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The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Takaful Malaysia appoints Charon Mokhzani as new group chairman
KUALA LUMPUR: Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Keluarga Bhd (Takaful Malaysia) has appointed Datuk Charon Wardini Mokhzani as group chairman, effective June 1, 2025. Charon succeeds Datuk Mohammed Hussein, who retired on May 31 after serving as group chairman since 2020, the takaful group said. 'The appointment of Charon as group chairman marks a significant milestone for Takaful Malaysia, enabling the Islamic financial institution to continue charting a course for sustainable growth and leadership in the insurance and takaful industry,' it said in a statement today. Charon has held senior leadership roles across the corporate, investment, and government-linked sectors, including as chairman of Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd (Exim Bank), founding chief executive officer (CEO) of Khazanah Research Institute, executive director of Khazanah Nasional Bhd, deputy CEO of CIMB Group, and CEO of CIMB Investment Bank Bhd. Takaful Malaysia director Mohd Azman Sulaiman said Charon's extensive experience across the financial services, public policy, and legal sectors brings a wealth of knowledge and insight that will be instrumental in guiding Takaful Malaysia's future direction. 'We are confident that his leadership will strengthen our commitment to excellence, innovation, and stakeholder value creation,' he said. In addition to his corporate achievements, Charon serves on the boards of Yayasan Tuanku Fauziah, Yayasan Tuanku Syed Putra Perlis, and the Kuala Lumpur Business Club, and was a member of the board of Universiti Putra Malaysia.
The Star
3 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Takaful Malaysia appoints Datuk Charon Mokhzani as group chairman
Datuk Charon Wardini Mokhzani appointed as the new group chairman of Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Keluarga Bhd, effective June 1. KUALA LUMPUR: Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Keluarga Bhd has announced the appointment of Datuk Charon Wardini Mokhzani as the new group chairman, effective June 1. Charon succeeds Datuk Mohammed Hussein, who retired on May 31 after serving with dedication since 2020. The appointment of Charon marks a significant milestone for Takaful Malaysia, enabling the Islamic financial institution to continue charting a course for sustainable growth and leadership in the insurance and takaful industry. Takaful Malaysia Keluarga director Mohd Azman Sulaiman conveyed the Board's appreciation and welcomed Charon's appointment. He emphasised the Board's confidence in Charon's leadership and his ability to steer the group toward continued growth and excellence. 'We are honoured to welcome Charon as our group chairman. His extensive experience across the financial services, public policy and legal sectors brings a wealth of knowledge and insight that will be instrumental in guiding Takaful Malaysia's future direction. 'We are confident that his leadership will strengthen our commitment to excellence, innovation and stakeholder value creation,' said Mohd Azman. Charon is a seasoned leader with a distinguished track record in senior leadership roles across the corporate, investment and government-linked sectors. His career includes key positions as the chairman of Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd (EXIM Bank), founding chief executive officer of Khazanah Research Institute, executive director of Khazanah Nasional Bhd, deputy chief executive officer of CIMB Group and chief executive officer of CIMB Investment Bank Bhd, as well as the chairman of Principal Asset Management Bhd and managing partner of Zaid Ibrahim & Co. In addition to his corporate achievements, Charon serves on the boards of Yayasan Tuanku Fauziah, Yayasan Tuanku Syed Putra Perlis and the Kuala Lumpur Business Club and was a member of the Board of Universiti Putra Malaysia. Charon holds an impressive academic background, having read Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Balliol College, University of Oxford and pursued law at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. He is a Chartered Banker, a Fellow of the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers, a non-practising barrister of the Middle Temple and an advocate and solicitor of the High Court of Malaya. Takaful Malaysia group chief executive officer Nor Azman Zainal said, 'His strategic leadership in navigating complex regulatory environments and shaping policy-related initiatives has been widely recognised across the Malaysian corporate landscape. 'We look forward to working closely with Charon as we embark on the next phase of our journey. 'His vision and leadership will be pivotal in driving the group's strategic initiatives, enhancing our competitiveness and strengthening our position as a leading Islamic financial institution in Malaysia and beyond.'
