- Was acting CEO in April, joined company in 2017 in Investment division
- Firm aims to evolve, grow alongside rapidly changing private capital landscape
Ekuiti Nasional Bhd (Ekuinas) has appointed Aliff Omar Mohamad Omar (pic) as CEO, effective today. Aliff was previously appointed as Acting CEO on 1 April, after having served as Senior Director, Investment. Since joining Ekuinas in 2017, he has played a key role in the firm’s growth and transformation, leading investments across the energy, consumer and technology sectors.
With over 16 years of experience in corporate advisory and deal-making, Aliff brings a deep understanding of Malaysia’s mid-market landscape. Prior to Ekuinas, he held roles at UBS AG, CIMB Investment Bank, and Maybank Investment Bank, advising on M&A and capital market transactions across Southeast Asia. A graduate of Northwestern University in the USand the University of Cambridge in Britain, Aliff is well-regarded for his strategic vision, financial acumen, and commitment to Ekuinas’ dual mandate of delivering sustainable financial returns and driving inclusive economic growth.
Shahril Ridza Ridzuan, Ekuinas Chairman said, “The Board is confident that Aliff’s leadership will strengthen Ekuinas’ position in the Malaysian private capital ecosystem and take the organisation into its next phase of strategic impact.”
Aliff said, “As we look to the future, Ekuinas is entering a pivotal new chapter—a chapter that will see us evolve and grow alongside the rapidly changing private capital landscape.”
Commenting on the introduction of private credit at the end of FY2024, Aliff said, “Ekuinas has taken a bold step beyond our roots in private equity, expanding our platform into the broader private capital space. This evolution reflects our ambition to become a more holistic private capital investor—one that is better equipped to support the diverse and dynamic needs of Malaysian businesses across various stages of growth.”
He added that the mission remains clear as Ekuinas strives to create meaningful value for stakeholders and contribute to a more inclusive and resilient economy. “We will continue to invest with discipline, operate with integrity, and deliver outcomes that go beyond returns—empowering businesses, uplifting communities, and unlocking opportunities for the next generation of Malaysian champions.”