Norazilla Binti Md Tahir
• Independent Non-Executive Director
• Chairman of Audit and Risk Committee
• Member of Investment Committee
Norazilla Binti Md Tahir (“Puan Nora”) was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director (“INED”) of Kenanga Investors Berhad (“KIB”) and as a member of its Audit and Risk Committee (“ARC”) and Investment Committee of KIB on 2 January 2024. She was subsequently appointed as the Chairman of the ARC of KIB on 1 August 2024.
Puan Nora was appointed as an INED of Eq8 Capital Sdn Bhd (Formerly known as I-VCAP Management Sdn Bhd) on 1 August 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. 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.