CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (CGS MY) has announced a significant leadership transition as part of its strategy to advance its regional ambitions and strengthen its position in Malaysia’s financial landscape. Effective 1 January 2026, current Deputy Chief Executive Officers Khairi Shahrin Arief bin Baki and Alan Inn Wei Loon will assume the roles of CEO and Country Head, respectively, following the retirement of current CEO Azizah Mohd Yatim. Ahead of the transition, Khairi and Alan will serve as CEO-designate and Country Head-designate beginning 1 December 2025 to ensure a smooth handover of responsibilities.
The announcement comes as CGS MY continues to build momentum under a transformative leadership era. Group CEO of CGS International Securities Pte. Ltd., Carol Fong, expressed deep appreciation for Azizah’s contributions since taking on the CEO role in early 2023. Together with Khairi and Alan, Azizah led the company through a period of remarkable achievements, including maintaining CGS MY’s position as the No. 1 broker on Bursa Malaysia for more than half of 2025, recording over MYR 120 billion in trading value as of October 2025, and introducing several market-first financial products and solutions. Under her stewardship, the company also expanded its service offerings across wealth and asset management, derivatives and Islamic products, investment banking and advisory, and sustainability-focused trading and investment solutions.
Fong highlighted that the Group remains committed to its long-term vision of becoming Asia’s global investment house, with a focus on unlocking opportunities across China and ASEAN markets through the support of its shareholder, China Galaxy Securities. She emphasized the Group’s confidence in the Malaysian leadership team as they continue to execute CGS MY’s strategic roadmap under Khairi and Alan’s guidance.
In her farewell remarks, Azizah described her tenure as a privilege and expressed confidence in the incoming leadership duo, citing their collaborative spirit and strategic capability in driving CGS MY into its next phase of growth. Khairi echoed this optimism, saying he is honored by the trust placed in him and is committed to steering the company through strengthened governance, operational excellence, and regional market leadership. He emphasized leveraging CGS MY’s established market expertise, strong research capabilities, and broad networks—especially in Shariah advisory, asset management, derivatives, and sustainability—as key pillars for accelerated growth.
Alan highlighted the importance of cross-border connectivity in driving Malaysia’s position as a regional financial hub. Over the past two years, CGS MY has enhanced its China-Malaysia and China-ASEAN linkages, enabling deeper collaboration in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, listings, and investment platforms. He affirmed his dedication to further strengthening these strategic ties and positioning Malaysia as a prime destination for business and investment activities in the region.
The leadership appointments underscore CGS MY’s commitment to reinforcing its governance structure, broadening its service offerings, and supporting its growing investment banking, wealth management, and asset management businesses. As the organization continues to scale its regional presence, CGS MY aims to maintain its leading broker position on Bursa Malaysia while progressing toward its goal of becoming a world-class investment house in Asia.