Bursa Malaysia Berhad Announces Appointment Of New Independent Non-Executive Directors

Bursa Malaysia Berhad ("Bursa Malaysia" or the “Exchange”) today announced the appointment of Encik Redza Goh Aik Meng and Puan Sharifatu Laila Syed Ali as Independent Non-Executive Directors to its Board of Directors (“Board”), effective 27 March 2024.
 
Encik Redza Goh Aik Meng brings to the Board extensive experience spanning 39 years in Information Technology (IT) and digitalisation, with focus on driving business and organisational transformations. He most recently served as Digital and Technology Advisor for DIALOG Berhad until February 2023. Prior to this role, he was the Vice President and Group Chief Information Officer of PETRONAS, where he led significant digital and IT initiatives. He spent the majority of his earlier corporate years at Accenture, before retiring as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Accenture Malaysia in 2014 after 26 years of service. Encik Redza Goh graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Computation from the University of Manchester Institute of Science & Technology (UMIST).
 
Puan Sharifatu Laila Syed Ali rejoins the Board with her wealth of experience in investment management and capital markets. She was previously a Public Interest Director and Independent Non-Executive Director of Bursa Malaysia Berhad from 1 October 2020 to 16 August 2023. With a career that spans over 30 years, she has held key positions in notable Malaysian financial institutions, including roles at Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB), the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), and Lembaga Tabung Haji. She was also the Chief Executive Officer of ValueCap from 2002 until 2018. Puan Sharifatu graduated with BSc (Hons) in Science from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and Master of Business Administration from University of Malaya. She has also completed the Advanced Management Programme at Harvard Business School. She is currently an Independent Non-Executive Director of YTL Corporation Berhad and a Member of the Investment Committee of University of Malaya.
 
Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar, Chairman of Bursa Malaysia, said, “Encik Redza Goh’s and Puan Sharifatu Laila’s appointment as Independent Non-Executive Directors mark another deliberate effort in our journey towards continually strengthening the Board’s expertise and diversity as Bursa Malaysia progresses as a multi-asset exchange. Encik Redza’s illustrious career in IT and digital transformation will serve us well as the Exchange deepens efforts to augment customer experience and achieve efficiencies through further digitalisation and new technologies. Equally, Puan Sharifatu’s return enriches our Board with her vast experience in investment management and capital markets. Her familiarity with Bursa Malaysia's strategic priorities, combined with a fresh perspective from her recent experiences, aligns perfectly with our intent to truly fulfil the purpose of the Exchange."
 
“We are confident that Bursa Malaysia is guided by a strong and committed Board to help move the Exchange forward and into a stronger position as we navigate an increasingly competitive market landscape, propelling us towards innovation, sustainability, and capital market excellence. Together, we look forward to fulfilling our mission of creating opportunities and growing value for our wide-ranging stakeholders, the marketplace and the nation,” Tan Sri Abdul Wahid added.
 
Tan Sri Abdul Wahid also acknowledged the contribution of Madam Chong Chye Neo as she retires from the Board. “We wish to thank Madam Chong for her service and guidance to Bursa Malaysia. Madam Chong has been an invaluable member of the Board and we wish her all the best in her future endeavours.” Madam Chong retired as Independent Non-Executive Director effective 27 March 2024, after serving Bursa Malaysia for more than five years since 21 December 2018.
 
As at 27 March 2024, the composition of Bursa Malaysia’s Board of Directors is as follows:
 
1.     Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar
Chairman, Public Interest Director and Independent Non-Executive Director
 
2.     Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift
Chief Executive Officer, Non-Independent Executive Director
 
3.     Dato’ Anad Krishnan Muthusamy
Public Interest Director and Independent Non-Executive Director
 
4.     Datin Azlina Mahmad
Public Interest Director and Independent Non-Executive Director
 
5.     Tan Sri Abdul Farid Alias
Senior Independent Non-Executive Director
 
6.     Datuk Bazlan Osman
Independent Non-Executive Director
 
7.     Encik Syed Ari Azhar Syed Mohamed Adlan
Independent Non-Executive Director
 
8.     Madam Tan Ler Chin
Independent Non-Executive Director
 
9.     Puan Sharifatu Laila Syed Ali
Independent Non-Executive Director
 
10.   Encik Redza Goh
Independent Non-Executive Director