Etiqa Takaful Berhad has appointed Zafri Ab Halim as its new CEO effective September 1, 2017. In his new role, Halim will report directly to Maybank Ageas Holding Bhd’s CEO, Kamaludin Ahmad, and will be accountable for driving the takaful business and overseeing the performance of Etiqa Takaful in Malaysia. Halim has more than 25 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industries. At the beginning of his career, he worked with Malaysia National Insurance Berhad, now known as Etiqa Insurance Berhad, for a period of 14 years. He joined Etiqa from Great Eastern Takaful Berhad, where he served as CEO. Halim holds a master of Science degree in Project Management from George Washington University, USA, and a bachelor’s degree in Accountancy from Universiti Pertanian, Malaysia. Halim is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants and is a certified chartered accountant.