Abbas is currently the CEO & Executive Director (ED) of ASNB, a wholly owned unit trust management company under Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB). ASNB is the largest UTMC in Malaysia, with an AUM of RM290 billion invested by more than 13 million unitholders. He assumed the position in December 2024, following a six-year stint as PNB’s Chief Strategy Officer, responsible for developing PNB’s long-term strategic plan and strategic asset allocation. He has served PNB for more than 18 years and held multiple portfolios such as Real Estate Investment, Economy Division, and Strategic Investment. Abbas holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from the University of Nottingham and a Capital Markets Services Representative’s Licence (CMSRL) from the Securities Commission Malaysia. He is also serving as a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director for Velesto Energy Berhad.
