ENCIK LATIF BIN IBRAHIM
En. Latif bin Ibrahim, a 42-year-old Malaysian, is the Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Finance of the Trustee-Manager. He holds a Bachelor of Accountancy from Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) and is a Chartered Accountant with the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA). En. Latif is also a member of the Harvard Business School Alumni Club of Malaysia (HBSACM) and has completed the ASEAN Senior Management Development Program.
With over 15 years of experience in Corporate Finance, En. Latif is a seasoned finance professional and Chartered Accountant. He began his career at Boustead Holdings Berhad in 2005 as a Management Trainee, progressing to roles such as Accounts Executive and Assistant Accountant within the Group Finance division until 2009. From 2009 to 2016, he held key positions at PLKH Group, starting as a Senior Executive and eventually leading the Corporate Finance Division as Head. His responsibilities included overseeing multi-billion ringgit fundraising exercises, mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning, and managing treasury operations to ensure financial stability.
During his tenure, En. Latif played a pivotal role in executing complex financial strategies, including the successful financial close for significant projects involving equity, government support financing, sukuk programs, and syndicated term financing. He demonstrated proficiency in financial analysis, business planning, and annual budgeting, aligning with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS) and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders.
On 1 April 2024, he was transferred from PLKH Group to the Trustee-Manager in the position of Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Finance. En. Latif brings a wealth of experience in strategic corporate finance, having engaged with C-level leadership, directors, stakeholders, and governmental bodies to drive organizational growth. His expertise extends to conducting valuation analyses, due diligence, and financial modeling for merger and acquisition activities, as well as securing substantial Islamic term financing from reputable financial institutions.