Dato’ Seri Jamil Khir bin Haji Baharom, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department today announced the appointment of Dato’ Johan Abdullah, 59, as Tabung Haji’s Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer effective from 1 July 2016.

Dato’ Johan Abdullah succeeds Tan Sri Ismee Ismail, who completed his services at the end of June 2016 after more than 10 years tenure in TH.

Dato’ Johan holds a Masters in Business Administration (Finance) from Morehead State University, USA. He also holds a Degree in Business Administration (Finance) from Eastern Michigan University, USA.

Prior to joining TH as the Deputy Group Managing Director and CEO on 15th January 2015, Dato’ Johan served as the Managing Director and CEO at BIMB Holdings Berhad since May 2008.

He held several senior position roles at Bursa Malaysia Berhad and has extensive experience in the areas of corporate finance, capital markets and Islamic finance.