Director
Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Berhad
Mohd Saleem is currently serving as the Director of Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Berhad, a role he assumed in July 2022. His journey with the company began in July 2019, where he initially served as the Head of Business Development before expanding his responsibilities to include the Head of Product & Market Development. In these capacities, Saleem demonstrated his leadership by driving the launch and overhaul of products, strategically diversifying, and enhancing the Exchange's offerings to meet the dynamic needs of market participants.
With a career spanning 30 years in the Futures industry, Saleem's expertise is highlighted by his prior roles, including a directorial position at HSBC Singapore, where he served as the Head of Futures. With more than a decade in key management positions before joining Bursa Malaysia, Saleem has consistently shown strategic acumen, playing a pivotal role in fostering collaborations with foreign exchanges and engaging industry stakeholders, thereby opening avenues for new business opportunities.
In his current role as Director, Derivatives Market, Saleem is steering Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Berhad towards new heights, ensuring the exchange's competitiveness and accessibility for traders worldwide. Under his leadership, Bursa Malaysia Derivatives hit a historical high annual trading volume of 22.8 million contracts in 2024, surpassing the previous record of 19.1 million contracts achieved in 2022. With a rich background in the financial industry, Saleem brings a wealth of experience and strategic vision to the Malaysian exchange-traded derivatives landscape.