In a strategic move poised to reshape the landscape of digital Islamic finance, ComTech Gold has secured the expertise of internationally acclaimed Islamic finance leader Lim Say Cheong as Chief Advisor for Digital Assets and Islamic Finance. This appointment signals the company’s determined push to establish global leadership in Shariah-compliant real-world asset tokenization.
The recruitment arrives at a transformative juncture for the $6 trillion global Islamic finance sector, which is increasingly embracing blockchain technology, tokenization frameworks, and digital asset infrastructure. This shift toward technological integration aims to enhance transparency, operational efficiency, and financial inclusion across Muslim-majority markets and beyond.
Lim brings an exceptional portfolio of credentials to his new role, including receipt of the prestigious 2025-2026 Chevening and Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Fellowship, awarded by the UK Government in recognition of his pioneering work in financial innovation. His industry stature is further cemented by the Cambridge Islamic Finance Leadership Award, which honored his global impact in advancing Islamic capital markets and public sector advisory services.
With professional experience spanning more than fifty international Sukuk issuances for sovereign and corporate entities including Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Dubai, and Emaar Properties, Lim possesses unparalleled expertise in Islamic finance structuring. His advisory roles have extended to central banks and governmental institutions such as the National Bank of Kazakhstan and Bangladesh Bank, while his leadership positions at Al Hilal Bank and Noor Islamic Bank have established him as a transformative figure in the industry.
Jignesh Ve, Founder and CEO of ComTech Gold, emphasized the significance of this appointment: “Lim combines sovereign advisory credibility with visionary digital innovation. His leadership will position tokenized gold as the natural evolution of Shariah-compliant investment—fully asset-backed, transparent, and globally accessible.”
In his capacity as Chief Advisor, Lim will spearhead the development of Shariah-compliant tokenization frameworks for gold, real estate, and infrastructure assets. He will also enhance regulatory engagement with Islamic finance authorities and digital asset regulators worldwide while supporting ComTech Gold’s strategic expansion across the GCC, Europe, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia.
Commenting on his new role, Lim stated: “Gold tokenization represents the natural convergence of Islamic finance and blockchain technology, both anchored in real assets, transparency, and ethical principles. Through tokenizing fully allocated physical gold, we’re creating fractional, tradable investments that appeal not only to Muslim investors but to anyone seeking credible, asset-backed value in the digital economy.”
Lim’s academic credentials include an Executive MBA from INSEAD Business School in France and an Advanced Diploma in Islamic Finance from CIMA, complemented by executive education programs at Wharton, Oxford, Cambridge, and Columbia University. His practical experience in building Islamic banking platforms from the ground up and transforming institutions into top-tier Sukuk arrangers positions him uniquely to advance ComTech Gold’s global ambitions.