PETALING JAYA, Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has appointed Yasin Abdullah as group CEO of Islamic banking and CEO of Maybank Islamic Bhd, effective Oct 1.
In a statement today, Maybank said Yasin will be responsible for leading the group’s Islamic banking franchise and spearheading its vision of becoming a global leader in Islamic finance.
Yasin Abdullah, 52, is currently Maybank’s group chief audit executive, where he spearheaded the Maybank Group Audit Strategic Plan 2023-2025.
“He will oversee all aspects of Maybank Group’s Islamic finance business, including business strategies, product development and innovation, while ensuring that risk management and Shariah compliance are upheld to the highest standards. He will report to Maybank’s president and GCEO, and will also be a member of the group executive committee,” it said.
Yasin, 52, is currently Maybank’s group chief audit executive (GCAE), where he spearheaded the Maybank Group Audit Strategic Plan 2023–2025 to elevate the audit function through global best practices and strengthen assurance across the group. Meanwhile, Maybank has also appointed Malique Firdauz Ahmad Sidique, 47, as its new GCAE, effective Oct 1, succeeding Yasin.
Maybank president and GCEO Khairussaleh Ramli said the appointments continued to reflect the effectiveness of Maybank’s internal succession planning.
