Encik Ismail bin Abd Halim (Encik Ismail) was appointed as the Independent Non-Executive Director of Perbadanan Nasional Berhad (Pernas) on 8 February 2024.

Encik Ismail holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting (Hons.) from the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom.

Encik Ismail has been a member of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) since 1987 and the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) since 2014.

Encik Ismail began his career with Peat Marwick, Mitchell & Co., London, and subsequently KPMG Malaysia. Throughout his career spanning more than four decades, he has served in several senior capacities which includes being the managing director, chief executive officer, chief financial officer and also held directorships in listed entities and large conglomerates which also included the Pernas Group of Companies from 1989 until 2003.

Encik Ismail is currently the Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of Focus Point Holdings Berhad and Director of Malaysia International Franchise Sdn. Bhd. (the wholly owned subsidiary of Pernas).