Akmal Nizam Abdul Halim

Akmal Nizam Abdul Halim

Director -Head of ITMD | Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (LTAT)

I am a seasoned Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with 20+ years of IT leadership experience across the financial services, government, and corporate sectors. My expertise spans digital transformation, core financial and pension fund system modernization, IT governance, and cybersecurity compliance. At Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (LTAT), I lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, including modernization of financial, pension fund, investment, and HR systems, implementation of ISO 27001 ISMS, and alignment with NACSA, SAGA financial compliance, and Jabatan Audit Negara governance. I also contribute strategically as a member of LTAT’s Management, Procurement, IT Steering, Risk & Compliance, and Audit Committees, engaging directly with the Board on IT strategy, risk, and performance. Recognized as a two-time World CIO 200 Award winner, I specialize in: • Digital Transformation & Legacy Modernization • Cybersecurity & Risk Management (CISSP, NACSA, ISO 27001) • Pension Fund Systems • Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BCM, DR Sites) • IT Governance & Compliance (ITIL, COBIT, Board Committees) • Talent Development & Leadership Pathways My mission is to build secure, resilient, and future-ready IT ecosystems that drive business growth, governance, and digital trust.

6:25 pm - 6:55 pm

Fireside Chat: Sustainable Leadership in a 24/7 | Digital World Discussion around balance, board pressure, cyber crisis management.

Moderator
Ts. Ahmad Kamal Hasan Basri , Director of IT, Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM)
Panelists
Akmal Nizam, Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (LTAT)
Ts. Maz Mirza, CDO, Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (KWAP)
Afhzal Abdul Rahman , CDTO, Employees Provident Fund (EPF)