• Independent Non-Executive Director
• Member of Investment Committee
• Member of Audit and Risk Committee
Norazilla Binti Md Tahir (“Puan Nora”) was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director (“INED”) and a Member of the Audit and Risk Committee and Investment Committee of Kenanga Investors Berhad on 2 January 2024.
She is currently an INED of Citibank Berhad, as well as Chairman of its Audit Committee and member of its Nominations and Compensation Committee and Risk Management Committee.
She is also currently serving as an INED of Genting Malaysia Berhad, Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad and its subsidiaries, Global Maritime Ventures Berhad, Pembangunan Leasing Corporation Sdn Bhd, BI Credit & Leasing Berhad and PLC Credit & Factoring Sdn Bhd. Puan Nora had also previously served as an INED of Etiqa Life Insurance Berhad, Amanah Raya Berhad and AmanahRaya Trustees Berhad.
Puan Nora holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accounting from University of Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom. She is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) and a Fellow Chartered Accountant of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
She has more than twenty-five (25) years’ experience in financial management, notably in Financial Institution and Capital Market. Prior to her early retirement, Puan Nora was the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of Cagamas Berhad group of companies (“Cagamas Group”). She spearheaded the financial leadership of Cagamas Group and was responsible for upholding strong financial management and governance while providing timely, accurate and reliable financial information and enhancing internal control.
Apart from Cagamas Group, Puan Nora held other CFO/ Head of Finance positions at three (3) Islamic banking institutions, namely RHB Islamic Bank Berhad, Asian Finance Bank Berhad and the Al Rajhi Banking and Investment Corporation (Malaysia) Berhad.
Besides banking, Puan Nora is also experienced in fast moving consumer goods, having been involved in sales logistic chain management while at L’Oreal Malaysia Sdn Bhd and Universal Music Sdn Bhd.
