KUALA LUMPUR (May 6): RHB Bank Bhd said on Monday that it has appointed Mohd Najman Isa as the new chief executive officer (CEO) and chief investment officer of RHB Islamic International Asset Management Bhd (RHBIIAM). The appointment took effect on April 8.

Before joining RHBIIAM, Najman spent six years with Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Hong Kong, where he was a lead equity portfolio manager for selected Asia Pacific ex-Japan equity mandates. He also served as its lead analyst for the financial sector of emerging Asia ex-China markets, according to a statement from RHB.

Prior to that, Najman was the lead portfolio manager for selected Shariah Asia ex-Japan and Shariah Asean equity mandates at Eastspring Investments Malaysia. Before that, he co-managed various equity mandates at Aberdeen Asset Management.

According to RHB, Najman is a chartered financial analyst and has a capital markets services representative’s licence.

Datuk Fad’l Mohamed, managing director of RHB Banking Group wholesale banking, said Najman’s appointment as the new CEO of RHBIIAM is a strategic move that underscores the group’s commitment to the continuous growth of RHBIIAM.

“With his exceptional investment capabilities, experience and expertise, we are confident that he will spearhead the expansion of our shariah-compliant investment solutions portfolio, delivering more relevant options to our esteemed clients,” Fad’l added.