6 March 2024
Kuala Lumpur: CIMB Group, one of ASEAN’s leading banking groups is pleased to announce the appointment of Toni Darusman as Group Chief Brand & Marketing Officer following a strategic review of the brand & communications functions to strengthen the Brand & Marketing team.
Toni is no stranger to the CIMB Group, having helmed the Marketing, Brand and Communications leadership role in CIMB Niaga from 2018 to 2023. Since 2021, his role was expanded to include taking charge of Customer Experience function at CIMB Niaga. Toni is a well rounded and strategic senior executive who brings deep experience in brand building, integrated marketing and Customer Experience. He has held regional and in-country leadership roles that spans across Indonesia, Malaysia and Hong Kong. He has 24 years of experience in cross industry and geography exposure coupled with an impressive track record in managing global brands, building and rejuvenating brand equity, driving innovative marketing strategy and rolling out integrated communications for internal and external stakeholders.
“I am delighted to be part of the new team at CIMB, and look forward to bringing best in class brand and marketing practices across ASEAN to the bank. CIMB is already a strong brand in the region and we will leverage on innovative ideas from various markets. Arriving at the right moment where CIMB in Malaysia is celebrating 100 years this year, customers and the public can look forward to many exciting campaigns and share the pride of CIMB’s 100 years and more,” said Toni.
The appointment demonstrates CIMB’s core value in giving top regional talents the opportunity to excel and to helm a group role.
A top graduate with a Master Degree in Mechanical System Engineering with honors from the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom, Toni has managed both global and local brands like Bank Danamon, Indosat Ooredoo, GSK, Heineken, Unilever, Coca-Cola, and Philip Morris.
