Malaysia’s Employees Provident Fund chooses new leadertAmir Hamzah Azizan

The Board of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), Malaysia announces the appointment of Amir Hamzah Azizan as the fund’s Chief EPF Officer (CEO) effective 1 March 2021.

Previously helming TNB as its President/CEO, Amir Hamzah takes over the position from Tunku Alizakri Alias, who has been EPF CEO since 20 August 2018. He brings with him more than 25 years of corporate experience, beginning his career with the Shell Group of Companies before serving as CEO for MISC Berhad, PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad, PETRONAS Lubricants International, Icon Offshore Berhad, and Themed Attractions Resorts and Hotels Sdn Bhd. He holds a BSc in Management (majoring in Finance and Economics) from Syracuse University, New York.

EPF Chairman Tan Sri Ahmad Badri Mohd Zahir said, “Tunku Alizakri will be continuing his contributions towards public service in a different capacity. It is with a heavy heart, we bid goodbye and thank you to Tunku Alizakri for his unwavering dedication and service to the EPF spanning seven years, first as Deputy CEO (Strategy) and then as CEO.”

''I would like to welcome and congratulate Amir Hamzah on his appointment as the new EPF CEO. With his broad corporate experience, we are looking forward to his dynamic and focused leadership to lead the fund through this complex and challenging period of the EPF’s history.”