Datuk Mohd Zamree Mohd Ishak was appointed as CGC’s President and Chief Executive Officer on 1 January 2015.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Saint Louis University, United States of America (USA)
Master of Business Administration (Finance), University of Hull, United Kingdom
Qualification(s)
Chartered Banker, Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers & Chartered Banker Institute, UK
Asian International Executive Programme, INSEAD
Chartered Professional in Islamic Finance
Global Leadership Development Programme, ICLIF
Advanced Management Programme (AMP 191), Harvard Business School, USA
Working Experience Over 34 years of experience in banking operations, corporate banking, consumer banking and Islamic finance. He has held the following key positions:
Executive Assistant to the President & Chief Executive Officer, Malayan Banking Berhad (Maybank)
Chief Operations Officer, INCEIF – The Global University of Islamic Finance
Awards
Outstanding CEO Award, Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP)
Sustainability Leader of the Year, European Organisation for Sustainable Development, ADFIAP and the Association of African Development Finance Institutions in collaboration with the City of Karlsruhe, Germany
Yushida Husin was appointed Chief Executive Officer of CGC Digital Sdn Bhd on 1 August 2022. CGC Digital is a wholly owned subsidiary of CGC and was incorporated on 5 July 2022 in conjunction with CGC’s 50th Anniversary.
Education/Qualification(s)
Bachelor of Science in Statistics, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, United States of America
Working Experience Yushida joined CGC in 2016 where she handled various roles overseeing project management, technology and operations, with her last role being Chief Technology & Operations Officer of CGC before being tasked to lead her current role leading CGC Digital.
CGC Digital is a digital start-up, to further aid MSMEs’ access to financing and scale up their businesses using data- and technology-driven innovation.
Over 27 years of experience in various leading roles involving transformation, strategy, technology-led innovation, corporate support functions, operations and management consulting within the financial services industry. She has held the following key positions:
Daeng Hafez Arafat Zuhud joined CGC as the General Counsel & Company Secretary on 4 May 2015.
Education/Qualification(s) Bachelor of Laws (Hons.), International Islamic University Malaysia, 1994
Advocate and Solicitor of High Court of Malaya. Admitted on 18 March 1995
Licensed Company Secretary by Companies Commission of Malaysia since 1998
Working Experience Has accumulated 29 years of experience in various sectors such as financial services, oil & gas, telecommunications, aerospace, and hotel & property development. He has held the following key positions:
Manager, Legal & Corporate Services, and Company Secretary, Aerospace Technology Systems Corp. Sdn Bhd
Senior Manager, Legal & Company Secretarial/Joint Company Secretary, Lankhorst Berhad
Senior Manager, Legal & Human Resources, Intraline Group of Companies
Assistant Vice President, Group Corporate Secretarial, Maybank, and Company Secretary of Maybank Asset Management Group of Companies and Maybank (Cambodia) Plc
Zarina Osman was appointed as the Chief Risk Officer of CGC on 1 January 2024. Prior to her current role, she was the Chief Credit Officer and subsequently as Chief Credit and Operations Officer.
Education/Qualification(s)
Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons.), University of Malaya
Certified Credit Professional (CCP) from Institut Bank-Bank Malaysia
Banking Credit Specialist from Islamic Banking and Finance Institute Malaysia (IBFIM)
Islamic Professional Credit Certification from IBFIM
Working Experience Over 29 years of combined experience in business and credit management covering the entire Business Banking portfolio, including Investment, Treasury and Capital Markets, Corporate, Commercial, SMEs and Retail Business. With expertise in investment and corporate business at Amanah Merchant Bank Bhd, she was a pioneer member of RHB Islamic Bank Bhd, contributing to establishing Malaysia’s first Islamic Window subsidiary. She has held the following key positions and undertook credit transformation exercises as Head of Credit Management in:
Rahim Raduan was appointed as the Chief Operations Officer of CGC on 1 January 2024. He joined CGC on 2 May 2018 as the Chief Corporate Officer.
Education/Qualification(s)
Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) Accounting & Finance, University of East London, United Kingdom (UK)
Member, Financial Planning Association of Malaysia
Member, Malaysian Financial Planning Council
CIMB-INSEAD Leadership Programme, INSEAD, France Member, Malaysian Institute of Accountants
Fellow, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK
Working Experience Over 24 years of experience in many sectors, including investment and consumer banking, wealth management, fund management, automotive, infrastructure and property development. He has held the following key positions:
General Manager/Head of Group Finance Division, PROTON Holdings Bhd
Chief Operating Officer, CIMB Wealth Advisors Bhd
Managing Director/Chief Operating Officer, CIMB-Principal Asset Management Bhd (now known as Principal Asset Management Bhd)
Managing Director/Head of Consumer Banking’s Operations & Service Support, CIMB Bank Bhd
Sean Tan joined CGC on 5 April 2023 as Chief Business Officer.
Education/Qualification(s)
Bachelor of Commerce, Major in Finance and Marketing, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia
Working Experience Over 23 years of experience in banking and PropTech covering SME and Consumer Segments including Business Development, Sales Management, Product and Marketing, Business Strategy, Strategic Alliances, Collection and Recovery and Data Software Solutions. He has held the following key positions:
Head of Business Development, Data and Software Solutions Division, PropertyGuru Group
Head of Sales and Partnership, Business Banking, UOB Bank Malaysia
Head of Sales, Retail SME, Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia
Head of Personal Loan, Hong Leong Bank
Head of Propositions, Strategy and Channels, Commercial Banking, HSBC Bank Malaysia
Head of Product Service Unit, Commercial Banking and Business Banking, CIMB Bank Malaysia
Nazral Safril Mohammad Sapari joined CGC on 8 May 2023 as Chief Human Resources Officer.
Education/Qualification(s)
Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) in Human Resources Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA
Advanced Diploma in Business Management, Swansea Institute of Higher Education, Wales, United Kingdom
Diploma in Banking Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA
Working Experience Over 30 years of experience in human resource strategies, management, administration, and operations in banking as well as in various corporate environments. He has held the following key positions:
Director, Human Resources & Administration, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)
Head/General Manager, Human Resources & Administration, Touch ‘N Go Sdn Bhd
Regional Head/Director, HR Business Partner for Group Asset Management & Investments (CIMB Principal Asset Management Group), CIMB Investment Bank Berhad
Assistant General Manager, Planning & Organisation Design – Human Capital/Founding team member, Alinma Bank, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Senior Manager, Group Human Resources at AmBank (M) Berhad
Award Gold Award recipient for ‘People Leader of the Year’ from the SEEK People and Purpose Awards 2024.
Nurul Amni Mohd Amin joined CGC on 6 June 2023 as Chief Financial Officer.
Education/Qualification(s)
Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance, University of Southampton, United Kingdom
Fellow of Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Member of Malaysian Institute of Accountants
Working Experience Over 19 years of professional experience in accounting firms, with auditing experience in various commercial sectors within government agencies, financial institutions, and the sovereign wealth fund industry. She played an instrumental role in Khazanah’s strategic planning, performance reporting, and portfolio management. At PNB, she led transformative initiatives, implementing core investment systems, data warehouses, and building data teams. She has held the following key positions:
Vice President of Project Management Unit, Public Market Division, Permodalan Nasional Berhad
Associate Director, Head of Finance and Capital Management, Danajamin Nasional Berhad
Vice President of Strategic Management Unit in Managing Director’s Office, Khazanah Nasional Berhad
Led asset and fund management, investment holding, services and trading, property development and manufacturing industry at Ernst & Young
Wai Ko-chi is the Chief Technology Officer of CGC. His journey with CGC started on 5 June 2017.
Education/Qualification(s) • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons. Mechanical), University of Malaya
Working Experience Over 25 years of experience with various national and international organisations, involved in global and regional projects in applications development, systems integration, enterprise architecture, and managed services delivery. He oversees the company’s technology strategy, initiatives, and ensures efficient technology and cybersecurity operations in his current role. He has held the following positions:
Sum Leng Kuang joined CGC as Advisor, Investment in September 2015 and oversees the Investment Department.
Education/Qualification(s)
Bachelor of Commerce (Finance), University of Canterbury, New Zealand
Certified Financial Planner
Working Experience Over 40 years of experience in fund management, particularly in managing fixed income investment portfolios, credit evaluation, and credit risk management. She has held the following key positions:
Senior Vice President, Head of Fixed Income Investment, Great Eastern Life Assurance (Malaysia) Berhad
Mohamed Azman Mohamad Taufik joined CGC as a Senior Vice President, Bumiputera Development & Product on 4 February 2015.
Education/Qualification(s)
Bachelor of Management Studies, University of Waikato, New Zealand
Working Experience Over 34 years of experience in the banking and financial sectors, both in Malaysia and Indonesia. Has extensive experience in corporate banking, SME banking, and branch management. He has held the following key positions:
Senior Account Manager, Malayan Banking Berhad
Associate Director, Danajamin Nasional Berhad Associate Director, The Bank of Nova Scotia Berhad
Azman Idrus joined CGC on 12 September 2022 as the Head of Strategic Management, Corporate Division.
Education/Qualification(s)
Master of Business Administration, University of Hull, United Kingdom
Bachelor of Information Science, MARA University of Technology (UiTM)
Working Experience Over 26 years of experience in consumer banking strategy development, operations, channels, and change management leadership within financial institutions, including those with regional presence. Previous positions include:
Head of Channel Operations & Services, Al Rajhi Bank Malaysia
Head of Channel Operations & Head of Strategic Management, Consumer Banking, CIMB Bank Berhad
Senior Manager, AmBank (M) Berhad/AmBank Islamic
Consultant & Consulting Manager, Cap Gemini Ernst & Young Malaysia and Asia Pacific Research Officer & Junior Analyst, Citibank Berhad
Ila Dixit joined CGC Digital Sdn Bhd on 15 March 2023 as Chief Innovation Architect. She is currently CGC Digital’s Chief Digital and Innovation officer. CGC Digital is a wholly owned subsidiary of CGC and was incorporated on 5 July 2022 in conjunction with CGC’s 50th Anniversary.
Education/Qualification(s) • Master of Computer Management, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore, India
Working Experience Over 20 years of multi-channel delivery experience have established her as a leading expert in digital transformation. Her track record includes numerous successful engagements that have transformed customer experiences and streamlined operations. Previous key positions include:
Head, Digital Channels and Products, Celcom Axiata Berhad
Head, Digital Operations, Celcom Axiata Berhad
Digital Delivery Lead and Consultant, Tata Consultancy Services, Malaysia Sdn Bhd IT Billing and Operations, IBM, India
