KUALA LUMPUR: Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has appointed Shafiq Abdul Jabbar as its new Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective 7 July 2025. He will succeed Khalijah Ismail in the role.
With over 25 years of experience across various industries, Shafiq is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping Maybank’s strategic direction and transformation journey. The banking group said in a Bursa Malaysia filing that Shafiq will support President and Group CEO Khairussaleh Ramli in driving value creation and strategic decision-making.
He will also lead the transformation of the group finance division by leveraging technology and data to build forward-looking financial capabilities.
“Shafiq’s strong financial leadership will be instrumental in advancing our strategic growth agenda,” said Khairussaleh. “We look forward to his contribution as we continue positioning Maybank as the most positively impactful financial institution.”
Shafiq will work closely with the group executive committee to enhance shareholder value, reinforce governance standards, and ensure long-term sustainable growth.
