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Board of Directors

Board of Directors

DATUK DR. AHMAD KUSHAIRI BIN DIN

Chairman / Independent Non-Executive Director
Malaysian | 65 Years Old | Male

Date of Appointment: 28 June 2022 - Chairman
18 March 2022 - Independent Non-Executive Director

Membership of Board Committees: Nil

Interest in Securities of the Company and its Subsidiaries: Nil

Present Directorship(s) in Other Public Companies:
Listed: Nil
Non - Listed: Bank Pertanian Malaysia Berhad (Agrobank)

Datuk Dr. Ahmad Kushairi holds a PhD in Genetics from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, a Master of Science (Genetics) from University Kebangsaan Malaysia, a Master of Science (Agronomy) from Louisiana State University, USA, a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Agronomy) and a Diploma in Agriculture, both from Universiti Pertanian Malaysia.

He has served the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (“MPOB”) since its establishment in 1979 until he retired as the Director-General in 2019. He has 40 years of experience, skills and knowledge, which amongst others include organisational management, oil palm breeding, quantitative genetics, seed production, plantation management and management of research. He has received numerous awards and honours from MPOB, national and international organisations, including Gold Medal Research Award, Director General’s Science Excellence Challenge Trophy, Best Publication Award and Innovation Award.

Currently, he is an Independent Non-Executive Director of Bank Pertanian Malaysia Berhad (Agrobank).

TUAN SYED HAMADAH BIN SYED OTHMAN

Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
Malaysian | 52 Years Old | Male

Date of Appointment:5 September 2023

Membership of Board Committees:Nil

Interest in Securities of the Company and its Subsidiaries:Nil

Present Directorship(s) in Other Public Companies:
Listed: Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad
Non - Listed: Yayasan Tabung Haji
Private Pension Administrator

Tuan Syed Hamadah is a Fellow of the Faculty and Institute of Actuaries, United Kingdom and a Fellow of the Actuarial Society, Malaysia. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Mathematics & Statistics from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, United Kingdom and a Scottish Higher Education Certificate from Clydebank College, United Kingdom.

His past experience includes being the Chief Executive Officer of Retirement Fund Incorporated, consulting actuarist at Mercer Zainal Consulting Sdn. Bhd., technical analyst at Petronas Trading Corporation Sdn. Bhd. and a Director of EDOTCO Sdn. Bhd.

Currently, he is the Group Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Lembaga Tabung Haji (“TH”), a major shareholder of THP. He is also a Director of the Private Pension Administrator Malaysia and a Director & Senior Partner of Actuarial Partners Consulting Sdn. Bhd.

YM TENGKU DATO’ SERI HASMUDDIN BIN TENGKU OTHMAN

Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
Malaysian | 61 years old | Male

Date of Appointment: 30 September 2021

Membership of Board Committees:
Member of Board Audit, Risk & Governance Committee
Member of Board Nomination & Remuneration Committee
Member of Board Tender Committee

Interest in Securities of the Company and its Subsidiaries: Nil

Present Directorship(s) in Other Public Companies:
Listed:
Theta Edge Berhad
Non - Listed:
Aliran Ihsan Resources Berhad
Putrajaya Perdana Berhad

YM Tengku Dato’ Seri Hasmuddin holds a Bachelor of Law (Honours) from the University of Malaya. He is a practicing advocate and solicitor, having admitted to the Malaysian Bar on 14 July 1987.

In 1990, he joined Messrs. Hisham, Sobri & Kadir, where he is presently the Principal Partner. His main areas of practice are corporate commercial law and Islamic banking and finance. He is among the legal counsels involved in framing the structural framework for Islamic banking documentation in the early stages of its development in Malaysia.

He is a member of the Association of Chartered Islamic Finance Professionals Malaysia since 2009. He continues to play an active role in the development of this area of law through his involvement in Kuala Lumpur Islamic Finance Forum (“KLIFF”), an annual forum that gathers prominent personalities, practitioners and industry players of Islamic Finance as well as presenting papers on the subject both locally and internationally.

He was the former director of Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad ("Bank Muamalat"). He was appointed as a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of Bank Muamalat on 18 April 2006 and was subsequently redesignated to Independent Non-Executive Director by the Bank Negara Malaysia on 16 February 2009 until his retirement on 18 April 2018. He was also the former director of Lembaga Tabung Haji ("TH"), Rangkaian Hotel Seri Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia and Serba Dinamik Holdings Berhad.

Currently, he sits on the boards of IJN Holdings Sdn. Bhd., Aliran Ihsan Resources Berhad and Putrajaya Perdana Berhad as well as Chairman of Theta Edge Berhad, a subsidiary of TH.

He is also involved in charitable organisations in his capacity as trustee to Tuanku Najihah Foundation, Yayasan Institut Al Quran Kuala Lumpur, Tabung Amanah Pesakit Malaysia, Institut Quran Tuanku Jaafar and Yayasan Munarah.

HAJI BAKRI BIN JAMALUDDIN

Independent Non-Executive Director
Malaysian | 59 Years Old | Male

Date of Appointment: 2 January 2022

Membership of Board Committees:
Chairman of Board Tender Committee
Chairman of Board Nomination & Remuneration Committee
Member of Board Audit, Risk & Governance Committee

Interest in Securities of the Company and its Subsidiaries: Nil

Present Directorship(s) in Other Public Companies:
Listed: Nil
Non - Listed: Nil

Haji Bakri holds a Diploma in Agriculture from Universiti Pertanian Malaysia.

He began his career with Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (“KLK”) in 1985 as a Cadet Planter and retired as Senior General Manager in 2019. He has nearly 34 years of experience working in the oil palm plantation industry as well as other agro-related fields such as rubber and cocoa in Peninsular Malaysia and Indonesia. He has 19 years of experience in Peninsular Malaysia (Johor, Perak, Pulau Pinang, Kedah and Negeri Sembilan) and 15 years of experience in Indonesia (Riau, Kalimantan Timur and Jakarta) during his employment with KLK.

He was the former Director of Malaysian Palm Oil Board ("MPOB") from June 2020 to September 2021 and the Managing Director of Danum Sinar Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of Puncak Niaga Holdings Berhad from January 2022 until October 2022. He was a committee member of the Dispute Resolution Committee of the Malaysia Palm Oil Certificate Council since July 2020 and Gabungan Asosiasi Pengusaha Kelapa Sawit Indonesia (GAPKI Kalimantan Timur) from 2014 to 2016. He was also a member of the Main Committee of the Mechanisation and Automation Research Consortium of Oil Palm from February 2021 until November 2021.

Currently, he is a Member of Parliament for Tangga Batu, Melaka.

MUHAMMAD RAMIZU BIN MUSTAFFA

Independent Non-Executive Director
Malaysian | 46 Years Old | Male

Date of Appointment: 5 April 2022

Membership of Board Committees:
Chairman of Board Audit, Risk & Governance Committee
Member of Board Investment Committee
Member of Board Tender Committee
Member of Board Nomination & Remuneration Committee

Interest in Securities of the Company and its Subsidiaries: Nil

Present Directorship(s) in Other Public Companies:
Listed: Golden Pharos Berhad
Non - Listed: Permodalan Terengganu Berhad

Muhammad Ramizu holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting from the University of Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom and an International Baccalaureate Diploma from Mara College, Banting. He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (“ICAEW”) and a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (“MIA”).

He started his career as an auditor with Arthur Andersen (which later merged with Ernst & Young (“EY”), Malaysia) in 2000. He later joined ECM Libra Berhad before leaving Malaysia in 2004 to join EY, United Kingdom as an Executive, National Audit. His last employment in the United Kingdom was as a Manager, Corporate Finance of BDO Reading, Thames Valley, England before returning to Malaysia to join KLCC Group in 2010 as the Head of Corporate Finance & Account Services. In KLCC Group, he played key roles in various corporate exercises including the establishment of KLCCP Stapled REIT.

In 2014, he joined Sapura Resources Berhad as the aviation business Chief Financial Officer and subsequently as the Group Head of Finance, Putrajaya Leisures & Services Group Sdn. Bhd.

In 2019, he joined the State of Terengganu's GLCs, starting as the Group Chief Financial Officer of Terengganu Incorporated Sdn. Bhd. ("TI"). He is now the Financial Advisor of Mentri Besar Trengganu (Incorporated), the holding corporation for TI.

DR. NURMAZILAH BINTI DATO' MAHZAN

Independent Non-Executive Director
Malaysian | 53 Years Old | Female

Date of Appointment: 11 September 2023

Membership of Board Committees:
Chairman of Board Investment Committee
Member of Board Audit, Risk & Governance Committee

Interest in Securities of the Company and its Subsidiaries: Nil

Present Directorship(s) in Other Public Companies:
Listed:
Nil
Non - Listed:
CIMB Bank Berhad

Dr. Nurmazilah holds a PhD in Accounting from the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom and a Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy from the International Islamic University of Malaysia.

She is a member of the MIA, ICDM, IIA, MICPA, ASEAN CPA and a fellow of CGMA. She is also a Certified ESG Analyst, a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Internal Auditor with a Certified Risk Management and Assurance qualification. She was also a member of the Malaysian Accounting Standards Board, Board of Governors for the Institute of Internal Auditors and a Honorary Treasurer with Persatuan Ekonomi Malaysia.

Having more than 30 years of experience in multiple organisations, she was the former Chief Executive Officer of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA). In MIA, she led and implemented the management system transformation, technology adoption, governance enhancement and branding.

She also played active roles at the International Federation of Accountants, the International Integrated Reporting Framework Board and the ASEAN Federation of Accountants. She also participated in the discussion of ESG topics at the global and local levels, which exposed her to various ESG policies. Her corporate experience covers various industries including property development and construction, banking, unit trusts, trading, and manufacturing.

Currently, Dr. Nurmazilah is an Authority Member of the Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) Malaysia and a Board member of CIMB Bank Berhad.

DR. SHAHRIL BIN SIMON

Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
Malaysian | 47 Years Old | Male

Date of Appointment: 17 November 2023

Membership of Board Committees:
Member of Board Investment Committee

Interest in Securities of the Company and its Subsidiaries: Nil

Present Directorship(s) in Other Public Companies:
Listed:
Nil
Non - Listed:
Nil

Dr. Shahril holds a PhD in Islamic Finance from the University of Bolton, United Kingdom, a PhD in Financial Mathematics from the University of Malaya and a Master of Quantitative Sciences (Financial Engineering) from the Universiti Teknologi MARA.

He brings a wealth of experience across diverse domains, including investment banking, asset management, private equity, venture capital, real estate, infrastructure, corporate finance, securities services, wealth management and Islamic finance. His market exposure extends across Southeast Asia, Middle East and Europe, complemented by a global presence through numerous speaking engagements in the realms of investments and Islamic Finance. Moreover, he demonstrates extensive managerial prowess as an executive director and excels in functional domains like corporate strategy, turnaround, transformation, portfolio management & monitoring, deal structuring, strategic asset allocation, finance and business development.

Currently, he is the Head of Group Investment Management of Lembaga Tabung Haji ("TH"). In this capacity, he undertakes the responsibility of managing and creating value for strategic investee companies spanning diverse sectors such as technology & telecommunication, financial services, plantations, properties, hospitality, marine, transportation, manufacturing, industrial services and consumer goods.

He also sit on the Boards of TH Properties Sdn. Bhd., TH Travel & Services Sdn. Bhd. and Sigma Entity Sdn. Bhd.

KASMURI BIN SUKARDI

Independent Non-Executive Director
Malaysian | 72 Years Old | Male

Date of Appointment: 8 December 2023

Membership of Board Committees:
Member of Board Nomination & Remuneration Committee
Member of Board Tender Commmittee

Interest in Securities of the Company and its Subsidiaries: Nil

Present Directorship(s) in Other Public Companies:
Listed:
Nil
Non - Listed:
Nil

Kasmuri had completed an Advanced Management Program ("AMP") from Harvard Business School, Boston Massachusetts, United States of America, holds a Master in Management from Asian Institute of Management, Manila, Philippines, an Associate Diploma from Incorporated Society of Planters, Malaysia and a Diploma in Planting Industry Management from University of Technology MARA. He also obtained certification as a Certified Professional Trainer from the Quest Group, Asia and the Institute of Professional Managers Association, United Kingdom and Certified Professional Coach from Quest Group, Asia and the Institute of Business Coaches.

He has more than 50 years of experience in various capacities involving plantation agribusiness namely oil palms, rubber, cocoa and coconut. He began his career in 1973 as an Estate Assistant/Senior Assistant Manager at Harrisons & Crosfield PLC which later became Harrisons Malaysian Plantations Berhad and Golden Hope Plantations Berhad (“Golden Hope”). In 1982, he was appointed as Estate Manager and was later promoted to various positions as Estate Visiting Agent, General Manager, Director of Estates and Group Director, Plantations Agribusiness until he retired in 2006.

From 2006 to 2008, he was a Director of Special Functions and later as the Consultant and Lead Trainer for Golden Hope. In 2008, he joined Poliplant Group, Indonesia and Clarity Resources Ltd, Hong Kong based in Jakarta, Indonesia as a Director on its Board and Corporate & Operational Director where he served until 2015. During this period, he had successfully led the development and management of more than 50,000 hectares of oil palm plantation, most of which from green fields in Ketapang, Kalimantan Barat, Indonesia.

Presently, he is the Director and Principal Consultant and Trainer of KAZ Corporation Sdn. Bhd.

FAHDA NUR BINTI AHMAD KAMAR

Independent Non-Executive Director


Malaysian | 47 Years Old | Female

Date of Appointment: 28 December 2023

Interest in Securities of the Company and its Subsidiaries: Nil

Membership of Board Committees:
Member of the Board Investment Committee

Present Directorship(s) in Other Public Companies:
Listed: Nil
Non - Listed: Nil

Fahda Nur holds a Master of Laws from University College London, United Kingdom, a Bachelor of Laws and a Diploma in Shariah Law and Legal Practice, both from the International Islamic University Malaysia.

Fahda Nur has been an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya since 2001. Previously, she was an associate at Messrs. Zain & Co. and Messrs. Tommy Thomas. For the past fifteen (15) years, she has been the Managing Partner of her law firm, where her key practice is centered in litigation, particularly, civil, corporate and commercial cases. As an experienced court barrister, Fahda Nur has appeared at all levels of the court, i.e. both the Subordinate Courts and Appellate Courts. She has extensive experience handling complex and high-profile cases, involving both private and government-linked corporations. She is also a dual civil-syariah practitioner who is adept in matters relating to Islamic Banking and Finance and is a certified syariah lawyer for three (3) states. Her legal experience spans across borders and she has handled many disputes involving foreign jurisdictions and foreign law firms, having advised clients in Australia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Singapore, Indonesia, Japan and Germany. She was named Member of the Order of the Crown of Selangor (Ahli Mahkota Selangor) in 2017.

Currently, she is the Managing Partner and founder of the firm, Fahda Nur & Yusmadi.

Chief Executive Officer

Mohamed Zainurin Mohamed Zain

Chief Executive Officer


Malaysian | 56 Years Old | Male

Date of Appointment: 1 October 2021

Interest in Securities of the Company and its Subsidiaries: Nil

Membership of Board Committees: Nil

Present Directorship(s) in Other Public Companies:
Listed: Nil
Non - Listed: Nil

Mohamed Zainurin holds a Bachelor’s Degree of Accountancy (Honours) from the University of Utara Malaysia. He is a Chartered Accountant, a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountant (“MIA”) and a Certified Practicing Accountants (“CPA”) of Papua New Guinea.

He has more than 32 years of experience in various capacities in several different industries namely, Integrated Agrifood (including Halal Food Supply Chain and Halal Logistics), Plantations, Food Manufacturing, Defence and Aerospace sectors. Mohamed Zainurin has been involved in Halal Food Supply Chain and Agriculture Plantation since 2006 with Malaysian Agrifood Corporation Berhad, a Khazanah Nasional Berhad (“KNB”) wholly owned subsidiary as Vice President of Finance and subsequently promoted as Senior Vice President of Infrastructure Development. He then joined KNB as Senior Vice President of Agrifood Unit of Khazanah Research & Investment Division.

During his tenure in KNB, he was seconded to the Ministry of Agriculture of Malaysia as CEO for the Malaysian Modern Agriculture Project. In 2012, he was appointed as Group Chief Financial Officer of Malaysia Agrifood Corporation Group of Companies as one of the key personnel managing several strategic collaboration initiatives for the integrated premium Vegetables, Fruits and Halal Cold Chain Logistics business with domestic business partners and reputable foreign investors.

He was formerly the Financial Controller of New Britain Palm Oil Limited a wholly owned subsidiary company of Sime Darby Plantation Berhad based in West New Britain of Papua New Guinea before joining THP as the Chief Executive Officer on 1 October 2021.