MRANTI Strengthens Leadership Team with New CFO Appointment

MRANTI has announced the appointment of Syed Alwi Mohamed Sultan as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective 12 February 2025. This strategic appointment underscores MRANTI’s commitment to fortifying its leadership team as it continues to drive innovation and technological advancement across Malaysia’s ecosystem.

With over 25 years of experience spanning financial services, banking software technology, insuretech, and management consultancy, Syed Alwi brings a dynamic mix of expertise and strategic insight to MRANTI. His appointment signals a strengthened financial strategy that aligns with the organisation’s vision to scale its impact on national development.

Syed Alwi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy (Hons) and an MBA in Islamic Finance from the International Islamic University Malaysia, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Finance at Universiti Malaya. He has held key roles at financial institutions such as Standard Chartered Saadiq, BNP Paribas, Bank Muamalat, and Agrobank. Prior to joining MRANTI, he served as Group CEO of UMPSA Holdings Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA).

MRANTI’s CEO, Datuk Wira Dr Hj Rais Hussin bin Hj Mohamed Ariff said, "We are confident that his leadership in financial strategy and structuring will strengthen the senior management team’s crucial financial decision-making capabilities, ensuring a more robust and agile approach to achieving MRANTI’s strategic objectives. His experience and insights will be invaluable as we accelerate MRANTI’s mission to champion innovation and technology-led economic growth."

Dr Rais Hussin further emphasised that Malaysia is at a strategic inflection point, where global geopolitics are increasingly shaping the technology landscape. In this dynamic environment, strong financial leadership is essential to drive sustainable innovation and economic strength, and the appointment of the new CFO comes at a crucial moment.

Aligning with Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025  — an opportunity to lead regional innovation efforts, enhance collaboration, and strengthen economic integration - MRANTI remains steadfast in ensuring that Malaysia remains both competitive and forward-looking amidst nations navigating supply chain disruptions, digital sovereignty challenges, and the race for technological supremacy.

As CFO, Syed Alwi will lead MRANTI’s financial strategy, governance, and efficiency, ensuring alignment with its mission. His appointment supports MRANTI’s focus on financial sustainability, optimised R&D resource allocation, and expanded support for tech startups. He will drive efficient funding and long-term stability while aiding Technology Innovation Park Malaysia in attracting technopreneurs, innovators, and investors in Science, Technology, and Innovation.

Syed Alwi shared his enthusiasm about joining MRANTI, stating, "I am honoured to be part of an organisation that plays such a crucial role in driving Malaysia’s innovation agenda. My vision is to enhance MRANTI’s financial resilience and ensure that we continue providing a strong foundation for cutting-edge technological advancements and entrepreneurial success. I look forward to collaborating with the team to unlock new growth opportunities and make a lasting impact on the innovation ecosystem."

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