Rafidz is CEO of MARC Data Sdn Bhd, where he spearheads and is responsible for overseeing the company’s strategy, business, and operational excellence. With over 30 years of experience in the financial services and capital markets industry, Rafidz brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role.

He began his career as an auditor at KPMG Peat Marwick in London before returning to Malaysia to work for Bumiputera Merchant Bankers Berhad, where he focused on corporate advisory work. Rafidz later became an equity analyst at Crosby Research (M) Sdn Bhd and worked in corporate finance at Amanah Merchant Bank Berhad.

Rafidz has also held various senior and leadership positions in several established and leading Malaysian financial institutions. He has been the Director of Corporate Finance at CIMB, Head of Strategic Assets at CIMB, Country Head of CIMB-GK Securities in Thailand, Head of Investment Banking at RHB Investment Bank, CEO of Alliance Investment Bank, Deputy CEO and Head of Corporate Investment Banking at MIDF Amanah Investment Bank, and President/Group Managing Director of Bank Pembangunan.

Immediately before joining MARC Data, he served as the Chief Strategy Officer of Merchantrade Asia Sdn Bhd, Malaysia’s largest money services business, and a leading fintech player in digital remittance, payments, and micro insurance.

Rafidz holds a BSc in Economics from City, University of London, United Kingdom, and an MBA from Alliance Manchester Business School, United Kingdom.