Kuala lumpur: The Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) has announced the appointment of Dr Syed Alwi Mohamed Sultan as its new Chief Executive, effective immediately.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Dr Syed Alwi, aged 51, comes with over 27 years of experience in leadership roles within financial services, banking technology, and management consultancy. HRD Corp highlighted his track record in driving organizational growth, scaling financial institutions, and introducing innovative, future-focused solutions that align financial strategy with long-term business objectives to deliver sustainable impact.

Dr Syed Alwi’s previous roles include serving as Managing Director of BNP Paribas Malaysia Berhad (Islamic Banking), President and Chief Executive Officer of Agrobank, and Group Chief Executive Officer of UMPSA Holdings Sdn Bhd. His extensive experience also encompasses senior leadership roles at renowned global and regional institutions such as Standard Chartered Saadiq, The Islamic Bank of Asia in Singapore, HL Bank in Singapore, and MRANTI Corporation.

Dr Syed Alwi’s academic qualifications include a PhD in Finance from Universiti Malaya, a Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy (Hons) with the Rector’s Award, and a first-class MBA in Islamic Finance from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). Additionally, he completed the Oxford Fintech Programme at the Said Business School, University of Oxford.

HRD Corp remarked on Dr Syed Alwi’s significant contributions to corporate transformation, noting his role in strengthening operational performance and creating value for stakeholders, which has earned him recognition in the field.