Ikhtar Ismail

Ikhtar Ismail has an extensive work experience in the insurance industry, spanning over a decade. Ikhtar is currently working as the Head of Product and Pricing at Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Berhad since April 2022. Prior to this, they served as the Chief Marketing Officer at Takaful IKHLAS from August 2019 to December 2021.

Before joining Takaful IKHLAS, Ikhtar held the position of Director of Product Management and Strategy at Prudential BSN Takaful Berhad from November 2017 to January 2019.

Ikhtar also worked as a Client Manager at Munich Re Retakaful from January 2015 to August 2017. Prior to this, they were the Head of Product Development at Axa Affin Life Insurance Berhad for the year 2014.

Ikhtar Ismail's career in the insurance industry began in February 2011 when they joined HSBC Amanah Takaful (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd as the Head of Pricing, Actuarial. Ikhtar served in this role until January 2014.

Throughout their various roles, Ikhtar has developed expertise in product and pricing, marketing, strategy, and actuarial services.

Ikhtar Ismail attended the Sekolah Menengah Sains Machang from 1983 to 1987. After completing secondary school, Ikhtar Ismail then attended Sherborne School from 1988 to 1990, where they pursued A-Levels. Finally, from 1990 to 1993, Ikhtar Ismail attended The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), earning a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Actuarial Science.