Nurjesmi Mohd Nashir to spearhead RHB's wholesale banking

RHB Bank Berhad (RHB or the Group) is pleased to announce the appointment of Nurjesmi bin Mohd Nashir as Managing Director of Wholesale Banking, effective 1 July 2025. Nurjesmi succeeds Datuk Fad’l Mohamed, who was recently appointed Chief Executive Officer of Bursa Malaysia.

With over three decades of experience in banking and capital markets, Nurjesmi brings deep expertise in corporate banking, investment banking, and market development. In his previous roles, he has a strong track record in transformative efforts to drive growth, reinforce the banks’ market standing, and optimise operational performance.

He began his career as an equity analyst in 1993 and has held various leadership positions at Citibank Berhad between 1996 to 2013, covering sectors including energy, plantations, and real estate.

Dato’ Mohd Rashid Mohamad, Group Managing Director/Group Chief Executive Officer of RHB Banking Group said, “Nurjesmi’s market insights and proven leadership make him well-positioned to steer our Wholesale Banking business into its next phase of growth. With our recent organisational restructure, Wholesale Banking will focus on five core areas – Investment Banking, Treasury & Global Markets, Transaction Banking, Client Coverage and Economic Research. I am confident his experience and leadership will be valuable in driving the Group’s PROGRESS27 strategy.”

Nurjesmi holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Syracuse University, New York, and a Diploma in Business Studies from MARA University of Technology (UiTM). He also served as an Independent Board Member of Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Berhad, from 2018 to 2023.

This appointment reaffirms RHB’s commitment to strengthening its leadership bench and driving long-term value creation across its Wholesale Banking business.