KUALA LUMPUR: Ambank (AMMB) Holdings Berhad is please to announce the appointment of Ling Fou-Tsong @ Jamie Ling as its Group Chief Executive Officer and Chief Executive Officer of Ambank (M) Berhad, effective Nov 23.
In a press release by Ambank, it stated that Ling, 55, brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record.
Ling served as the Group Chief Financial Officer from 2017, where he manages full spectrum of AmBank Group’s finance, overseeing the Group’s financial strategy and implementation.
“Jamie’s in-depth commercial and financial experience covers key roles held in treasury, finance, risk management and sales in international banking institutions.
“His comprehensive career portfolio transcends across corporate, investment and retail banking, treasury, risk management and financial management,” it said.
It added that the board believes that Ling’s broad and extensive experience in the banking industry coupled with his strong leadership skill and vision, will further strengthen AmBank’s position in the industry and propel the bank to greater heights.
On another note, Datuk Sulaiman Mohd Tahir will be retiring as Ambank’s group CEO and CEO of Ambank on Nov 22.
“Sulaiman reached the company’s retirement age of 60 in January earlier this year having led the banking group for eight years.
“His tenure at the Group saw him proficiently steer the company through some of its most demanding challenges,” it added.
Regarding his distinguished career in banking, Ambank said it had the privilege of knowing Sulaiman since the time he first started his banking career at Bank of Commerce in 1987.
“We can attest to his considerable and wide experience over more than 35 years culminating in leading the AmBank Group.
“This is certainly a significant value he will bring to wherever he decides to offer his service next.”
Ambank said Sulaiman leaves behind a legacy of strategic growth, talent development and digital transformation, ultimately positioning AmBank as a competitive, award-winning financial institution serving a wide-ranging clientele.
