Azizan Abd Aziz

Mr. Azizan Abd Aziz was appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Bursa Malaysia Berhad on 1 August 2025. In this role, he leads the Exchange’s financial strategy and operations, with oversight of key functions including finance
operations, corporate planning and reporting, investor relations, administration and facilities management, security
services, group procurement and business execution. Azizan’s responsibilities were further expanded with his appointment as Director of the Islamic Capital Market (ICM) on 1 May 2026. In this additional capacity, he provides strategic oversight and leadership for Bursa Malaysia’s Islamic capital market priorities, working closely with internal stakeholders and market participants to support the continued development, innovation, and strengthening of the ICM ecosystem, in line with the Exchange’s strategic objectives. Azizan brings over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, with deep expertise in financial strategy, governance, and transformation. Prior to joining Bursa Malaysia, he served as Group Chief Financial Officer at Bank Islam, where he played a pivotal role in the Bank’s restructuring and listing, and drove financial performance and strategic growth through digitalisation and enhanced service offerings. He currently serves as a Director on several subsidiary boards within the Bursa Malaysia Group, including Bursa Malaysia Digital Sdn Bhd, Bursa Malaysia Carbon Market Sdn Bhd, Bursa Malaysia Carbon Market Nominees Sdn Bhd, and Bursa Malaysia RAM Capital Sdn Bhd, reflecting his broad involvement in and contribution to the Exchange’s strategic initiatives. Azizan holds a Bachelor of Accounting and Finance from the University of Plymouth, United Kingdom. He is a Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), a Chartered Accountant with the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), and a member of the Chartered Professional
in Islamic Finance (CPIF).