KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — Maybank has appointed Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir as its Group Head of Global Banking effective October 1, 2014.

Amirul Feisal will be responsible for Maybank Kim Eng and Maybank Asset Management group as well as Maybank group’s client coverage, global market, corporate banking and transaction banking operations.

Group President and Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Abdul Farid Alias said in a statement today that Amirul Feisal’s in-depth knowledge, leadership skills and regional experience makes him the right candidate to helm Maybank’s global banking business.

“Amirul Feisal is familiar with our organisation, values and our operations.

“Given this advantage as well as his experience across a broad range of businesses and industries, I have no doubt that under his stewardship, Maybank will be able to capture greater synergies across our well-diversified footprint and enhance sustainable business growth for the group,” he added. — Bernama