KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad (BPMB) has announced the appointment of Datuk Muzaffar Hisham as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
Datuk Muzaffar, a seasoned banker with over two decades of experience in the regional financial services sector, was previously Group CEO of Maybank Islamic Banking. His extensive career spans wholesale and retail banking, investment banking, treasury, asset management, and client coverage, where he has led transformative growth and regional expansion initiatives.
Chairman of BPMB, Datuk Sulaiman Mohd Tahir, expressed confidence in Muzaffar’s leadership, stating:
“We are pleased to welcome Datuk Muzaffar to BPMB. His proven leadership credentials and deep industry insight will be instrumental in advancing the bank’s strategic priorities. We are confident that under his stewardship, BPMB will continue to play a pivotal role in driving Malaysia’s national development agenda while delivering long-term value to our stakeholders.”
In response to his appointment, Datuk Muzaffar commented:
“It is an honour to join BPMB at such a critical time. I look forward to working closely with the board, management team, and stakeholders to strengthen the bank’s position as a leading development financial institution, supporting Malaysia’s socio-economic progress and sustainability ambitions. I am committed to leading our efforts in delivering impact capital for national development.”
-Bernama
