HELD IN BANK RAKYAT / BANK RAKYAT GROUP
- Member, Nomination & Remuneration Committee
- Member, Board Financing Committee
- Member, Board Oversight Committee (COBRA)
OTHER POSITIONS HELD
- May 2020, Section Head, National Budget Office, Ministry of Finance
- Non-Independent Non-Executive Director, Danajamin Nasional Berhad
- Non-Independent Non-Executive Director, Cyberview Sdn Bhd
- Non-Executive Director, Konsortium Pelabuhan Kemaman Sdn Bhd
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
- September 2018, Senior Private Secretary to the Secretary General of Treasury, Ministry of Finance, Malaysia
- December 2016, Section Head, Strategic Investment Division, Ministry of Finance, Malaysia
- December 2014, Advisor to the Executive Director, The World Bank Group and Affiliates, Washington DC, USA
- October 2011, Senior Principal Assistant Secretary, Strategic Investment Division, Ministry of Finance, Malaysia
- October 2010, Manager Corporate Planning, Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB), Sepang, Malaysia
- July 2009, Principal Assistant Director, Public Private Partnership (PPP) Unit, Prime Minister Department, Malaysia
- October 2005, Principal Assistant Director, Ministry of Health Malaysia
- November 2002, Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Work Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- May 2002, Trainee Officer, National Institute of Public Administration Malaysia (INTAN), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
DATO’ SRI HAJI MOHAMMAD BIN MENTEK
DATO’ SRI HAJI MOHAMMAD BIN MENTEK
Non- Independent Non-Executive Director
AGE: 56
EDUCATION
- Diploma in Public Administration (DPA), National Institute of Public Administration (INTAN), Malaysia, (1991- 1992)
- MSc. Statistics, University of Minnesota, United State of America, (1987- 1989)
- B.Sc. Mathematics (Sponsored Department of Public Service), University of Minnesota, United States of America, (1983- 1987)
APPOINTMENT AS BOARD OF DIRECTOR
- Appointment as Board of Director: 19 May 2020 – 18 May 2022.
OTHER POSITIONS HELD IN BANK RAKYAT/ BANK RAKYAT GROUP
- Member, Board Nomination & Remuneration Committee
- Member, Board Investment Committee
- Member, Board Tender Committee
OTHER POSITION HELD
- Secretary-General of the Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development, March 23, 2020
- Board Member of UDA Holdings, June 2, 2020
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
- Secretary-General, Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT), May 27, 2015
- Deputy Secretary General (Management), Ministry of Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government (KPKT), February 16, 2015
- Secretary of the Division, Human Resources Division of the Ministry of Education, 1 October 2014
- Director, INTAN SABAH (Temporary placement), August 6, 2014
- Director-General, The Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM) of the Prime Minister's Department, April 1, 2013
- Director of State Immigration, Immigration Department of Malaysia, State of Sabah, August 14, 2010
- Director of the National Institute of Public Administration (INTAN) Sabah Branch, October 1, 2001
- Director of State Immigration, Labuan Federal Territory Immigration Department, 16 June 2001
- Assistant State Financial Officer (Development), Perak State Financial Office Assistant of State Financial Office, 16 June 1998
- Assistant Secretary, Employment, Services and Training Branch of the Ministry of Energy, Telecommunications and Post, October 1, 1992
MOHD JAFRI KUDUS
MOHD JAFRI KUDUS
Independent Non-Executive Director
AGE: 56
EDUCATION
- Diploma in Computer Science, MARA Institute of Technology (ITM), '1982- 1985
- Certificate in Multimedia Technology, Institute of Systems Science, National University of Singapore, 1994
- Certified Instructor, DDI International, 1995
APPOINTMENT AS BOARD OF DIRECTOR
- Appointment as Board of Director: 13 July 2020 – 12 July 2022.
OTHER POSITIONS HELD IN BANK RAKYAT/ BANK RAKYAT GROUP
- Member, Board Risk Committee
- Member, Board Tender Committee
- Member, Board Oversight Committee (CoBRa)
OTHER POSITION HELD
- Executive Director, Strovi Dox Sdn Bhd
- Business Development Consultant, Antah SNC Homeland Security Sdn Bhd
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
- Chief Executive Officer, E Tanah JV Sdn Bhd
- Vice President - Enterprise Market, Celcom (Malaysia) Berhad
- Vice President - Mobile Data, Celcom (Malaysia) Berhad
- Vice President - Wholesale & Global Business, Celcom (Malaysia) Berhad
- Vice President - Government Market & Special Projects, Celcom (Malaysia) Berhad
- Management Representative – Director, Trifiniti Sdn Bhd
- Vice President / Head, Celcom Technology Sdn Bhd
- Senior Manager / Head - Multimedia Services, Celcom Technology Sdn Bhd
- Senior Manager, Celcom Technology Sdn Bhd [CTSB)
- Senior Manager, Celcom (Malaysia) Berhad
- Senior Officer, Celcom (Malaysia) Berhad
- Operation Programmer, Kompleks Kewangan Malaysia Berhad
DATIN NORHAMIZAH MAT TAHIR
DATIN NORHAMIZAH MAT TAHIR
Independent Non-Executive Director
AGE: 43
EDUCATION
- Bachelor in Town & Regional Planning (Hons),Universiti Teknologi MARA Shah Alam (UiTM), 2000 – 2001
- Diploma in Town & Regional Planning, Universiti Teknologi MARA Shah Alam (UiTM), '1996 - 1999
APPOINTMENT AS BOARD OF DIRECTOR
- Appointment as Board of Director: 13 July 2020 – 12July 2022.
OTHER POSITIONS HELD IN BANK RAKYAT/ BANK RAKYAT GROUP
- Member, Board Investment Committee
- Member, Board Audit & Examination Committee
OTHER POSITION HELD
- Managing Director, Norhamizah Tahir Associate Sdn Bhd
- Director, DSDM Rezki Sdn Bhd
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
- Director, Liberty Triangle Sdn Bhd
- Special Assistant to Minister, Ministry of Youth & Sports
- Marketing Executive, Media Prima (Formerly Known as TV3)
- Practical Trainer, MAG Technical & Transportation Consultant
MOHD IRWAN MOHD MUBARAK
MOHD IRWAN MOHD MUBARAK
Independent Non-Executive Director
AGE: 41
EDUCATION
- Certified Mediator, The Accord Group, Sydney, Australia, 2017
- Diploma in Syariah and Legal Administration, University Technology MARA (UiTM), Malaysia, 2015
- Master in Comparative Laws (MCL), International Islamic University, Malaysia, 2006
- Bachelor of Laws (Hons) L.L.B, International Islamic University, Malaysia, 2003
- Certificate of Laws, Matriculation Center, International Islamic University, Malaysia, 1998
- American Degree Programme in Social Science, Institute Technoloy MARA, Malaysia, 1997
APPOINTMENT AS BOARD OF DIRECTOR
- Appointment as Board of Director: 24 July 2020 – 23 July 2022.
OTHER POSITIONS HELD IN BANK RAKYAT/ BANK RAKYAT GROUP
- Interim Chairman, Board Nomination & Remuneration Committee
- Member, Board Audit & Examination Committee
OTHER POSITION HELD
- Managing Partner, Messrs Mohd Irwan Mohd Mubarak, Advocates & Solicitors
- Part Time Tutor, Open University Malaysia (OUM)
- Director, MIMM Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd
- Director, MIMM Development sDn Bhd
- Director, MIMM Consultancy Sdn Bhd
- Director, Seven Nine Sdn Bhd
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
- Reading in Chambers of Messrs Aziz Zakaria Saiful & Wan, Advocates & Solicitors, May 2003 until March 2004
- Part time Tutor in English Language, Mawar Tuition Center, Damansara, January 2003 until March 2003
- Part Time Lecturer, Systematic College (SEGI) Petaling Jaya, July 2002 until January 2005
- State Manager of Selangor & Kuala Lumpur, Knowledge Development Center (PBI), November 2001 until August 2002
- Customer service agent/operator, Customer Service Center Pizza Hut, Petaling Jaya, April 2001 until July 2001
- Coordinator in Usrah Programme, International Islamic College (IIC), Kuala Lumpur, August 2001 until November 2001
- Pembantu Rakan Muda, Jabatan Belia & Sukan Negeri Pulau Pinang, June 1998 until September 1998
- Material Handler, Baxter Healthcare S.A, Penang, August 1997 until October 1997
- Housekeeper, Front Office Assistant, Food and Beverage Assistant various Hotel, January 1994 until December 1996
DATO’ SHAMSUL AZRI BIN ABU BAKAR
DATO’ SHAMSUL AZRI BIN ABU BAKAR
Non- Independent Non-Executive Director
AGE: 51
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Hons), University of Tulsa, Oklahoma, United State of America, 1991
APPOINTMENT AS BOARD OF DIRECTOR
- Appointment as Board of Director: 4 November 2020 – 3 November 2022
OTHER POSITION HELD
- Under Secretary, Remuneration Policy and Management Division, Ministry of Finance, February 2020 – present
- Board of Directors, Commercedotcom Sdn Bhd.
- Board of Directors, Malaysian Kuwaiti Investment Corporation Sdn. Bhd.
- Board of Directors, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
- Deputy Under Secretary, Remuneration Policy and Management Division, Ministry of Finance, November 2015- February 2020
- Budget Review Officer, Social Sector, National Budget Office, Ministry of Finance, June 2012 – October 2015
- Deputy State Finance Officer, Selangor State Treasury, January 2008 – June 2012
- Secretary, Selangor State Legislative Assembly, August 2006 – January 2008
- Deputy Director, Selangor State Economic Planning Unit, June 2005 – August 2006
- Chief Assistant District Officer, District / Land Office Sepang, August 2003- June 2005
- Assistant District Officer, District/ Land Office Klang, Selangor, January 2001 – August 2003
- Assistant District Officer, District/Land Office Gombak, Selangor, April 1996 – January 2001
- Assistant Director, Service Division, Public Service Department, March 1994- April 1996
- Human Resource Executive, PERNAS NEC Telecommunications Sdn. Bhd, April 1993 – March 1994