KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia Bhd
has appointed Azizan Abdul Aziz as director of its Islamic Capital Market (ICM), effective May 1, 2026.
In a statement, the stock exchange operator said Azizan will assume the new role in addition to his current position as chief financial officer (CFO) of Bursa Malaysia.
“The appointment reflects Bursa Malaysia’s continued focus on strengthening its Islamic capital market proposition alongside its broader strategic priorities,” Bursa Malaysia said.
In his capacity as director of ICM, Azizan will provide strategic oversight and direction for Bursa Malaysia’s Islamic capital market-related priorities, working closely with internal stakeholders and market participants to support the continued development of the ICM ecosystem.
“As CFO, he will continue to oversee Bursa Malaysia’s overall finance function, including financial and management reporting, corporate planning and budgeting,” Bursa Malaysia said.
Azizan has over 20 years of experience in finance, accounting, and corporate advisory.
Prior to joining Bursa Malaysia, he was Group CFO at Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd and M&A Partner at Deloitte Southeast Asia. He also held senior roles at KPMG in the UK and Malaysia.
Azizan holds a degree in Accounting & Finance from the University of Plymouth, UK, and is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) and a fellow of ACCA.
