“Essential Governance Pillars to Drive Sustainability”
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Dr Nurmazilah Dato Mahzan |
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Independent Non-Executive Director BIMB Securities Sdn Bhd Member of IFRS Integrated Reporting and Connectivity Council, IFRS Foundation |
Dr Nurmazilah Dato’ Mahzan is a member of the IFRS Foundation Integrated Reporting and Connectivity Council (IRCC) and a board member of a few private companies. She was a former member of Integrated Reporting Framework Board as well as the former Chief Executive Officer of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA). In MIA she led and implemented the transformation of risk management system, governance enhancement technology adoption and branding. She also spearheaded strategic, operational, and financial plan to ensure effectiveness and efficiency. In addition, she was also involved in auditing and accounting regulatory function including financial statement review, audit quality and professional ethics. She has engaged with stakeholders of different sectors locally and globally including ministries, government agencies, companies, media, universities, business leaders and individuals. She also delivered keynote addresses and speeches locally and globally. Her recent work revolves around Integrated Reporting, ESG and the future of Corporate Reporting.
Dr Nurmazilah is a Certified HRDF Trainer, Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Internal Auditor and holds the Certified Risk Management and Assurance qualification. She also holds a PhD in accounting from the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. She recently completed a course on climate change and Net Zero from the University of Cambridge. Dr Nurmazilah is a member of MIA, MICPA, CIMA, IIA Malaysia as well as an ASEAN CPA.
Prior to leading the MIA, she had working experience in an international audit firm, a public listed company, and a university. Her corporate experience covers various industries including property development and construction, banking, unit trusts, trading, and manufacturing. Dr Nurmazilah was a MIA Council member, a member of the Malaysian Accounting Standards Board, member of Board of Governors for the Institute of Internal Auditors and Council member of the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Dr Nurmazilah is a member of MIA, MICPA, and ASEAN CPA. She is a Certified Internal Auditor and holds the Certified Risk Management and Assurance qualification as well as Certified ESG Analyst. She holds a PhD in accounting from the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom, and has conducted various trainings on the area of financial reporting, integrated reporting , Sustainability and ESG.