Dato’ Shaarani brings with him more than 36 years of experience in government service and international relations having worked with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia and assumed various positions including as the Ambassador of Malaysia to Thailand, Spain and Uzbekistan as well as the Under Secretary of South and East Asia Division at the Ministry.

Dato’ Shaarani currently serves as an Independent Director& Member of Audit, Nomination & Remuneration Committees of CIMB Thailand, the Chairman of CIMB Cambodia, including Chairman of its Risk Committee and member of the Audit Committee.

Current Listed Companies' Directorships
- Dragon Group International Limited
- CIMB Thai Bank Public Company Limited
- CIMB Vietnam Bank Public Company Limited

Past 3 Years Listed Companies' Directorships
- None