Azman Mokhtar: “There’s More to Life than Finance and Economics”

Endgame with Gita Wirjawan

Tan Sri Azman Mokhtar, former CEO of Khazanah Nasional, shares his remarkable life journey and insights gained from his 14 years leading Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund. He discusses how his upbringing, education at Cambridge, and early career experiences shaped his principles and approach to leadership. Azman provides a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at Khazanah's investment strategies, decision-making processes, and efforts to instill a culture of open discourse and accountability. Azman also reflects deeply on broader issues like justice, development, inequality, and the role institutions and individuals play in shaping societies. Drawing from Islamic philosophy, he articulates a holistic vision of progress that balances financial success with moral ideals. The conversation covers wide-ranging topics like Southeast Asia's pragmatic culture, the need to nurture principles of excellence, harnessing technology ethically, and navigating the intensifying US-China rivalry. Throughout, Azman shares candid insights into Malaysia's evolution, lessons from the Asian financial crisis, and his hopes for the region's future as a voice of wisdom and moderation on the global stage. #Endgame #GitaWirjawan #AzmanMokhtar ---------------- Other Endgame episodes you might also like: Kishore Mahbubani: The Biggest Mistakes of the US, China, and ASEAN

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