Datuk Wira (Dr.) Aria Putera Ismail
A highly dynamic, results-driven corporate leader with over 21 years of experience in banking and investment, renowned for strategic decision-making and a teamwork-oriented approach in driving organisational vision through people, processes, and technology. • Former Group President & CEO, SME Bank Malaysia — led cultural, business and digital transformation as a Development Financial Institution (DFI) • President Director/CEO, Maybank Syariah Indonesia • Director/Executive Vice President, Global Markets Islamic, Maybank Islamic Berhad • Established the first Islamic window in Hong Kong (Hong Leong Islamic Bank) • Chairman, ADFIM; Board Member, ADFIAP • Foundational years at Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Core Areas: Strategic & Digital Transformation • Islamic Banking & Finance • Development Financial Institution (DFI) Leadership • Corporate Governance & Board Leadership • Government Securities & Capital Markets
