Details
Date of Appointment:13 March 2026
Membership of Board Committee(s):
  • Member of Joint Audit and Examination Committee
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science in Economics (Honours), City, University of London, United Kingdom
  • Master of Business Administration, Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, United Kingdom
  • Member, Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia
Directorship(s) in Listed Issuers in Malaysia:
*Wholly-owned subisidiary of AMMB
Listed Issuers
  • None
Public Companies
  • Independent Non-Executive Director, AmInvestment Bank Berhad*
Experience:
  • Encik Rafidz is a seasoned senior executive with over 30 years of experience in highly regulated businesses, spanning investment banking, development finance, fintech, money services and platform-based businesses, supported by extensive experience in strategic leadership, governance and P&L oversight at both institutional and business line levels.
  • Encik Rafidz has held senior leadership roles at both C-suite and board levels across a broad range of financial services institutions. His previous appointments include President and Group Managing Director of Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad, Chief Executive Officer of Alliance Investment Bank Berhad, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Berhad, Head of Investment Banking of RHB Investment Bank Berhad, Director of Corporate Finance of CIMB Investment Bank Berhad and Country Head of CIMB-GK Securities Thailand.
  • Encik Rafidz has held senior C-suite leadership roles in fintech and platform-based businesses. His strategic roles in these technology-centric organisations have strengthened his perspective on the role of technology, data and platform-based business models in enhancing organisational competitiveness, scalability and resilience.
  • Encik Rafidz’s governance experience includes serving on the boards of a bank and a public company, as well as participating in key board and management committees, including audit and risk, credit, and asset and liability management committees.