Ekuinas appoints Aliff Omar as new CEO
KUALA LUMPUR: Ekuiti Nasional Bhd (Ekuinas) has announced the appointment of Aliff Omar Mohamad Omar as its chief executive officer (CEO), effective today.
In a statement, Ekuinas said Aliff brings over 16 years of experience in corporate advisory and deal-making, along with a deep understanding of Malaysia's mid-market landscape.
"Prior to joining Ekuinas, he held senior roles at UBS AG, CIMB Investment Bank, and Maybank Investment Bank, where he advised on landmark mergers and acquisitions as well as capital market transactions across Southeast Asia.
"A graduate of Northwestern University and the University of Cambridge, Aliff is well-regarded for his strategic vision, financial acumen, and commitment to Ekuinas' dual mandate of delivering sustainable financial returns and driving inclusive economic growth,' it said.
Ekuinas chairman Tan Sri Shahril Ridza Ridzuan said the board is confident that Aliff's leadership will strengthen Ekuinas' position in the Malaysian private capital ecosystem and steer the organisation into its next phase of strategic impact.
Meanwhile, Aliff said Ekuinas will continue to invest with discipline, operate with integrity, and deliver outcomes that go beyond financial returns, empowering businesses, uplifting communities, and unlocking opportunities for the next generation of Malaysian champions. - Bernama
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