IGB Berhad has announced the redesignation of veteran corporate figure Dato’ Dr Zaha Rina Zahari as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective June 8, 2026.
Dato’ Dr Zaha Rina was redesignated from her previous position as Independent Director while retaining her status as an Independent Non-Executive member of the board.
She is currently serves as Chairman of Manulife Insurance Berhad and is also a director of the P&O Group. Her previous board roles include serving on the boards of Zurich Malaysia and MAA Berhad.
Widely recognised as a pioneer in Malaysia’s capital markets, she played a key role in establishing the Malaysian Derivatives Exchange in 2001. She later became Head of Exchanges, overseeing the operations of the former Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLSE), MESDAQ, the Malaysian Derivatives Exchange (MDEX) and the Labuan Financial Exchange (LFX) prior to the demutualisation of Bursa Malaysia Berhad.
Her extensive financial services experience also includes serving as Chief Executive Officer of RHB Securities between 2004 and 2006, as well as advising on the establishment of the Bahrain Financial Exchange.
Currently, she acts as an adviser to Sage 3 Sdn Bhd, a boutique corporate finance consultancy firm.
Beyond IGB, Dato’ Dr Zaha Rina also serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director at Hibiscus Petroleum Berhad, Hong Leong Industries Berhad and IGB itself, reflecting her broad expertise in governance and strategic oversight across multiple sectors.
Earlier in her career, she held the position of Chief Financial Officer within her family-owned business interests, which spanned telecommunications, travel and manufacturing industries.
Dato’ Dr Zaha Rina holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from the University of Hull, where her research focused on capital markets and derivatives.
Apart from her corporate achievements, she is also actively involved in initiatives aimed at empowering women and supporting community development. She has organised numerous fundraising programmes for non-governmental organisations and serves as a consultant to the Olave Baden-Powell Society, which raises funds for the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.
The redesignation comes as IGB continues to strengthen its governance framework and board leadership as it pursues growth across its property, retail and hospitality businesses.
