KUALA LUMPUR — PNB yesterday announced the appointment of Datuk Rizal Rickman Ramli as its new President and Group Chief Executive (PGCE) following the retirement of Datuk Abdul Rahman Ahmad.
Datuk Abdul Rahman is retiring from all executive roles upon the conclusion of his two-year contract with PNB, after an illustrious corporate career spanning over 25 years as Chief Executive Officer of a number of leading Malaysian corporations, including CIMB Group Holdings Bhd, Ekuiti Nasional Bhd (Ekuinas), Media Prima Bhd and Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad (MRCB). His last effective working day will be on 31 May 2026.
Datuk Rizal Rickman, the current Deputy President and Group Chief Executive, will assume the role of Acting President and Group Chief Executive, ahead of his official appointment as the new President and Group Chief Executive of PNB effective 1 July 2026. Datuk Rizal Rickman brings more than eight years of progressive leadership at PNB, having risen through the organisation from heading its Real Estate, Private Markets, Strategic Investments, and Investment Stewardship divisions to his most recent role as Deputy PGCE, where he assumed Group-wide strategic and operational oversight.
Prior to joining PNB in 2018, Datuk Rizal Rickman held the position of Country Managing Partner for Malaysia at The Boston Consulting Group. He brings extensive experience in strategy, portfolio and investment management with strong leadership qualities as well as a comprehensive understanding of PNB’s mission, values and National and Bumiputera agenda.
PNB Board of Directors welcomes the appointment of Datuk Rizal Rickman, which reflects the successful conclusion of PNB’s effective internal succession planning. Datuk Rizal Rickman will provide leadership continuity and stability as PNB progress strongly to deliver on its current LEAP-6 Strategic Plan and chart its future growth in line with PNB’s purpose of uplifting the financial lives of Malaysians across generations.
The Board of Directors, management and staff at PNB extend their heartfelt thanks to Datuk Abdul Rahman for his invaluable contributions over five years in total with PNB across two stints. His leadership and commitment have been instrumental in strengthening PNB’s strategic focus and execution, reinforcing a culture of organisational excellence. —PNB
