| Working experience and occupation |
Encik Hizamuddin has an extensive experience in the field of Islamic banking and has more than 20 years of experience in corporate management, particularly in corporate planning, corporate finance (both equity & capital market), debt restructuring, enterprise risk management, cross border mergers and acquisitions, privatisation, investor relations and stakeholders engagement.
He was the Chief Executive Officer of Urusharta Jamaah Sdn Bhd ("UJSB"), a Special Purpose Vehicle owned by Minister of Finance Incorporated, one of the largest Shariah-based equity house in Malaysia.
Prior to UJSB, Encik Hizamuddin was the Executive Director, Investment of Lembaga Tabung Haji ("LTH"), a position that he assumed after serving as LTH's Chief Strategy Officer and Chief of Staff. Prior to joining LTH, he was the Chief Strategy Officer of several entities namely, BIMB Holdings Berhad, Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad and MTD Capital.
During the Asian Financial Crisis 1997, he served as a Corporate Finance Specialist cum Special Assistant to the Managing Director of Pengurusan Danaharta Nasional Berhad. He was also instrumental in the establishment of PrudentialBSN Takaful Berhad in 2006.
Encik Hizamuddin was instrumental in initiating and promoting key Islamic Finance initiatives by Bank Negara Malaysia where he was involved in amongst others; the establishment of the Investment Account Platform, development and execution of the restricted investment account under the Islamic Financial Services Act, 2013, and Dana Al Ansar, a collaboration with LTH to provide dedicated funds for Muslim Bumiputra SMEs. He also spearheaded the Deposit Transition Plan and was instrumental in the integration of the principles of Value Based Intermediary in banks business model.
Encik Hizamuddin was the recipient of the Upcoming Personality of Islamic Finance (Leadership) by the Global Islamic Finance Award 2016. |