Kuala lumpur: KAF Digital Bank Bhd has appointed Suzaini Mukhtar as chief executive officer (CEO), effective Feb 1, 2026. Suzaini, who joined as deputy CEO in late 2025, succeeds the founding leadership team as KAF Digital Bank enters its next phase of commercial growth.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Suzaini brings nearly 30 years of experience in Islamic banking across Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates. His appointment marks a strategic transition as the bank scales its digital-first, shariah-compliant offerings. Suzaini's expertise spans retail, wealth, and corporate banking, with a strong track record in digitisation, product innovation, and financial inclusion.

Before joining KAF Digital Bank, Suzaini headed deposit, payment, and financial inclusion at Bank Simpanan Nasional. In this role, he oversaw sales and state performance management, financial inclusion initiatives, and remittances. He also led digital banking onboarding and adoption, marketing, product innovation, transformation, and business strategy.

Suzaini has previously held senior roles at Standard Chartered Saadiq, Emirates Islamic Bank in Dubai, HSBC Amanah, and Hong Leong Bank. His contributions in these positions have earned him industry recognition and awards for banking excellence.