Bursa Malaysia names MAA's Umar Swift to succeed Tajuddin Atan as CEO
Wednesday, 19 Dec 20185:27 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift will succeed Datuk Seri Tajuddin Atan as the CEO of Bursa Malaysia Bhd
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, effective Feb 11, 2019.In a statement, the stock exchange operator said the Securities Commission had concurred with the appointment in accordance with Section 10 of the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007.
"This decision by the Board of Directors was made following its implementation of a robust leadership succession plan, to ensure that the Exchange is best positioned to deliver on its value proposition to all stakeholders," it said.
Umar, who is currently the group CEO and group managing director of MAA Group Bhd
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, is a chartered accountant and has over 22 years of experience in the areas of banking and financial services.Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2018/12/19/datuk-muhamad-umar-swift-to-helm-bursa-malaysia/#a9kUyEwGFPUkxTfQ.99
