Izlyn Ramli

Head, Group Corporate Affairs, Maybank and CEO, Maybank Foundation

Maybank Group

Izlyn is the head of group corporate affairs at Maybank and CEO of Maybank Foundation, bringing nearly 30 years of management experience across telecommunications, finance, and accounting. Known for her strategic vision and extensive professional network, she plays a pivotal role in strengthening Maybank’s regional narrative and stakeholder engagement, driving the Group’s M25+ aspirations and its higher purpose of humanising financial services.

As the CEO of Maybank Foundation, Izlyn leads the Group’s regional social impact and corporate responsibility (CR) initiatives, aligning them with Maybank’s sustainability agenda and CR framework and roadmap. Under her leadership, the Foundation published Maybank’s inaugural Social Impact Report (SIR) in 2024, a first for a financial institution in ASEAN.

Themed “Purpose Driven Social Impact Across ASEAN,” it highlighted initiatives that support the UN sustainable development goals (SDGs) and showcased Maybank’s commitment to social empowerment and sustainable financing.

Before joining Maybank, Izlyn spent over 24 years with Telekom Malaysia (TM), holding senior roles in strategy, brand management, and corporate affairs, and served as director of Yayasan TM (YTM). She also has regional experience with Axiata Group and remains active in social impact networks like GDRN.

Outside her corporate career, Izlyn is a passionate singer-songwriter with two independent albums and theatre credits, including “P. Ramlee The Musical”.