Our Team

Independent and Non-Executive Chairman, had been serving the Government agencies for more than 34 years before he retired in August 2013. Dato’ Kamarudin had served various divisions of the Government Ministries including the Economic Planning Unit of the Prime Minister’s Department, Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), Malaysian Embassy, the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation and Malaysian Handicraft Development Corporation. Throughout his tenure in the Government, Dato’ Kamarudin had been involved in relation to the national income accounts and macro-economic frameworks, mergers and acquisitions exercises of corporations, listing of companies on the stock exchange, corporate restructurings, development of industry policies and market-access negotiations.

As the Deputy CEO of MATRADE from January 2006 until August 2013, Dato’ Kamarudin’s main responsibilities were for the promotion of Malaysia’s exports of products and services whereby he had established good networking relationships with Government officials and business communities (exporters and importers) locally and abroad. Dato’ Kamarudin was appointed as a consultant to the International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group, on matters pertaining to capacity-building of foreign institutions and human resource, particularly in trade and investment promotion.

Managing Principal, Director and Co-Founder, has been in the business of investment banking for more than 20 years with exposure into various facets of the business including Corporate Finance, Equity Capital Markets, Stockbroking, Islamic Capital Markets and Funds Structuring locally and internationally. Prior to becoming an Investment Banker, Dato’ Wan Asmadi had about 5 years of experience in management accounting, auditing and taxation.

Among senior positions held by Dato’ Wan Asmadi throughout his tenure as an Investment Banker was Chief Operating Officer of Anfaal Capital of Saudi Arabia, Head of Islamic Capital Markets of Maybank-IB, Executive Director of Dealing of Maybank Securities Sdn Bhd and Head of Equities Market of Maybank-IB. Dato’ Wan Asmadi has over 8 years of training and hands-on experience in Corporate Finance during his early years in Investment Banking, with initial training upon graduation as a Tax/Audit Assistant at PricewaterhouseCoopers (“PwC”) Malaysia.

The key responsibilities of Dato’ Wan Asmadi include the high-level management of the business operations, business development and strategic business directions of the Company. Dato’ Wan Asmadi holds a Masters of Business Administration specialising in Finance and a Bachelor of Business Administration majoring in Accounting from Temple University, Philadelphia, USA. Dato’ Wan Asmadi is a holder of Capital Markets Services Representative’s Licence (“CMSRL”) issued by the SC. Dato’ Wan Asmadi was the founding Chairman and current committee member of the Association of Corporate Finance Advisers (“ACFA”), was a member of the Market Participation Committee of Bursa Securities where he served for 9 years until December 2022, and currently a member of Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Pahang.

Senior Principal, has invaluable in-depth knowledge and experience of close to 20 years in relation to mergers and acquisitions regulations during his capacity as the Deputy General Manager/Head of Takeover and Mergers Department at the SC. Mr. Md Noor was also the Chairperson for reviewing equity structure ownership of corporations for complying with the relevant guidelines of the Foreign Investment Committee and other governing authorities/agencies.

Prior to joining SC, he served as an Administrative and Diplomatic Service Officer of the Government at the Secretariat office of the Capital Issues Committee and Finance Division of the Ministry of Finance, Malaysia and as MIDA’s tax specialist/member of Tax Incentive Committee for foreign assets acquisition for 15 years.

Mr. Md Noor is mainly involved in the advisory roles for mergers and acquisitions of companies leveraging on his vast experience in the Malaysian regulations for equity capital markets. Mr. Md Noor is a holder of CMSRL license issued by the SC.

Wan Azman Bin Ismail (“Wan Azman”) was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of AmanahRaya-Kenedix REIT Manager Sdn Bhd on 3 January 2023.He started his career in 1990 as a Manager in Permata Merchant Bank Berhad. In year 1996, he joined BSN Merchant Bank Berhad as a Senior Manager and later continued his career with Johor Corporation in 1999 as a Senior Manager who was responsible for managing and advising on corporate finance functions of Johor Corporation.

Wan Azman then continued his career as a General Manager at Damansara Realty in 2001 and ultimately assumed the Managing Director position in 2013. He then served back Johor Corporation in 2014 until 2017 as a Vice President. In 2017, he was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Damansara REIT Managers Sdn Bhd until June 2022.

As Consultant of DWA Advisory, Wan Azman provides leadership in financial advisory, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate strategy, drawing on extensive executive experience in the corporate and REIT sectors.

Principal, has 10 years of working experience in Corporate Finance advisory. Mr. Sharil has accumulated corporate finance and debt capital market experience with a local mid-sized investment bank and corporate strategy experience with a large local financial institution. He has been involved in several corporate exercises which include mergers and acquisitions and fund raising exercises via initial public offering, right issues and sukuk.

Mr. Sharil has also managed several strategic transformation projects. The key responsibilities of Mr. Sharil are to manage a team for execution works in relation to the various corporate finance and debt capital market transactions undertaken. Mr. Sharil holds a bachelor’s degree in Business with Finance from Northumbria University, Newcastle Business School, UK and is an alumnus of Financial Sector Talent Enrichment Programme (FSTEP). Mr. Sharil is a CMSRL license holder issued by the SC.

Senior Consultant, embarked his Corporate Finance career with DWA Advisory after his study in the field of Shariah at Islamic University of Madinah. Prior to joining DWA, Mr. Farouqhi also prepared himself for a career in the banking and finance industry by enrolling as a Trainee under the Islamic Capital Market Graduate Training Scheme organised by the SC. His strong belief in Islamic Finance and great enthusiasm in Corporate Finance has made him an excellent addition to the DWA Advisory team.

Mr. Farouqhi has a total cumulative working experience in corporate finance and advisory of more than 7 years. The key responsibilities of Mr. Farouqhi are to support in the execution of M&A and fund-raising transactions as well as in the project management. Mr. Farouqhi holds a bachelor degree in Shariah from Islamic University of Madinah, KSA and a Masters in Islamic Finance Practice from INCEIF. Mr. Farouqhi is a holder of CMSRL license issued by the SC.

Ms. Anis is an experienced deal advisory professional with over 6 years of expertise in M&A, financial due diligence, equity and business valuation, financial modelling, and shared service transformations. She has advised both local and multinational corporations across industries such as oil and gas, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, education, manufacturing, renewable energy, retails and property development.

Her role provided end-to-end exposure to the M&A lifecycle, from deal sourcing to leading due diligence engagements and managing negotiations between buyers and vendors. Ms. Anis graduated from University of Auckland with Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance.

Mr. Gabriel has 6 years of experience in audit, corporate taxation and SME banking. Mr. Gabriel has previously audited companies listed on Malaysia’s main board and US secondary markets,  and is familiar with MFRS, IFRS and US GAAP financial reporting standards, having managed a Hong Kong-based team to facilitate cross-border audit assignments.

Prior to a career in finance, he has studied at Christie’s Education (an academic institution wholly-owned by the auction firm, Christie’s) and holds a MLitt in Art History and Art World Practice from the University of Glasgow (UK). He is in the final stages of pursuing a Chartered Certified Accountant qualification with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (“ACCA”). His key responsibilities are to provide support in the execution of M&A and fund-raising transactions.

Mr. Hafiz is an experienced corporate finance and investment professional with background in M&A advisory, financial modelling, fundraising, and private equity. He has been involved in end-to-end transaction execution, covering deal sourcing, valuation, due diligence, and investment structuring for both public-listed companies and institutional investors.

His experience spans across deal advisory, private equity, and strategic management, where he has advised and executed projects across sectors such as real estate, hospitality, infrastructure, and technology. Mr. Hafiz has played key roles in several multi-million-ringgit corporate exercises, including fundraising, acquisitions, and restructuring initiatives, as well as in the development of financial models and valuation analyses to support board-level decision-making. He holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Hons.) from Universiti Tenaga Nasional, graduating with First Class Honours.

Mr. Hanif Zawawi is an ACCA Chartered Accountant with expertise in audit, financial analysis, and operational improvement. He began his career at KPMG, performing financial statement audits for clients in the energy and manufacturing sectors. He then joined PETRONAS, where he conducted cost recovery audits for multinational upstream operators, managed PSC accounting, prepared financial reports, and supported operational and portfolio decisions.

He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Commercial Law from Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.

As a fresh graduate, Mr. Azzam combines academic excellence with enthusiasm and a forward-thinking approach to problem-solving, making a valuable contribution to the evolving demands of corporate finance and advisory. Having earned the Strategic Professional Certificate from the ACCA, he has developed a strong knowledge in financial reporting.

He is now advancing his knowledge by pursuing the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) certification from the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP), highlighting his dedication to continuous professional growth and mastery in navigating financial uncertainties.

A recent Bachelor of Economics graduate from Universiti Malaya, Mr. Ahmad leverages his academic excellence and analytical skills to address complex challenges in corporate finance. His forward-thinking approach and strong grasp of market trends position him to deliver valuable contributions in a dynamic advisory landscape.

He is currently working with DWA Advisory as an Analyst, where he supports deal execution, conducts industry and financial research, and assists in the preparation of client presentations and valuation models. His role allows him to apply his analytical strengths while gaining hands-on experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, and strategic advisory projects.

Mr. Idlan is a recent Bachelor of Accounting graduate from Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia, bringing sound analytical capabilities and academic distinction to corporate finance. With a solid understanding of capital markets, he approaches financial challenges with clarity and insight.

He currently serves as an Analyst at DWA Advisory, where he contributes to transaction execution, conducts detailed industry and financial research, and supports the preparation of valuation materials and client presentations. His role provides hands-on exposure to mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, and strategic advisory engagements, enabling him to further sharpen his technical and problem-solving abilities in a dynamic advisory environment.

Dr Aznan Hasan, Ph.D., is an internationally renowned Shari’ah Scholar who has been actively involved with the development of Islamic Finance globally. Dr Aznan is specialized in Islamic Commercial Law, Islamic Banking and Finance, Islamic Capital Market, Islamic Insurance (Takaful), Islamic Asset Management, Islamic Law of Zakat, Islamic Legal Maxims and Islamic Legal Theory.

Dr Aznan has been involved in the development of framework and system of Islamic Banking, Takaful, Islamic Capital Market Products and instruments, Waqaf, Islamic Treasury and Money Markets and other banking products. He has served as a Shariah advisor to various financial institutions, governing bodies, legal firms, and corporations, at both local and international levels including as a Member of Shariah Advisory Council of Bank Negara Malaysia, the Chairman of the Shariah Committees of ACR Retakaful Bahrain and ACR Retakaful Malaysia, a registered Shariah Advisor for the issuance of Islamic securities and Islamic Unit Trust Schemes of the SC, Shariah Advisor for Bursa Malaysia, an external Shariah Fellow at Islamic Banking and Finance Institute of Malaysia (IBFIM) and a Committee Member of Bursa Malaysia’s FBM Index Advisory.

Dr. Aznan received his first degree in Shariah from University of al-Azhar. He successfully completed his Master degree in Shariah from Cairo University with distinction (mumtaz) and later obtained his Ph.D. from University of Wales, Lampeter, United Kingdom. Dr Aznan is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in Islamic law and was the former Head of Islamic law Department, Ahmad Ibrahim Kuliyyah of Laws, International Islamic University Malaysia.

Pui San, a licensed tax agent, involved in tax professional practice for more than 15 years. She commenced professional practice in the taxation field with Crowe Horwath KL Tax Sdn Bhd and subsequently continued with PwC Taxation Services Sdn Bhd until Dec 2016. She also hold a role of Head of Tax in Zurich Insurance thereafter Telekom Malaysia Berhad for about total 7 years. She is currently Tax Partner of Volo Nexus PLT.

She has served a vast tax portfolio in a wide spectrum of industries such as financial services, healthcare, property development, telco, trading and services, etc. She also experience in handling tax due diligence projects, tax incentives for business entities, and various tax consulting project such as internal reorganization, GST / SST implementation. She assisted in industry lobby arising from change of tax legislation and liaised with officers from the Inland Revenue Board, Ministry of Finance and other government agencies.

Pui San holds a Bachelor in Applied Accounting (Hons) from Oxford Brookes University. She is also a Member under the Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia (CTIM) and a Member of ACCA.

Kenny Choo Kean Hoe was previously articled and trained as Chartered Accountant with BDO and PwC Malaysia in his early year. He is one of the co-founders of Volo Wise Consultancy.

He has over a decade of experience in providing audit and business advisory services to various clients across diverse industries.

He mainly served listed clients from construction, manufacturing, telecommunication, energy, and aviation industries during his time in the professional firm. He has also been involved in various accounting advisory projects and business valuation.

Kenny is a Chartered Accountant under MIA , a Fellow of ACCA, a Member of International Association of Certified Valuation Specialists (IACVS) and Business Valuers Association Malaysia (BVAM).