Mohd Nakhafi Bin Hassan

Mr. Nakhafi Hassan, from Malaysia, serves as the Alternate Executive Director of the Office of Executive Director of the World Bank Group of Southeast Asia since July 2025, representing Brunei Darussalam, Fiji, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Singapore, Thailand, Tonga, and Vietnam. 

Prior to this position, with an accounting background, Mr. Nakhafi began his career in the private sector until joining the public sector in 2003. He served in various capacities in several key ministries in Malaysia. 

With over 20 years in the Ministry of Finance, Ministry Home Affairs and Immigration Department, he had led taxation and immigration policy formulation, enforcement activities, procurement, and taxation, offering a comprehensive governance perspective.

He is experienced in immigration policies, international mobility and trade facilitation that aligns with projects on labour mobility, economic migration and regulatory frameworks. Mr. Nakhafi aalso played a pivotal role in shaping Malaysia’s tax policies, particularly in direct taxation and international taxation, including digital economy taxation under OECD Pillars 1 & 2 which involves bilateral tax treaty negotiations with foreign tax administrators, collaborating with the international organizations and partners.

Mr. Nakhafi has a Masters in Islamic Finance Practices (MIFP) from INCEIF University, Kuala Lumpur and BA (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management, Essex University, UK.