Independent Non-Executive Director
Mr. Mahathir Bin Mahzan (Mahathir) is an esteemed Chartered Accountant and Fellow member of Chartered Accountants Ireland, the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), and the ASEAN Chartered Professional Accountants (ASEAN CPA). His extensive credentials underscore his unwavering dedication to excellence and integrity within the field of accountancy. A graduate with honours from University College London in Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Mahathir pursued his Chartered Accountancy training at a prestigious firm in Dublin, Ireland. Upon qualifying, he earned membership with Chartered Accountants Ireland, solidifying his reputation as a trusted Chartered Accountant.
Following a successful 15-year tenure in the United Kingdom and Ireland, Mahathir returned to Malaysia and joined Binafikir, a strategic advisory firm under Maybank Investment Bank. His role involved pivotal client engagements, providing strategic advisory services, overseeing project implementations, conducting feasibility studies, and offering financial advisory services for private finance initiatives and corporate clients. His broad expertise encompasses financial management and strategic planning.
Currently, Mahathir serves as the Founding & Managing Partner of Mahzan Sulaiman PLT, dedicated to empowering micro and small businesses. He also holds board positions in two publicly listed companies on Bursa Malaysia. At OCK Group Berhad, he excels as an Independent Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Audit & Risk Management Committee, demonstrating strong leadership and governance.
Additionally, Mahathir plays a pivotal role as the President of the Malaysian Accounting Firms Association (MAFA), advocating for the interests of accounting professionals. Committed to social responsibility, he serves as a Trustee and Treasurer of the Joseph William Yee Eu Foundation, which supports underprivileged youth in Malaysia through educational initiatives. Mahathir’s contributions exemplify his dedication to both industry excellence and societal impact.
Gender: Male
Nationality: Malaysian
Age: 44
Date of Appointment: 1 March 2022
Length of Service: Nil (As at 01 March 2022)
Date of Last Re-election: Nil