Maybank has appointed Michael Oh-Lau as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and Tengku Ariff Azhar Tengku Mohamed as Deputy CEO of Maybank Investment Bank Berhad effective 28 October 2024.

As CEO of Maybank IB alongside his role as CEO of Maybank Investment Banking Group since December 2022, Michael will be responsible for growing the Malaysian business. He has been instrumental in leading the execution of landmark deals across ASEAN, including IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, Sukuk issuances and sustainable finance transactions. He has also overseen product expansions such as structured warrants in Indonesia, and the launch of the new trading app in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam.

Maybank said Tengku Ariff will support Michael in managing client relationships effectively, ensuring the offering of comprehensive solutions, and overseeing the investment management business. He served as Head of Debt Capital Markets before being appointed as Chief Operating Officer in December 2021 and Officer-in-Charge at Maybank IB in January 2024. A seasoned investment banker with over two decades of experience, he has led multiple award-winning transactions and oversaw significant system enhancements for the retail brokerage business, culminating in the launch of the new Maybank Trade MY mobile app earlier this year.