CORPORATE OVERVIEW

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

TAN SRI MUHAMMAD IBRAHIM, FCB

Chairman

TAN SRI DR. SHARIFAH ZARAH SYED AHMAD

Board Member

DATO' MUHAMAD NOOR YACOB

Board Member

PROF. DR. TAMAT SARMIDI

Board Member

FAZIDAH MUSTAFA

Board Member

DATO' DR. JULAINIE MOHD SALLEH

Board Member

Tan Sri Muhammad Ibrahim, FCB

P.S.M., P.J.N., S.J.M.K., S.P.M.S.

Chairman

Appointed to the Board: 1 December 2025

Qualifications:

  • MPA, Harvard University
  • Bachelor of Accounting (Hons), University of Malaya
  • Chartered Accountant (MIA)
  • Fellow, Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers

Key Appointments and Directorships:

  • Chairman, Asian Institute of Finance
  • Board Member, PETRONAS and KWAP
  • Chairman, Irving Fisher Committee (BIS)
  • Commissioner, Securities Commission Malaysia

Past Experience:

  • Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia
  • Deputy Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia
  • Managing Director, Danamodal Nasional Berhad
  • Senior Roles, Bank Negara Malaysia

Tan Sri Dr. Sharifah Zarah
Syed Ahmad

P.S.M., P.J.N., D.P.S.K., D.M.S.M., S.S.A.P.

Board Member

Appointed to the Board: 1 December 2025

Qualifications:

  • PhD (Socio-Economic Planning), University of Leeds, UK
  • Master’s Degree, University of Pittsburgh, USA
  • Diploma in Management, INTAN, Malaysia
  • Executive Program, Harvard Kennedy School, USA

Key Appointments and Directorships:

  • Board Member, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
  • Chairman, Kings University College
  • Chairman, Centre of Excellence for Extended Reality and Technology
  • Chairman, AMAL Training & Consultancy Sdn Bhd
  • Deputy Chairman, HAWA Malaysia

Past Experience:

  • Secretary General, Ministry of Communications and Multimedia.
  • Minister Counselor, United Nations, New York
  • Director General, Women and Development Department
  • Deputy Director General, Public Service Department
  • Senior Roles, MOSTI

Dato' Muhamad Noor Yacob

Κ.Μ.Ν., D.I.M.P., J.M.N.

Board Member

Appointed to the Board: 1 December 2025

Qualifications:

  • Master of Public Policy, University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • Bachelor of Economics (Honours), University of Malaya
  • Advanced Management Program, Harvard Business School

Key Appointments and Directorships:

  • Board Member, Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC)
  • Member, National Wages Consultative Council
  • Adjunct Professor, Institute of Malaysian and International Studies (IKMAS), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
  • Chairman, APEC Study Centre, UKM

Past Experience:

  • Represented Malaysia in key international trade forums, including ASEAN, UNCTAD, and global commodity organisations
  • Trade Commissioner to the United Kingdom
  • Chairman, WTO General Council, Dispute Settlement Body & Negotiating Group on Trade Facilitation
  • Executive Director of the APEC Secretariat, Singapore

Prof. Dr. Tamat Sarmidi

Board Member

Appointed to the Board: 1 December 2025

Qualifications:

  • PhD in International Economics, University of Leicester, United Kingdom
  • Awarded SLAB Scholarship by the Government of Malaysia

Professional & Policy Engagements:

  • Expert Member, 15th Parliamentary Special Select Committee on Finance and Economy (JKPKKE).
  • Subject Matter Expert, Malaysian Urban Observatory (MUO).
  • Country Expert, ASEAN Alternative Vehicle Technology Portal & Outlook.
  • Contributor to national and regional economic policy platforms.

Research Expertise:

  • Applied macroeconomics and applied econometrics
  • International economics and regional integration
  • Development economics and sustainability

Publications & Academic Output:

  • Author of 5 research books on sustainable development, palm oil economics, trade, and corporate finance.
  • Published 100+ articles in reputable and indexed journals

Fazidah Mustafa

Board Member

Appointed to the Board: 26 May 2023

Profile:

  • Secretary, Strategic Planning Division, Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MoHE)

Strategic & Advisory Role:

  • Translates national policies into actionable strategies and performance targets
  • Provides strategic advisory support to top management
  • Supports evidence-based decision-making and policy execution

Coordination & Engagement

  • Oversees cross-divisional coordination within the Ministry.
  • Engages higher education institutions, government agencies, and strategic partners.
  • Strengthens governance, collaboration, and policy coherence.

Professional Strengths

  • Known for strategic insight, professionalism, and strong public service commitment.
  • Contributes to the long-term sustainability and effectiveness of Malaysia’s higher education system.

Dato’ Dr. Julainie Mohd Salleh

Position:

Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO)

Qualifications:

  • Doctorate in Business Administration, Asia e University (2024)
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Accounting, University of Hull (1991)
  • GCE A-Levels, Malay College Kuala Kangsar (1988)

Key Appointments and Directorships:

  • Group Chief Executive Officer, MARA Corporation Sdn Bhd (2022–2024)
  • Director, Corporate & Business Strategy Division, Padiberas Nasional Bhd (2018–2022)
  • Group CFO / Group COO, UDA Holdings Bhd (2014–2018)
  • Senior Vice President (Head), Business & Financial Advisory, Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (2011–2014)
  • Group CFO / Group COO, UiTM Holdings Bhd (2010–2011)
  • Group Financial Controller, Impiana Hotels Group (2008–2010)
  • Group CFO / Group COO, Teras Dara Konsortium Bhd (2000–2008)
  • Head, Finance & Accounts, RHB Delta Finance Berhad (2004–2005)
  • Finance & Treasury Manager, Bank Pembangunan & Infrastruktur Malaysia Berhad (2000–2004)
  • Audit Manager & Audit Senior, KPMG Malaysia (1991–2000)

Professional Qualifications:

  • Chartered Accountant, Malaysian Association of Certified Public Accountants (2000)
  • Chartered Accountant, Malaysian Institute of Accountants (2000)

Experience Summary:

  • Over 30 years of experience in strategic leadership, corporate transformation, financial governance, and restructuring across GLCs, PLCs, and high-growth companies.