Malaysian Rating Corporation Berhad (MARC) has appointed Vikraman Kalia Purumal as Chief Executive Officer of MARC Data Sdn Bhd, its wholly-owned data and analytics subsidiary, effective 8 August 2025.

Vikraman currently serves as MARC’s Head of Strategy & Transformation, where he has led group-wide strategic planning and organisational transformation, as well as initiatives to strengthen the company’s market position and operational effectiveness.

As Chief Executive Officer, Vikraman will lead the development and execution of MARC Data’s strategic direction, driving its mission to deliver data-driven credit intelligence and enhance value across the financial ecosystem.

“Vikraman’s appointment comes at an important juncture as we look to scale MARC Data’s role in advancing credit intelligence. His strategic leadership will be key in shaping the next phase of our growth in data and analytics,” said Arshad Mohamed Ismail, Group Chief Executive Officer of MARC.

Vikraman brings over 20 years of experience in financial services, spanning investment management, strategic advisory, and organisational transformation. Before joining MARC, he was Group Head of Strategy & Communications at a development finance institution, where he led enterprise strategy, transformation, and capital markets initiatives.

He began his career at Bank Negara Malaysia in the Reserves Management department, before joining Bain & Company as a management consultant, advising clients across Southeast Asia on growth strategy and performance improvement.

A Chartered Financial Analyst, Vikraman also holds a Master of Science in Finance from the London Business School.

His appointment highlights MARC’s focus on reinforcing leadership and deepening its capabilities in credit analytics and data services.