Norasni will oversee the bank's operations covering branch operations, channel strategy & development, cash & channel management and corporate communications.
Jaafar will be responsible for the business support division in the areas of credit administration, transaction services, trade operations and customer care.
The appointments are part of the bank's new growth and expansion strategy.
Bank Islam Managing Director Datuk Seri Zukri Samat said:"The new organisation structure aims to further strengthen management focus and oversight".
He said this is expected to better synergise, enhance and improve the overall efficiency of both the bank's business and operational activities as well as support the various initiatives and projects currently on-going and in the pipeline.
Norasni obtained a Masters degree in Business Administration from Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom.
She has chalked up extensive experience in the banking sector, having served Public Bank Bhd for 28 years. Prior to joining Bank Islam she was Public Bank's Director of Deposit and Channel Management.
Jaafar, a Masters degree holder in Banking and Finance, joined Bank Islam in July 2009 as Chief Business Support Officer.
He brings with him 30 years of banking experience from renowned local, regional and international banks.
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