Pension fund Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan), or KWAP, has appointed Abdul Hakim Amir Zainol as its new chief financial officer (CFO), effective Nov 12.
Abdul Hakim brings more than 20 years of experience in financial leadership and strategic management across multiple international markets. Prior to joining KWAP, he served in various senior roles within the Cagamas Bhd group, including CFO and chief business officer.
In its statement, KWAP noted that Abdul Hakim’s global career exposure — covering financial control, treasury operations, strategic planning and regulatory oversight — provides him with a comprehensive understanding of financial governance and institutional transformation.
His career also includes leadership positions in the United Kingdom, with stints at C Hoare & Co, the country’s oldest private bank, as well as Aldermore Bank. He began his professional journey with KPMG and Ernst & Young, focusing on audit and assurance services.
KWAP chief executive officer Datuk Nik Amlizan Mohamed said Abdul Hakim’s appointment strengthens the organisation’s leadership bench. “His strong background in strategic finance, combined with his proven ability to drive performance and uphold governance standards, will be instrumental as KWAP continues to enhance its financial management and pursue its investment and sustainability priorities,” she said.
Abdul Hakim is a fellow of both the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Association of Corporate Treasurers (FCT). He is also a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA). He holds a degree in Accounting and Finance from the London School of Economics and a Sloan Master’s in Leadership and Strategy from London Business School.
In his new role, Abdul Hakim will lead KWAP’s financial strategy and stewardship, with a focus on strengthening fiscal resilience, enhancing transparency and supporting the fund’s long-term goal of securing a sustainable retirement future for Malaysia’s public sector workforce.
