RHB Appoints Nurjesmi Mohd Nashir as MD of Wholesale Banking

RHB Bank Bhd has appointed Nurjesmi Mohd Nashir as MD of wholesale banking, effective July 1, 2025. He succeeds Datuk Fad’l Mohamed, who was recently appointed as CEO of Bursa Malaysia Bhd. Nurjesmi has over 30 years of experience in banking and capital markets, with a strong track record of driving growth, strengthening market position, and enhancing operational performance.

KUALA LUMPUR: RHB Bank Bhd has appointed Nurjesmi Mohd Nashir as managing director of its wholesale banking division, effective July 1, 2025. He succeeds Datuk Fad’l Mohamed, who was recently appointed as the chief executive officer of Bursa Malaysia Bhd [1].

Nurjesmi Mohd Nashir brings over three decades of experience in banking and capital markets. He began his career as an equity analyst in 1993 and has held various leadership positions at Citibank Bhd from 1996 to 2013, covering sectors including energy, plantations, and real estate. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Syracuse University, New York, and a Diploma in Business Studies from MARA University of Technology (UiTM) [1].

In his new role, Nurjesmi will lead the wholesale banking division, which has been reorganized to focus on five key areas: investment banking, treasury and global markets, transaction banking, client coverage, and economic research [2]. The appointment is part of RHB Bank's PROGRESS27 strategy, aimed at driving the group's growth and enhancing its market position.

Datuk Mohd Rashid Mohamad, chief executive officer of RHB Bank, expressed confidence in Nurjesmi's leadership, stating, "His market insights and proven leadership make him well-positioned to steer our wholesale banking business into its next phase of growth" [2].

This appointment follows Nurjesmi's tenure as the chief executive officer of Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd, where he demonstrated strong leadership and strategic vision [2].

References:
[1] https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/05/30/rhb-appoints-nurjesmi-mohd-nashir-as-md-of-wholesale-banking
[2] https://theedgemalaysia.com/node/757324