S1 #11 I don’t need to be a man to be successful with Dato’ Ami Moris

ReWrite The Rules

Explore the finance and sustainability boardrooms with Ami Moris, the former CEO of the investment banking group at Maybank. Ami shares her journey from a background in mathematics and political science to reaching the C-suite, overcoming challenges in the male-dominated brokerage industry. Discover pivotal moments that shaped her career, emphasizing the power of emotions, the significance of building social capital, and the necessity of having fun along the way.

In This Episode

(00:00) Introducing Ami Moris: The advisor and executive coach on business and sustainability projects for Maybank Now.
(00:57) Ami's Journey and Role at Maybank: Ami Moris discusses her background, her role at Maybank, and her journey from mathematics and political science to finance.
(05:16) Challenges in a Male-Dominated Industry: Her experiences and challenges, especially in the male-dominated world of the brokerage industry and her decision to stick it out.
(06:55) Challenges Faced in Leadership Roles: Challenges she faced during her tenure and how she navigated them, including holding back candid views.
(09:57) Building Social Capital: The importance of building social capital, having sponsors, and conducting a social audit to advance in one's career.
(13:26) Support and Sisterhood: The importance of sisterhood and supportive networks.
(16:48) Having Fun and Defining Success: Always have fun in whatever you do and reflect on what people would say about you if you don't wake up tomorrow.
(19:35) Closing and Key Takeaways.

Our Guest: Dato’ Ami Moris
Dato’ Ami Moris is the Chief Executive Officer of Maybank Investment Banking Group. She is responsible for the Investment Banking and Investment Management businesses across Maybank IBG’s ten-country regional platform.
An advocate of sustainability-first practices, her goal has always been to focus on Maybank’s mission of Humanising Financial Services by helping clients build more profitable and sustainable businesses that deliver a more equitable and inclusive ASEAN. Ami is also the Chair of 30% Club Malaysia. As a leader and boardroom member, Ami believes that Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity are key to an organisation’s performance and success.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/morisami/

Your Host
Ritu Gupta Mehrish is a speaker, executive coach and author, with 20 years of corporate experience working in companies such as P&G, GE Capital and GE spin-off Genpact. In her last role, Ritu ran a multimillion-dollar business vertical with 1000 people across eight countries and five continents. Throughout her extensive career, Ritu has had the opportunity to work, coach and converse with leaders across the globe from diverse industries. Her business and leadership experience has enabled her to bring in a pragmatic approach to leadership development. Her client list of – Google, PayPal, Swiss Re, JP Morgan, Applied Materials, Intel, Knight Frank, Johnson & Johnson, AIA, Medtronic, Wharton Executive Education, highlights the level of expertise she brings to the leadership topic.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritugmehrish/
https://www.ritumehrish.com/

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