KAF Digital Bank Bhd has named Suzaini Mukhtar as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective Feb 1, 2026.
Suzaini, who joined the bank as deputy CEO in late 2025, takes over from the founding leadership team as KAF Digital Bank enters its next growth phase. The bank said his nearly 30 years of experience in Islamic banking across Malaysia and the UAE will support the expansion of its digital-first, Shariah-compliant offerings.
His expertise spans retail, wealth, and corporate banking, with a strong focus on digitisation, product innovation, and financial inclusion. Prior to joining KAF, Suzaini led deposit, payments, and financial inclusion initiatives at Bank Simpanan Nasional, overseeing sales, state performance, remittances, digital banking adoption, and business strategy.
He has also held senior positions at Standard Chartered Saadiq, Emirates Islamic Bank in Dubai, HSBC Amanah, and Hong Leong Bank, earning recognition for excellence in banking.
