Malaysia Venture Capital Management Berhad (MAVCAP) has hired Paramjit Singh Gill as its Chief Investment Officer (CIO) with effect from August 1.

Over the span of more than 13 years, Paramjit has accumulated substantial experience in regional corporate investment banking, structured financing, and private equity.

MAVCAP’s Chairman, Tunku Alizakri Alias, stated that as the largest venture capital (VC) firm in Malaysia, it is their mandate by the government to consistently progress the tech industry by bringing on board highly qualified individuals from both regionally and internationally platforms.

According to MAVCAP, Paramjit started his career at Maybank Investment Bank Berhad and subsequently joined OCBC Bank Berhad as director and country head of Malaysia for Mezzanine Capital Unit.

Throughout Paramjit’s employment with the bank, he coordinated numerous regional corporate transactions spanning a range of industries and sectors. – MAVCAP

Noor Amy Ismail, who had 24 years of corporate and Small and Medium Enterprise (SMEs) expertise across a variety of industries in Malaysia and abroad, was also appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for MACVAP alongside him.

Both talents have in-depth experience and proven outstanding track records, and we are confident that they will continue to further drive MAVCAP forward in championing a vibrant VC ecosystem for Malaysia and spurring local and regional opportunities for tech start-ups and entrepreneurs. – Shahril Anas Hassan Aziz, CEO of MAVCAP

“We are fortunate to have Noor Amy’s and Paramjit’s calibre and expertise leading our impact investment based on sustainability measurement and digital transformation under the leadership of our Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Shahril Anas Hassan Aziz”, mentioned the Chairman of MAVCAP.