RHB Banking Group announces the appointments of Mohamed Bin Rastam Shahrom as its Group Chief Financial Officer (GCFO), Phuah Shok Cheng as Regional Chief Financial Officer and Head of Capital Strategy, Kevin Vijendren Davies as Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of RHB Investment Bank Berhad, and Tan Boon Ching as Group Chief Internal Auditor effective 1 August 2024.
Mohamed holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, United Kingdom. He is a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), United Kingdom and a member of Malaysian Institute of Accountants and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.Mohamed brings a wealth of experience and expertise to RHB, having held significant leadership roles in the corporate sectors. His impressive career includes serving as Acting Group Chief Executive Officer and Group Chief Financial Officer of Malaysia Airports Holding Berhad, and the Chief Financial Officer of UEM Sunrise, demonstrating his ability to excel in diverse roles. His expertise spans across various
domains including finance, strategy, change management, business development, and stakeholder management.
Group Managing Director/Group Chief Executive Officer of RHB Banking Group, Mohd Rashid Mohamad, said, “We are delighted to welcome Mohamed to RHB Banking Group. With over 20 years of experience in business and finance, and a proven track record in financial management and strategic leadership, Mohamed will further complement and strengthen our senior leadership team. His expertise will be instrumental to achieving our strategic goals and driving our financial strategy
towards further enhancing shareholder value. We look forward to his contributions to the Group.”
Phuah Shok Cheng, who has served as Acting Group Chief Financial Officer since January 2024, will transition to the role of Regional Chief Financial Officer and Head of Capital Strategy. In her new role, she will leverage her expertise to drive regional financial performance and shape the future of RHB’s capital strategy.
Meanwhile, Kevin Vijendren Davies will succeed Ganesh Sabaratnam, whose contract ended on 30 June 2024. Kevin brings to RHB a wealth of knowledge and experience in corporate and investment banking, which includes two decades of market insights. He began his career in corporate finance at Ernst & Young before joining Maybank in 2000.
