CIMB names ex-SC chief Syed Zaid Albar as chairman


Datuk Syed Zaid Albar - RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Former head honcho of Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), Datuk Syed Zaid Albar will take over as group chairman of CIMB Group Holdings Bhd from Tan Sri Mohd Nasir Ahmad, effective July 20, 2025, with the latter retiring on July 19 this year.

In line with the transition, Syed Zaid will be appointed as an independent non-executive director effective June 18, 2025.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Business News

Merdeka 118 Community Grants backs nine projects under Cycle 3
Trump hikes US global tariff rate to 15%
The parcel overhang
Zero abandoned homes�by�2030?
Unmasking housing market pricing abuses
Ringgit likely to trade cautiously next week ahead of key US data
Powering a new reinvestment cycle as demand surges
Up in Arms - or up the value chain?
Asia bonds for diversification
AI disruption fears rock markets

Others Also Read