Dr. Ayaz Ismail

Dr. Ayaz Ismail serves as Director, Islamic Wholesale Banking at CIMB Islamic Bank in Malaysia, focusing on Islamic investment banking products and solutions. He has played pivotal roles in ground-breaking and award-winning sukuk offerings globally, and is engaged in Islamic capital market development initiatives regionally. Prior to joining CIMB, he held various positions within the CEO's Office, Legal, Strategy, and Communications functions of Malaysian multinational conglomerate, Sime Darby. Dr. Ayaz completed his PhD in Islamic Finance at INCEIF University, Malaysia. He graduated with an MBA in Financial Studies from the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom, as a Chevening Scholar, and holds an LLB (Hons) from the same university. Additionally, he holds the Chartered Professional in Islamic Finance (CPIF) charter. He also serves as the Chairman of the Islamic Capital Markets Committee of the Malaysian Investment Banking Association and Secretary of the Chartered Institute of Islamic Finance Professionals.