SME Bank Malaysia names Samad Majid Zain as CEO

He previously worked as a group chief operating officer at an investment bank.

Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Berhad (SME Bank) has appointed Samad Majid Zain as chief executive officer (CEO) effective 1 July.

Samad joined the Malaysia-based bank as chief financial officer (CFO) in November 2021. He also previously served as relief president/ CEO.

“Since joining the bank, he has played an instrumental role in strengthening SME Bank's financial resilience, operational excellence and strategic execution while providing steady leadership during a significant period of transition,” said Zulkiflee Hashim, chairman of SME Bank.

Prior to joining the bank, Samad worked as group chief operating officer of an investment bank.