Global Shariah-compliant fintech appoints Shahril Hamdan to its Board of Directors

6 March 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Wahed, a global Shariah-compliant fintech, has appointed Shahril Hamdan to its Board of Directors. He has built a diverse career over the past 15 years across the public, private, and digital media sectors.

Notably, he served as the Economic Director in the Prime Minister's Office and was a member of the National Economic Action Council. Shahril's experience includes working as a consultant for McKinsey & Company and subsequently becoming the CEO of Destini Oil, a Malaysian oilfield services firm.

Recently, he was appointed Head of Southeast Asia and Managing Director at GP Bullhound, a global technology advisory firm and investor with over USD 1 billion in assets under management and 13 offices across Europe, the US, and Asia. He has extensive experience in venture capital and private markets, having syndicated angel and venture investments into Malaysian tech startups. Additionally, he founded Watchtower Advisory, a consultancy firm advising international investors, asset managers, and entrepreneurs with interests in Malaysia and the broader Southeast Asian region.

Shahril is also known for co-hosting and co-owning Keluar Sekejap, a Malaysian digital media company anchored by its main podcast that covers policy, politics, and current affairs. He holds a Master’s in Race, Ethnicity, and Postcolonial Studies from the London School of Economics, where he was awarded the 2011 Hobhouse Memorial Prize. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Manchester.

On his appointment, Shahril remarked, “I am delighted to join the board at Wahed. Wahed's mission of furthering financial inclusion through best-in-class, values-based financial products resonates deeply with me, and I look forward to supporting its growth ambitions.”

Mohsin Siddiqui, CEO of Wahed, added, "We are thrilled to welcome Shahril to our team. His unique understanding of the financial landscape in Southeast Asia, particularly in private markets, is invaluable to us. We have always envisioned the region as a global hub for Wahed, and we are excited to leverage Shahril's expertise to realise this vision and continue expanding our presence."

Founded in 2015, Wahed is advancing financial inclusion through accessible, affordable, and values-based investing. The company has made significant strides in the realm of Shariah-compliant investing, offering an easy-to-use digital platform that provides portfolio options aligned with clients' risk appetites. Wahed's services have already attracted over 400,000 customers worldwide.