Arsalaan Ahmed Executive Board of Director, Berjaya Capital Berhad
With over 18 years of experience in banking, including digital and traditional models, Oz is a recognised leader in banking, FinTech and Islamic finance.
Having held several senior management roles with international exposure in the UK, the Middle East and Asia, Oz has innovated financial services solutions and advised governments in Islamic Finance. He has also been involved as an advisor and angel investor in the UK FinTech community for over 7 years, particularly with Islamic FinTechs.
A Founder and Executive Chairman of the FCA-regulated UK FinTech company, MMOB which specialises in Embedded Finance and Services and Open Banking technology.
Oz is currently serving as a member of the Board of Directors in Berjaya Capital Berhad, an investment holding arm of Berjaya Corporation that holds a portfolio of financial services companies. His focus is on FinTech and social impact through financial services.
Prior, Oz has been the CEO of two international banks spanning over 7years. As CEO of Al-Rajhi Bank Malaysia, he oversaw the attainment of strong financial performance whilst simultaneously launching a double award-winning Digital Bank, Rize.
Previously as CEO of HSBC Amanah, Oz oversaw the return of the bank to the number 1 foreign Islamic bank in peer rankings in Malaysia and also introduced the strategy to convert the bank into a Sustainable banking entity.
Historically, Oz has held the role of both Secretary and Treasurer of the Association of Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions Malaysia – the first foreigner to hold these positions.
Oz holds a ‘Corporate Directors Certificate’ from Harvard Business School, an MBA from London Business School’s Executive program, a ‘Masters in Economics, Finance and Management’ from the University of Bristol and a BSc (Hons) in ‘Information Management’ from University College London, and two professional qualifications. In 2018, he was awarded 'Islamic Banker of the Year' by The Asset AAA and in 'FinTech Leader' in 2024 by GIFA
