KUALA LUMPUR, 1 July 2020 – Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad (“Kenanga Investment Bank”) today announced the appointment of its new Chairman, Y.A.M. Tan Sri Dato' Seri Syed Zainol Anwar Ibni Syed Putra Jamalullail (“Tan Sri Syed Anwar Jamalullail”), effective 1 July 2020. Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Syed Anwar Jamalullail succeeds Encik Izlan Izhab (“Encik Izlan”).
“I would like to thank Encik Izlan for his leadership of the Board since 2017 and I look forward to working closely with the fellow Board Members and Management Team of Kenanga Investment Bank to shape the continued success of the Company,” said Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Syed Anwar Jamalullail.
“On behalf of Kenanga Investment Bank, I would like to extend a warm welcome to Tan Sri Syed Anwar Jamalullail to the Board of Kenanga Investment Bank. Tan Sri’s extensive experience, knowledge and proven leadership will provide Kenanga Investment Bank the continued momentum to chart innovations, pursue future growth, and further strengthen our position as the largest independent investment bank in the country,” said Datuk Chay Wai Leong, Kenanga Investment Bank, Group Managing Director.
Encik Izlan congratulates Tan Sri Syed Anwar Jamalullail on the new appointment stating, “I am confident that under the guidance of Tan Sri Syed Anwar Jamalullail, Kenanga Investment Bank and its Group of Companies will continue to thrive. I would like to thank Kenanga’s Founder and Adviser, YM Tan Sri Dato’ Paduka Tengku Noor Zakiah Tengku Ismail, Board Members, our shareholders and investors for their trust and support throughout my tenure.”
Tan Sri Syed Anwar Jamalullail is also currently the Chairman of Nestle (Malaysia) Berhad and the Chairman of its Nomination and Compensation Committee and a member of its Audit Committee. He is also the Chairman of S P Setia Berhad and Chairman of its Nomination and Remuneration Committee, as well as the Chairman of Lembaga Zakat Selangor and the Chancellor of SEGi University.
He was formerly the Chairman of Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad, EON Bank Berhad, Uni Asia Life Assurance Berhad, Uni Asia General Insurance Berhad, DRB-Hicom Berhad, Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad, Malakoff Corporation Berhad, Media Prima Berhad, Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad, Lembaga Tabung Haji’s Investment Panel, Pulau Indah Ventures Sdn Bhd. He was also the former Executive Chairman of Realmild (M) Sdn Bhd and Radicare (M) Sdn Bhd. Y.A.M. Tan Sri also served as an Independent Director of Maxis Communications Berhad and Bangkok Bank Berhad.
Kenanga Investment Bank would like to record its appreciation to Encik Izlan Izhab for his stewardship and invaluable contribution during his tenure as Chairman. Encik Izlan, who initially joined the Board of Kenanga Group in 2008, was subsequently appointed to the role of Chairman of Kenanga Investment Bank in February 2017. He will continue to serve as an Independent Non-Executive Director of Kenanga Investment Bank and Kenanga Futures Sdn Bhd.
