Datuk Zaiton Mohd Hassan, Chief Executive Officer of Malaysia Professional Accountancy Centre (MyPAC), has been appointed Vice President of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). ACCA represents over 252,500 members and 526,000 aspiring professionals across 180 countries.
Datuk Zaiton brings a wealth of experience to her new role. As CEO of MyPAC, a non-profit organization that helps students from underprivileged backgrounds build careers in finance, she has championed financial inclusion and education. She also holds prominent non-executive positions, including Chair of GX Bank, Malaysia’s first digital bank.
“I’m pleased and honoured to be appointed as Vice President of ACCA,” said Datuk Zaiton. “I am proud that ACCA provides open access to the accountancy profession, contributing to social mobility and a more equitable future for all. Opportunity for everyone, regardless of background, is a cause I am deeply passionate about, and I look forward to advancing this in my role.”
Datuk Zaiton has been a member of ACCA’s Council since 2016 and previously served as President of the ACCA Malaysia Advisory Committee. She has also held international leadership roles, including as Deputy Chair of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) Professional Accountants in Business Committee.
Joining Datuk Zaiton in ACCA’s leadership team are President Ayla Majid, a sustainability strategist from Pakistan, and Deputy President Melanie Proffitt, Chief Financial Officer of England’s Farncombe Estate. This marks a historic milestone for ACCA, as it is the first time all three senior officer roles are held by women.
