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Senior Management
Malaysian | 55 | Male
Date of Appointment: 1 October 2021
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 Industry 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 was 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.
Malaysian | 41 | Female
Date of Appointment: 1 March 2023
Marliyana Omar, 41, female, Malaysian, is the Head of Finance in THP, appointed on 1 March 2023.
Marliyana holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (Hons) from MARA University of Technology Malaysia. She is a Fellow Chartered Accountant of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (“ACCA”) and a Member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (“MIA”). She started her career with Opus International Group PLC and subsequently joined KPMG in 2006. She joined THP in 2009 as the Assistant Manager. She is currently the Head of Finance and in her capacity, is responsible for managing, planning, implementation, and operations of all finance activities of the Group.
Marliyana does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder(s) of the Company nor any conflict of interest with the Company. She has not had a conviction for any offence within the past five (5) years.
Malaysian | 57 | Male
Date of Appointment: 1 March 2023
Mohd Jafri Arshad, 57, male, Malaysian, is the Head of Operations in THP, appointed on 1 March 2023.
Mohd Jafri holds a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Agriculture and a Diploma in Agriculture, both from Universiti Pertanian Malaysia. He began his career with Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad as a Cadet Planter in 1990 and was promoted to a Managerial position in 1999 with extensive experience in managing Rubber & Oil Palm estates. He joined THP on 1 March 2009 as an Estate Manager at Ladang Sungai Tenegang, Sabah was then appointed as an Estate Senior Manager based in Riau, Indonesia in 2012. Jafri has been entrusted to manage and oversee the operations of several Estates and Estate Department within the Group. In 2021, Mohd Jafri was appointed as the Acting Head of Plantation Controller and promoted as the Head of Operations in 2023. He currently oversees the plantation operations, ensuring estates adhere to the company’s policies and procedures accordingly as well as motivating subordinates and workforce.
Mohd Jafri does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder(s) of the Company nor any conflict of interest with the Company. He has not had a conviction for any offence within the past five (5) years.
Malaysian | 59 | Male
Date of Appointment: 16 March 2020
Mohamad Zuzari Abd Aziz, 59, male, Malaysian, is the Plantation Controller (Sabah) in THP, appointed on 16 March 2020.
Mohamad Zuzari holds a Diploma in Planting Industry and Management from the MARA University of Technology Malaysia. He began his career with Boustead Estate Agency as an Assistant Manager in 1985 and was given the exposure of managing various crops including oil palm, rubber and cocoa. He pioneered the introduction and implementation of oil palm mechanisation system in Boustead that includes fresh fruit bunch in field evacuation, application of fertilisers and the integration of monitoring system using GPS/GIS. He served 13 years in Boustead before joining THP in 1998 as the Estate Manager at TH Ladang (Sabah & Sarawak) Sdn. Bhd. to manage and oversee THP’s teak planting programme. Mohamad Zuzari rose through the ranks during his 24-year tenure with THP holding various portfolios, including the successful implementation of sound water management processes for oil palm planted in THP’s peat estates and overseeing the daily operations of the Group’s peat estates in Indonesia as the General Manager of PT TH Indo Plantations Mohamad Zuzari was appointed the Plantation Controller (Sabah) in 2020 and currently oversees the plantation operations in Sabah, ensuring estates adhere to the company’s policies and procedures accordingly as well as inspiring subordinates and workforce.
Mohamad Zuzari does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder(s) of the Company nor any conflict of interest with the Company. He has not had a conviction for any offence within the past five (5) years.
Malaysian | 50 | Male
Date of Appointment: 16 June 2022
Ghazali Ab Talib, 50, male, Malaysian, is the Plantation Controller (Sarawak Region 2) in THP, appointed on 16 June 2022.
Ghazali holds a Diploma in Planting Industry Management from MARA University of Technology Malaysia. He began his career with Austral Enterprises Bhd. as an Assistant Manager before moving on to Kumpulan Guthrie Bhd., IOI Corporation Bhd., and Golden Land Berhad as Regional Manager. He joined THP in 2009 as Estate Manager in Ladang Mamahat. He was appointed as General Manager based in Riau, Indonesia in 2014. Ghazali has been entrusted to manage and oversee the operation of several estates. In 2022, he was appointed as Plantation Controller (Sarawak Region 2). As the PC, he is responsible for the overall estate operations or activities of all 7 estates in region 2 Sarawak in terms of production, maintenance, and administration in line with the company’s goals, vision and mission.
Ghazali does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder(s) of the Company nor any conflict of interest with the Company. He has not had a conviction for any offence within the past five (5) years.
Malaysian | 56 | Male
Date of Appointment: 16 June 2022
Rozali Md Desa, 56, male, Malaysian, is the Plantation Controller (Sarawak Region 1) in THP, appointed on 16 June 2022.
Rozali holds a Diploma in Planting Industry and Management from MARA University of Technology Malaysia and has been with THP since 2007. Prior to joining THP, Rozali has had stints in Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad, United Plantation Berhad, IOI Plantation, Pontian United, Berjaya City Plantation. In 2022, he was appointed as Plantation Controller (Sarawak Region 1), and in his capacity, oversees the plantation operations and ensures the estates adhere to all the company policies and SOPs.
Rozali does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder(s) of the Company nor any conflict of interest with the Company. He has not had a conviction for any offence within the past five (5) years.
Malaysian | 57 | Male
Date of Appointment: 16 June 2022
Mohd Azahar Yasin, 57, male, Malaysian, is the Head of Mill & Engineering in THP, appointed on 1 March 2023.
Azahar holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of The Pacific, California and holds a Steam Engineer Certification of Competency from the Department of Occupational Safety and Health. He began his career with TDM Plantation Sdn Bhd in 1989 and subsequently joined THP in February 2004 as the Manager at Pulai, Ramin and Nyatoh Mill. He has been with THP for the past 19 years before he returned to the HQ in November 2021 as an Assistant General Manager of Mill & Engineering. As the Head of Mill & Engineering, he provides technical advisory on operation of the mills under THP to ensure that all activities are aligned with good milling practices and company’s SOP. He also oversees engineering projects within THP.
Azahar does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder(s) of the Company nor any conflict of interest with the Company. He has not had a conviction for any offence within the past five (5) years.
Malaysian | 53 | Female
Date of Appointment: 1 January 2014
Aliatun Mahmud, 53, female, Malaysian, is the Head of Legal & Secretarial and Company Secretary in THP, appointed on 1 January 2014.
Aliatun holds a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor’s Degree (Honours) of Laws (LLB), both from the MARA University of Technology Malaysia as well as a Diploma in Syariah Law and Practice from the International Islamic University of Malaysia. She began her career at the Securities Commission of Malaysia in 1994 before moving on to gain more experience in PEREMBA (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, Messrs Hafidz & Azra (Advocates & Solicitors) and the Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad. She joined THP on 1 October 2002 and has been with the Group for 20 years. In her current capacity, she manages all legal and secretarial matters for the companies owned as well as those managed by the Group.
Aliatun does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder(s) of the Company nor any conflict of interest with the Company. She has not had a conviction for any offence within the past five (5) years.
Malaysian | 52 | Female
Date of Appointment: 1 January 2014
Maizura Mohamed, 52, female, Malaysian, is the Head of Strategy & Corporate Services in THP, appointed on 1 January 2014.
Maizura holds a Bachelor’s Degree (Honours) in Chemistry from the University of Malaya, Malaysia. She began her career with Boustead Holdings Berhad in 1995 and subsequently joined Maju Holdings Sdn Bhd as Manager of Business Development. She joined THP on 1 October 1999 as Manager in Corporate Planning and has been with the Group for more than 20 years. She is currently the Head of Strategy and Corporate Services and is responsible in overseeing strategic and corporate matters, business planning as well as managing special projects.
Maizura does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder(s) of the Company nor any conflict of interest with the Company. She has not had a conviction for any offence within the past five (5) years.
Malaysian | 59 | Male
Date of Appointment: 1 January 2009
Othman Somadi, 59, male, Malaysian, is the Head of Marketing in THP, appointed on 1 January 2009.
Othman holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (Marketing) and a Diploma in Planting Industry and Management, both from the MARA University of Technology Malaysia. He began his career as an Assistant Agricultural Officer with the Southeast Johore Development Authority in 1984 and thereafter joined Johore Tenggara Oil Palm Berhad in 1993 as a Senior Marketing Executive. He joined TH Ladang (Sabah & Sarawak) Sdn Bhd on 5 August 1996 as its Marketing Manager before being appointed THP’s Deputy General Manager (Marketing) in 2003. He is currently Head of Marketing and is responsible for the trading and marketing of the Group’s products.
Othman does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder(s) of the Company nor any conflict of interest with the Company. He has not had a conviction for any offence within the past five (5) years.
Malaysian | 57 | Male
Date of Appointment: 7 February 2020
Ahmad Anuar Sairi, 57, male, Malaysian, is the Head of Agronomy in THP, appointed on 7 February 2020.
Ahmad Anuar holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Science and a Diploma in Agriculture, both from Universiti Pertanian Malaysia. He started his career as an Agronomist with FELDA Research in 1990 and subsequently joined Austral Enterprises in 1993. He joined THP in June 1999 as the Assistant Agronomist. He was seconded to Trurich Resources Sdn Bhd in 2014 and was appointed as Senior General Manager (Operation & Agronomist), based in Indonesia. He returned to THP in March 2019 as General Manager of the CEO’s Office. He is currently the Head of Agronomy and in his capacity, is responsible in providing agronomic advisory, fertiliser recommendation, plantation research as well as innovation and development support for the Group.
Ahmad Anuar does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder(s) of the Company nor any conflict of interest with the Company. He has not had a conviction for any offence within the past five (5) years.
Malaysian | 47 | Male
Date of Appointment: 1 January 2023
Megat Rizal Ezzudin, 47, male, Malaysian, is the Head of Risk & Compliance in THP, appointed on 1 January 2023.
Megat Rizal holds a Bachelor’s Degree (Honours) in Accountancy and Financial Analysis from University of Warwick. He is currently a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (“MIA”), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (“ACCA”), United Kingdom and is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (“IIA”), Malaysia. His past experience includes stints in accounting firms in Dublin, Ireland and Birmingham, United Kingdom having completed his ACCA examinations and training in 2002 before returning to Malaysia to work with PricewaterhouseCoopers in 2004. He joined THP’s Internal Audit Department on 4 December 2006. In 2020, Megat Rizal was appointed as General Manager of the CEO’s Office until end of 2022. After briefly holding the said position, he was then appointed as Head of Risk & Compliance and is responsible for overseeing the organisation’s risk management strategies and compliance.
Megat Rizal does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder(s) of the Company nor any conflict of interest with the Company. He has not had a conviction for any offence within the past five (5) years.
Malaysian | 52 | Female
Date of Appointment: 1 November 2019
Anis Zuhani Ahmad, 52, female, Malaysian, is the Head of Investor Relations in THP, appointed on 1 November 2019.
Anis holds a Master’s in Business Administration from MARA University of Technology Malaysia and a Bachelor’s Degree (Honours) in Education TESL from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. She started her career with the Education Ministry in 1993 and move to the private sector as she joined the Malaysia Airports Berhad Group in 1995, the Maju Holding’s Group in 2005 and Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad in 2008. Anis was appointed as the General Manager, Corporate Communications of Lembaga Tabung Haji in 2012. She has more than 25 years of working experience holding key positions in several organisations and has extensive exposure in Strategic Planning and Integrated Communication Management. She was seconded to THP on 1 November 2019 as General Manager Corporate Communications and is currently the Head of Investor Relations, responsible for overseeing the Group’s Investor Relations and Corporate Communications functions.
Anis Zuhani does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder(s) of the Company nor any conflict of interest with the Company. She has not had a conviction for any offence within the past five (5) years.
Malaysian | 50 | Male
Date of Appointment: 15 November 2020
Samshul Bahri, 50, male, Malaysian, is the Head of Sustainability in THP, appointed on 15 November 2020.
Samshul holds a Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Agribusiness from Universiti Pertanian Malaysia and a Diploma in Planting Industry Management from the MARA University of Technology. He began his career in THP on 1 July 1999 as Executive in the Estate Department. In 2010, he was posted to the Sarawak Regional Office as an Operation Manager and rose up the ranks within the 8 years there to Assistant General Manager before he returned to the HQ in 2018. He was appointed as the Head of Sustainability Department in November 2020 and is primarily responsible for sustainability initiatives and innovation within the Group.
Samshul does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder(s) of the Company nor any conflict of interest with the Company. He has not had a conviction for any offence within the past five (5) years.
Malaysian | 57 | Male
Date of Appointment: 1 January 2010
Hamidon Hassan, 57, male, Malaysian, is the Head of Information Technology in THP, appointed on 1 January 2010.
Hamidon holds a Diploma in Computer Science from Universiti Pertanian Malaysia and a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. He has vast experience in the plantation sector, having spent 20 years in Island & Peninsular Berhad before joining THP on 1 January 2010. As the Head of Information Technology, he is responsible in overseeing the entire IT planning and operations for the Company.
Hamidon does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder(s) of the Company nor any conflict of interest with the Company. He has not had a conviction for any offence within the past five (5) years.
Malaysian | 47 | Male
Date of Appointment: 1 March 2023
Mohd Badli Shah, 47, male, Malaysian, is the Head of Human Capital in THP, appointed on 1 March 2023.
Badli Shah holds a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from University of Malaya, Malaysia and a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting & Business from University of Sunderland, United Kingdom. He began his career with Avon Cosmetics (M) Sdn Bhd as an Executive in 2000 before joining Teras Kimia Sdn Bhd in 2009 as an Internal Auditor. He joined THP’s Internal Audit Department in July 2011 as an Assistant Manager. In March 2020, he was appointed as a Senior Manager Internal Audit before assuming the role as Head of Human Capital where he oversees the activities and operations of the Human Capital Department, which involves, among others, payroll, compensation and benefits, selection and recruitment, training, and development.
Badli Shah does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder(s) of the Company nor any conflict of interest with the Company. He has not had a conviction for any offence within the past five (5) years.
Malaysian | 47 | Male
Date of Appointment: 16 January 2023
Abdullah Asya’ari, 47, male, Malaysian, is the Head of Estate Department in THP, appointed on 16 January 2023.
Abdullah Asya’ari holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Agribusiness from Universiti Putra Malaysia and an Advance Professional Diploma of Associate (“AISP”) from The Incorporated Society of Planters. He began his career as an Assistant Manager with Golden Hope Plantation Berhad in 2000 before joining Felda Technoplant in 2005. He joined THP in 2009 as Senior Assistant Manager at Ladang Pasir Besar and went on to assume a number of estates within the Group before he returned to the HQ in January 2023. He is currently the Head of Estate Department where he oversees the administrative estate operations, GPS / GIS, machanisation as well as supporting the Head of Operations, Plantation Controller and Estate Management under THP Group.
Abdullah Asya’ari does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder(s) of the Company nor any conflict of interest with the Company. He has not had a conviction for any offence within the past five (5) years.
Malaysian | 48 | Male
Date of Appointment: 1 September 2017
Tuan Lokman Tuan Ismail, 48, male, Malaysian, is the Head of Administration in THP, appointed on 1 September 2017.
Tuan Lokman holds a Diploma in Management from the University of Malaya, Malaysia. He is also a certified member of the Malaysian Takaful Association (“MTA”). Tuan Lokman began his career as a support staff in Administration & Human Resource Department in November 1997. He spent 26 years in THP, rising the ranks as a Senior Manager up to the Head of Administration position. In his current capacity, he oversees the administrative services and planning matters for THP, maximising the value of Insurance Coverage and ensuring reliable Foreign Workers recruitment services.
Tuan Lokman does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder(s) of the Company nor any conflict of interest with the Company. He has not had a conviction for any offence within the past five (5) years.
Malaysian | 48 | Male
Date of Appointment: 1 September 2017
Khairizal Ab Karim, 43, male, Malaysian, is the Head of Procurement in THP, appointed on 1 January 2023.
Khairizal holds a Bachelor of Management (Accounting) from University Technology Malaysia. He is a Certified Integrity Officer (“CeIO”) from Malaysia Anti-Corruption Academy (“MACA”). He joined THP as an Audit Assistant in 2004. He was appointed as Manager Internal Audit Department in 2017. In 2020, he was transferred to Human Capital Department before he joined Procurement in 2022. He was appointed as the Head of Procurement in January 2023, where he is responsible for ensuring a systematic procurement process in adherence to internal controls to obtain cost-effective, efficient and quality goods and services to support THP’s business requirements.
Khairizal does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder(s) of the Company nor any conflict of interest with the Company. He has not had a conviction for any offence within the past five (5) years.
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