Nianci Phang has been appointed Chief Brand, Marketing and Communications Officer at AHAM Capital. Based in Kuala Lumpur, she oversees the organisation's corporate branding, strategic communications, and customer experience.
With more than 18 years of leadership experience across media, technology, e-commerce, and financial services, Nianci has held senior leadership roles at organisations including Lazada, Alibaba Group, and Moomoo Securities Malaysia.
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