Encik Ahmad Zulqarnain was appointed as the President & Group Chief Executive of Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) on 1 July 2020. PNB is Malaysia’s largest asset manager with AUM exceeding RM338 billion. PNB’s portfolio covers strategic investments in Malaysia’s leading corporates, global equities, private investments and real estate. PNB is also the parent company of Amanah Saham Nasional Berhad (ASNB), Malaysia’s largest unit trust management company. ASNB currently manages 16 unit trust funds for 12.4 million unitholders, representing approximately 40% of all Malaysians. Prior to joining PNB, Ahmad Zulqarnain was previously Deputy Managing Director at Khazanah Nasional Berhad, Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund. Ahmad Zulqarnain was also the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Danajamin Nasional Berhad, Malaysia’s first and only financial guarantee insurer, between 2009 and 2014. He graduated from Harvard University with a degree in Economics.