KUALA LUMPUR: Government-linked private equity firm Ekuiti Nasional Bhd (Ekuinas) has named Aliff Omar Mohamad Omar as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective today.
Ekuinas announced the appointment in a statement, highlighting Aliff’s extensive 16-year track record in corporate advisory and deal-making across Southeast Asia. His professional background includes senior roles at leading investment banks—UBS AG, CIMB Investment Bank, and Maybank Investment Bank—where he advised on landmark mergers, acquisitions, and capital market transactions.
A graduate of Northwestern University and the University of Cambridge, Aliff is recognised for his strategic foresight and financial expertise, along with a strong commitment to Ekuinas’ dual mandate of delivering sustainable returns while driving inclusive economic growth.
Ekuinas Chairman Tan Sri Shahril Ridza Ridzuan expressed confidence in the appointment, stating: “The board is confident that Aliff’s leadership will strengthen Ekuinas’ position in Malaysia’s private capital ecosystem and steer the organisation into its next phase of strategic impact.”
Commenting on his new role, Aliff said: “Ekuinas will continue to invest with discipline, operate with integrity, and deliver outcomes that go beyond financial returns—empowering businesses, uplifting communities, and unlocking opportunities for the next generation of Malaysian champions.”–BERNAMA
