Bursa Malaysia appoints Bank Islam's Azizan Abd Aziz as new CFO
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia Bhd has appointed Azizan Abd Aziz as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective Aug 1, 2025, following the resignation of Rosidah Baharom last month.
Azizan joins the exchange from Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd, where he has served as CFO since May 2019 and was later promoted to Group CFO following the Islamic bank's listing in October 2021.
In a filing to Bursa Malaysia today, Bank Islam confirmed that Azizan has stepped down to pursue other career opportunities, with his last working day set for July 31.
Bursa Malaysia announced Azizan's appointment in a separate filing, highlighting his more than 20 years of experience in accounting, finance and advisory, including previous roles at Deloitte Malaysia and KPMG United Kingdom.
"Azizan's extensive expertise in both conventional and Islamic finance makes him well-suited to steer Bursa Malaysia's financial strategy and governance," the exchange said.
Azizan's entry into Bursa Malaysia follows the departure of Rosidah, who officially stepped down on May 17 to pursue personal interests, prompting a search for her replacement.
During the interim, group finance and corporate services executive vice president Rasmona Abdul Rahman was appointed acting CFO to ensure continuity.
Azizan is a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants and holds a chartered professional qualification in Islamic Finance.
He earned his degree in accounting and finance from the University of Plymouth in the UK.
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