Datuk Amran Hafiz Affifudin

Datuk Amran Hafiz Affifudin is a renowned figure in investment management and corporate governance, and contributed significantly to Khazanah Nasional Berhad, a prominent sovereign wealth fund in Malaysia. His dedication to shaping Malaysia's economic landscape is evident in his extensive and successful career.

In his current role as Executive Director – Head of Malaysian Investments, a position held since 2023, Datuk Amran oversees a substantial portfolio valued at around RM 70.0 billion RNAV. His leadership extends to chairing UEM Group Berhad, a leading infrastructure company, and Desaru Development Holdings One Sdn Bhd (DH1), the master developer behind Desaru Coast. He represents Khazanah on the board of Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), where he serves as Chairman of the TNB Board's Finance & Investments Committee.

Before his tenure at Khazanah, Datuk Amran gained valuable experience at Ethos Capital Sdn Bhd, Nusa Capital Sdn. Bhd., and Palm Resort Sdn. Bhd., where he showcased his financial expertise and strategic leadership.

He also served as Senior Vice President at Namirah Ventures Pte Ltd from 2000 to 2005, where he led the Malaysian office of a Singapore-based Private Equity firm and played a pivotal role in high-impact acquisitions and restructuring exercises.

Datuk Amran initiated his career at Petroleum Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) as a corporate finance executive in the late 1990s, contributing to equities investments and corporate finance initiatives.

Datuk Amran's holds a B.Sc in Commerce (Hons) majoring in Accounting & Finance from the University of Virginia. He has also attended senior executive and management courses at renowned institutions such as London Business School and Harvard Business School, enhancing his leadership and expertise in the area of finance.