Puan Hasni Zarina, the newly appointed Chief Growth Strategist at Tijarah Holding - A seasoned leader in digital transformation and Islamic Ecosystems

Puan Hasni, a former CEO and Managing Director of the well-known E-payment company, Touch 'n Go, brings extensive experience in both the digital and Islamic Economy sectors. She has also held senior roles at organizations such as Halal Development Corporation. Her appointment is a testament to Tijarah Holding's commitment to innovation and excellence in Islamic financial services.

 

A distinguished leader in the fintech space, Puan Hasni holds an MBA from Aston University and a honours degree in Electronics Engineering from Birmingham City University. These academic credentials have been the foundation for her remarkable career achievements.

 

“We are delighted to welcome Puan Hasni Zarina to the Tijarah Holding executive team,” said Datin Syazana Parawadi, Chairman of Tijarah Holding. “Her profound experience in digital transformation, growth strategy development in digital ecosystems, and strong relationships with government organizations will be invaluable as we continue to advance our strategic initiatives and strengthen our leadership in the market.”

 

In her previous role at Touch 'n Go, Puan Hasni led the company’s digital transformation, transitioning from offline systems to real-time payment solutions, helping position it as a leader in Malaysia's payments sector. She also pioneered the world’s first Shariah-compliant digital platform, successfully expanding its reach to over 150 countries.

Puan Hasni’s deep understanding of government-linked companies and regulatory bodies positions her uniquely to navigate complex regulatory environments while fostering innovation.

 

Her accomplishments have been widely recognized, including being named among the Top 300 Women in Islamic Business & Finance (2020) and receiving the Women Professional in Islamic Business & Finance Award (2022).

 

About Tijarah Holding Ltd

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Tijarah, an Ummah Linked Company (ULC) incorporated in Labuan, Malaysia is the founder of MaalChain. A leader in blockchain innovation with Wisdom 2.0, a revolutionary solution designed to help centralized entities, such as governments and financial institutions, transition to decentralized blockchain technology. By enabling the seamless onboarding of private Layer 2 blockchains onto MaalChain’s robust Layer 1 infrastructure, the platform addresses key adoption barriers for a wide range of industries.

 

MaalChain, listed in Europe with a market capitalization of US$315 million, is the first blockchain to launch a “Shariah Decentralized Autonomous Organization” (Shariah DAO) consisting of 150 validators, forming the "Founders’ Circle." Tijarah one of the key stakeholders of the Islamic Digital Centric Framework (ICDF). The company is also set to launch a non-custodial digital asset wallet which doubles as a digital ID and a learner management system to address the global shortage of blockchain developers, combining phenomenon-based learning with hands-on training to prepare students for the workforce.