Azmir Agel – Specialist in Business & Islamic Finance

Azmir Bin Mohd Agel

Specialist in Business Analysis, Islamic Finance & Strategic Planning

With over 35 years of diverse experience in investment banking, capital markets, education, and strategic planning, Azmir Agel has held leadership roles across Southeast Asia and the Middle East. He has developed Islamic financial markets, implemented capital market frameworks, and contributed to academia as an Associate Professor. His global expertise spans banking compliance, corporate governance, and private equity.

Core Competencies

- Islamic finance and capital markets
- Strategic business planning
- Investment advisory
- Corporate governance & compliance
- Talent development & training
- Cross-border regulatory experience
- Leadership in private and public sectors

Highlights of Career

- Director, CIMB Middle East BSC, Bahrain
- Head of Capital Market, International Islamic Financial Market
- Associate Director, CIMB Investment Bank Berhad
- General Manager, Asian Institute of Finance
- Head, Islamic Capital Market, Bursa Malaysia
- Director, Strategic Planning, Labuan Offshore Financial Services Authority
- Associate Professor, Manipal International University

Education & Certifications

- Doctoral Candidate – PhD in Business
- MBA – Oklahoma City University, USA
- BBA – Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
- SHRM-CP (USA), ATP & ACP (ILM UK), Kirkpatrick Certified, Chartered Member (CILT UK)