WAN ZAMIZAN FAHMI
Kuala Lumpur
Summary
Strategic Corporate Leader experienced in finance, commercial development, risk management, and business transformation. Delivered sustainable growth through strategic planning, investor relations, and ESG-driven initiatives. Built cohesive corporate strategies that enhanced performance and created long-term value while optimising operational processes and advancing investor confidence.
Visionary leader with a sharp analytical edge and a deep command of corporate finance, investment banking, and strategic planning. Accountant by profession with two decades of experience driving transformation, optimizing operational processes, and advancing investor confidence. Equally comfortable in the boardroom or in the trenches, connecting dots between strategy, execution, and performance
• Strategic thinker: Architect of long- and short-term business plans, balancing visionary ambition with databacked feasibility
• Corporate Finance Authority: Expert in financial modelling, risk mitigation, capital structuring, and M&A execution
• Relationship Builder: Trusted communicator and negotiator across internal teams, external partners, and regulatory bodies
• Operational Optimizer: Skilled at streamlining functions and enhancing cross-functional performance
• ESG Advocate: Passionate about integrating environmental and social responsibility into high-impact corporate strategies.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Commercial, Finance and Admin
Ehsan Bakti Sdn. Bhd.
Selangor
10.2022 - 09.2025
- Led enterprise-wide strategy formulation, ensuring alignment with growth vision and operational goals.
- Steered budgeting, forecasting, and business development across all functions to drive profitability and scalability.
- Developed case strategies grounded in macro trends and market intelligence to support investment decisions.
- Built governance frameworks and collaborative stakeholder ecosystems to reinforce transparency and long-term success.
- Spearheaded financial assessments and risk reviews of deals, ventures, and expansions to ensure strategic fit and capital efficiency.
- Worked closely with cross-functional teams, internal divisions, and external stakeholders to support business-led initiatives and high-impact projects.
- Established strategic partnerships and governance frameworks, enhancing transparency and promoting sustainable business practices.
- Led the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, ensuring fiscal responsibility and effective allocation of resources.
- Evaluated financials and qualitative and quantitative aspects of potential business deals to support informed decision-making.
- Analyzed challenges and risks, implementing solutions and risk mitigation strategies to safeguard business continuity and growth.
- Led a multidisciplinary team of five professionals across Corporate Finance, Risk Management, Commercial, and Supply Chain.
- Secured vendor registration and completed eight renovation and alteration projects for Starbucks, ensuring compliance and operational readiness.
- Achieved a 360% increase in revenue from RM1.0 million in 2021 to RM3.6 million in 2022.
Head – Commercial, Finance, Corporate Affairs and Administration
Integra Healthcare Technologies Sdn Bhd
Kuala Lumpur
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Oversaw commercial operations including financial structuring, asset management, and strategic expansion.
- Conducted investment analysis, M&A activities, and feasibility reviews aligned with corporate ambition.
- Liaised directly with board-level executives to translate strategic objectives into actionable growth plans.
- Successfully negotiated and secured a long-term agreement with a Government Agency for the development of six Rehabilitation Centers across Malaysia.
- Secured RM40 million in funding for the renovation of a commercial building into a state-of-the-art, 92-bed Rehabilitation Center in Johor.
- Orchestrated multi-stakeholder contract negotiations, resulting in strategic long-term agreements enhancing organisational partnerships.
- Engaged with international firms on technology transfer and negotiations for management service agreements.
- Managed partner and supplier selection, including prequalification, due diligence, bidding processes, contracting, and post-contract management.
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations of business proposals and financial restructuring, informing decision-making through rigorous feasibility studies and due diligence.
- Developed corporate proposals and board papers, articulating key financial and strategic issues with actionable solutions for executive review.
Head, SME & Commercial Banking 3
Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Berhad
Kuala Lumpur
04.2018 - 12.2019
- Expanded SME portfolio by establishing strategic partnerships with MIDA, SME Corp, and other national agencies, contributing to growth in client base.
- Led project finance deals and SME credit structures across domestic and cross-border investments.
- Delivered strategic advisory and risk-based reviews, improving underwriting rigor and positively impacting portfolio performance.
- Identified and addressed risks associated with financial proposals as the first line of defense.
- Managed annual risk reviews using a structured scorecard to identify and mitigate key risk areas crucial for business sustainability.
- Delivered value-added advisory services, recommending strategic conditions to strengthen business proposals while safeguarding financial interests.
- Structured a USD 495M syndicated loan for a cross-border renewable energy IPP in Pakistan.
- Co-financed a RM489.5M healthcare infrastructure deal for Malaysia’s Blood Fractionation Plant.
- Championed renewable energy and infrastructure sectors, aligning financial tools with national development goals.
Head, Small Medium Enterprise
Standard Chartered Bank of Malaysia Berhad.
Penang
01.2012 - 12.2013
Senior Manager, Corporate Banking
Standard Chartered Bank of Malaysia Berhad.
Penang
01.2010 - 12.2011
Business Relationship Manager
CIMB Bank of Malaysia Berhad.
Penang
01.2008 - 12.2010
Account Manager
Maybank Berhad
Penang
01.2003 - 12.2008
Education
Masters of Business Administration -
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
United KingdomBachelor of Accounting (Hons) -
Mara University of Technology
MalaysiaSkills
- Financial forecasting
- Profit and loss management
- Problem solving
- Profit and loss analysis
- Budget governance
- Commercial risk analysis
- Investment analysis
- Contract negotiation
- Commercial dispute resolution
- Financial project management
- Strategic planning
- Growth strategy
- Stakeholder engagement
- Team leadership
- Business development expertise
- Account management
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Performance monitoring
- Relationship management
- Ability to present the company
- Non-Disclosure Agreements
- Account management
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Malay
Proficient
C2
Certification
- Associate Chartered Banker by Asian Institute of Chartered Banker
Timeline
Head of Commercial, Finance and Admin
Ehsan Bakti Sdn. Bhd.
10.2022 - 09.2025
Head – Commercial, Finance, Corporate Affairs and Administration
Integra Healthcare Technologies Sdn Bhd
07.2020 - 06.2022
Head, SME & Commercial Banking 3
Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Berhad
04.2018 - 12.2019
Head, Small Medium Enterprise
Standard Chartered Bank of Malaysia Berhad.
01.2012 - 12.2013
Senior Manager, Corporate Banking
Standard Chartered Bank of Malaysia Berhad.
01.2010 - 12.2011
Business Relationship Manager
CIMB Bank of Malaysia Berhad.
01.2008 - 12.2010
Account Manager
Maybank Berhad
01.2003 - 12.2008
Masters of Business Administration -
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Bachelor of Accounting (Hons) -
Mara University of Technology