KUALA LUMPUR: Hong Leong Islamic Bank Bhd (HLISB) has appointed Dafinah Ahmed Hilmi, formerly HSBC Amanah Malaysia Bhd director of commercial banking, as chief executive officer.
Dafinah succeeds Jasani Abdullah who retired at the end of April 2023 after serving HLISB for 16 years, said the Islamic banking arm of Hong Leong Bank Bhd.
“Dafinah brings with her 23 years of conventional and Islamic banking experience and previously held leadership roles across various areas of banking,” it said in a statement today.
For the past 19 years, she has been with HSBC in roles involving global banking and markets, global trade and receivables finance, and Shariah-compliant commercial banking products and solutions.
Dafinah said she was honoured to lead HLISB into an exciting chapter of growth for Islamic banking in Malaysia.
“By combining the bank’s strong digital foundation with a customer-centric approach and sustainable practices, we are well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of our customers and create long-term value for all stakeholders,” she said. – BERNAMA
