Gurdip has over 28 years of experience in financial services and management consulting, and has been with CIMB Group for over 19 years. He was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of CIMB Malaysia and CIMB Bank Berhad on 1 July 2024. As CEO, he is responsible for managing CIMB’s home market, focusing on strategic priorities that include enhancing operating resilience, driving innovation, and propelling growth to advance the Malaysian franchise. Additionally, effective 1st February 2025, he oversees CIMB’s digital businesses, including Touch ‘n Go Sdn Bhd, Touch ‘n Go Digital, CIMB Philippines, and CIMB Vietnam.
Previously, Gurdip served as the Group Chief Operating and People Officer (2023 – 2024), overseeing Human Resources, Sustainability, Operations, Administrative & Property Management, and Strategic Procurement. In this role, he worked closely with the Group CEO to spearhead transformation initiatives and manage key stakeholder relationships. While from 2020 to 2023, he held the position of Group Chief People Officer, where he was responsible for aligning human capital strategy with the Group’s overarching objectives. Before that, he was the Group Chief Strategy and Design Officer, supporting the execution of key transformation and growth initiatives under the strategic roadmaps T18 and Forward23+. His leadership was instrumental in establishing and leading the sustainability function, steering the Group through various strategic phases.
Prior to joining CIMB Group, Gurdip spent a decade with a leading international management consulting firm, advising banks, telecommunications companies, and governments across ASEAN, India, South Korea, and Spain.
