KUALA LUMPUR: Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) has appointed former Bursa Malaysia Bhd chief executive officer Datuk Umar Swift as its new group managing director and chief executive officer, effective Jan 1, 2027.
Hong Leong Capital Bhd, HLIB's parent company, said Umar will succeed Lee Jim Leng, who is retiring after more than 17 years at the helm of the investment bank.
Lee has served as HLIB's group managing director and chief executive officer since 2009, overseeing its growth across capital markets, brokerage and advisory services.
Hong Leong Capital chairman Tan Kong Khoon thanked Lee for her leadership and contributions to HLIB and Malaysia's investment banking industry.
