Mohamed Rastam Shahrom.
PETALING JAYA: RHB Banking Group has appointed Mohamed Rastam Shahrom as its group chief financial officer (CFO), effective Aug 1, 2024.
Mohamed Rastam, 53, was formerly group chief financial officer and acting group chief executive officer of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd
(MAHB).
MAHB announced Mohamed Rastam’s resignation from both positions yesterday.
Meanwhile, RHB said in a statement that Mohamed Rastam brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the bank, having held significant leadership roles in the corporate sector.
“His impressive career includes serving as acting group chief executive officer and group chief financial officer of MAHB and the chief financial officer of UEM Sunrise Bhd, demonstrating his ability to excel in diverse roles.
“His expertise spans across various domains including finance, strategy, change management, business development and stakeholder management,” it said.
RHB group managing director and group chief executive officer Mohd Rashid Mohamad said he was delighted to welcome Mohamed Rastam to the banking group.
“His expertise will be instrumental to achieving our strategic goals and driving our financial strategy towards further enhancing shareholder value.
“We look forward to his contributions to the group.”
RHB also announced the appointments of Phuah Shok Cheng as regional chief financial officer and head of capital strategy, Kevin Vijendren Davies as managing director and chief executive officer of RHB Investment Bank Bhd, as well as Tan Boon Ching as group chief internal auditor, effective Aug 1, 2024.
