Datuk Zaiton Mohd Hassan, an experienced Malaysian finance professional, has been elected as deputy president of ACCA. She will work alongside newly-elected president Melanie Proffitt and vice president Cristina Gutu in leading ACCA’s global community of more than 257,000 members and 530,000 future members across 180 countries.
Having been elected to ACCA’s Council in 2016, Datuk Zaiton has contributed actively to the organisation’s strategy and engagement in Asia Pacific and beyond. She currently serves as CEO of the Malaysia Professional Accountancy Centre (MyPAC), a non-profit organisation that helps students from lower-income backgrounds access careers in accountancy. She is also chair of GX Bank, Malaysia’s first digital bank, and holds a number of board and advisory roles promoting sound governance and professional development.
Datuk Zaiton Mohd Hassan said: “I’m honoured to take on the role of deputy president of ACCA and to continue contributing to an organisation that has always stood for opportunity and inclusion. I’ve seen first-hand how the ACCA Qualification changes lives, opening doors to rewarding careers and enabling people to give back to their communities. I look forward to supporting this mission in the year ahead.”
Datuk Zaiton has also served as president of the ACCA Malaysia Advisory Committee and as deputy chair of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) Professional Accountants in Business Advisory Group.
She is recognised for her calm, collaborative leadership and her strong belief in ethics, education, and access. Through her work with MyPAC and various national boards, she has consistently advocated for social mobility, transparency, and integrity in finance.
This year marks the second time that all three ACCA officer roles are held by women, reflecting ACCA’s continued commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion.
