Up the ranks: RHB Banking Group appoints Rahmat Roslan Hashim as Group CHRO

RHB Banking Group has appointed Rahmat Roslan Hashim as Group Chief Human Resource Officer effective 13 July 2020.

Rahmat Roslan will oversee the Group’s human resource functions as well as provide expert advice and support to the Board of Directors and senior management on matters pertaining to human resource.

Dato’ Khairussaleh Ramli, Group Managing Director, RHB Banking Group, said: "With over 28 years of experience in both local and regional markets, I believe Rahmat Roslan will be able to steer our people strategy in support of the Group’s five-year FIT22 strategic aspirations, towards ensuring that the Group continue to be an employer of choice."

Rahmat Roslan had previously served as Human Resource Country Head of an international financial institution in Kuala Lumpur for 16 years prior to his appointment at RHB Banking Group. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Management and a Master of Business Administration from Woodbury University, United States of America. In 2015, he received the Top 50 Most Influential HR Professionals Award at the 6th Annual Asia Best Employer Awards by CHRO Asia in Singapore.

He succeeds Jamaluddin Bakri, who has assumed the role of Group Human Resource Advisor, effective the same date, to provide advisory support to ongoing key critical HR projects and in ensuring the smooth transition of responsibilities.

Dato’ Khairussaleh added: "I would like to thank Jamal for his contribution to the Group throughout his tenure as Group Chief Human Resource Officer and expect him to continue to play a major role as a Human Resource advisor"

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