KUALA LUMPUR, Regional private equity firm Creador has appointed former Ekuiti Nasional Bhd (Ekuinas) chief executive officer Datuk Syed Yasir Arafat Syed Abd Kadir as its senior adviser, as part of efforts to strengthen its investment footprint in Malaysia.
In this new role, Syed Yasir will assist Creador in sourcing and executing strategic investments across key sectors, particularly healthcare and pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and business-to-business (B2B) services.
Datuk Syed Yasir Arafat Syed Abd Kadir stepped down from Ekuinas on March 31 after 15 years at the state-owned private equity firm, including nine as chief executive officer.
“Syed Yasir brings a wealth of leadership experience and an extensive professional network that will enhance Creador’s ability to create value and build sustainable partnerships,” the firm said in a statement on Tuesday.
According to Creador, Syed Yasir will work closely with its investment team to provide strategic insights, support deal origination, and contribute to portfolio development. His appointment reflects Creador’s continued focus on expanding its presence and fostering long-term growth in the Malaysian market.
Founded in 2011, Creador is a private equity firm specialising in South and Southeast Asia, with more than US$3 billion (RM12.63 billion) raised across six funds and investments in over 60 companies to date.
Syed Yasir stepped down from Ekuinas on March 31 after 15 years with the state-backed private equity firm, including nine years as CEO. He was succeeded by Aliff Omar Mohamad Omar, previously Ekuinas’ senior director of investment.
During his tenure, Syed Yasir oversaw RM4 billion in managed funds and RM5.6 billion worth of investments in 28 companies. He also led the creation of Dana Asas, a Bumiputera-focused fund, and introduced private credit as a new investment asset class.
