Chairman / Independent Non-Executive Director
Nationality
Malaysian
Age / Gender
66 / Male
Date of Appointment:
28 June 2022 - Chairman
18 March 2022 - Independent Non-Executive Director
Length of Tenure as Director:
2 Years 11 Months (as at 24 February 2025)
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)
Qualifications
Working Experience and Occupation
Datuk Dr. Ahmad Kushairi served the MPOB since its establishment in 1979 until he retired as the Director-General in 2019. He possesses 40 years of experience, skills and knowledge, which amongst others include organisational management, oil palm breeding, quantitative genetics, seed production, plantation management and research management.
He has received numerous awards and honours from MPOB, national and international organisations, including the Gold Medal Research Award, the Director General’s Science Excellence Challenge Trophy, the Best Publication Award and the Innovation Award.
Currently, he is an Independent Non-Executive Director of Bank Pertanian Malaysia Berhad (Agrobank).
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
Nationality
Malaysian
Age / Gender
62 / Male
Date of Appointment:
23 July 2025
Length of Tenure as Director:
Since 2025
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: Nil
Qualifications
Working Experience and Occupation
Encik Roslin is currently the Chief Executive of the Malaysian Palm Oil Association ("MPOA"), a position he assumed since July 2024. With over 40 years of experience in the plantation industry, he had the privilege of holding various leadership and operational roles across Malaysia, Indonesia and Liberia, primarily in the oil palm sector.
Prior to joining MPOA, he was the Chief Executive Officer, Upstream Malaysia at SD Guthrie Berhad ("SD Guthrie") from July 2018 to May 2024, where he oversaw SD Guthrie's upstream operations in Malaysia. Between 2013 and 2018, he held key leadership roles in SD Guthrie's international operations, including as Head of Plantation Operations in Indonesia and as Country Head in Liberia.
Encik Roslin began his career in 1984 as a Trainee Assistant with Golden Hope Plantations Berhad ("Golden Hope"). Over the years, he had progressed through various operational and managerial roles, gaining hands-on experience and deep insights into plantation management and sustainability practices.
His managerial journey began in 1997 with Golden Hope, where he managed several estates across Johor, Perak, Sarawak and Sabah. In 2005, he was appointed as Plantation Adviser at the Golden Hope's Head Office and in 2008, he took the role of Senior General Manager for the Rajawali/Pekaka Zone under Sime Darby Plantation in Sarawak.
Throughout his career, he had remained committed to advancing the growth and resilience of the palm oil industry. At MPOA, he continued to contribute to national policy advocacy, stakeholder management and the promotion of best practices within the plantation sector.
SHOW LESSIndependent Non-Executive Director
Nationality
Malaysian
Age / Gender
54 / Female
Date of Appointment:
11 September 2023
Membership of Board Committees:
Chairman of the Board Audit, Risk & Governance Committee
Chairman of Board Investment Committee
Member of the Board Nomination & Remuneration 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
Qualifications
Professional Affiliations
Working Experience and Occupation
A highly accomplished and results-oriented leader with over 30 years of experience in diverse organizations, Dr. Nurmazilah brings a wealth of expertise to the boardroom. Her deep understanding of governance, strategy, and finance is complemented by a strong commitment to sustainability and stakeholder engagement.
As a former CEO of MIA, Dr. Nurmazilah spearheaded transformative initiatives in risk management, governance, technology adoption, and branding. She also developed and executed strategic, operational and financial plans to enhance organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
She possesses extensive knowledge of auditing, accounting, and regulatory functions including financial statement review, audit quality and professional ethics. She has actively engaged with diverse stakeholders across various sectors, both locally and globally.
Dr. Nurmazilah is a highly effective communicator and collaborator with a passion for driving positive change. Her expertise and experience make her a valuable asset to any board seeking to enhance its governance, strategy and sustainability performance.
A recognized thought leader in Integrated Reporting, ESG, and the future of corporate reporting, Dr. Nurmazilah currently serves as a member of the IFRS Foundation Integrated Reporting and Connectivity Council.
Currently, she is an Authority Member of the Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) Malaysia and a Director of CIMB Bank Berhad. She brings valuable boardroom experience and a proven track record of contributing to organizational success.
Independent Non-Executive Director
Nationality
Malaysian
Age / Gender
73 / Male
Date of Appointment:
8 December 2023
Length of Tenure as Director:
1 Year 2 Months (as at 24 February 2025)
Membership of Board Committees:
Chairman of the Board Tender Committee
Member of the Board Audit, Risk & Governance Committee.
Member of the Board Nomination & Remuneration Committee
Interest in Securities of the Company and its Subsidiaries:
Nil
Present Directorship(s) in Other Public Companies:
Listed:
Nil
Non - Listed:
Nil
Qualifications
Working Experience and Occupation
Kasmuri has over than 51 years of experience in various capacities involving plantation agribusiness namely oil palm, 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 his retirement in 2006.
From 2006 to 2008, he served as 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 successfully led the development and management of more than 50,000 hectares of oil palm plantations primarily from greenfields in Ketapang, Kalimantan Barat, Indonesia.
He obtained certification as a Certified Professional Trainer from 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.
Currently, he is the Director and Principal Consultant & Trainer of KAZ Corporation Sdn. Bhd.
Independent Non-Executive Director
Nationality
Malaysian
Age / Gender
48 / Female
Date of Appointment:
28 December 2023
Length of Tenure as Director:
1 Years 2 Months (as at 24 February 2025)
Membership of Board Committees:
Chairman of the Board Nomination & Remuneration Committee
Member of the Board Investment Committee
Member of the Board Tender Committee
Interest in Securities of the Company and its Subsidiaries:
Nil
Present Directorship(s) in Other Public Companies:
Listed: Nil
Non - Listed: Nil
Qualifications
Working Experience and Occupation
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 sixteen (16) years, she has served as the Managing Partner of her law firm, Fahda Nur & Yusmadi, where her key practice is centered in litigation, particularly in 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 in 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 a 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.
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
Nationality
Malaysian
Age / Gender
59 / Female
Date of Appointment:
7 May 2025
Length of Tenure as Director:7 May 2025
Membership of Board Committees:
Interest in Securities of the Company and its Subsidiaries:
Nil
Present Directorship(s) in Other Public Companies:
Listed: Nil
Non - Listed: Nil
Qualifications:
Working Experience and Occupation:
With a proven legacy in shaping risk governance frameworks and financial strategy, Nor Adila binti Ismail has dedicated over 20 years to advancing risk excellence within the oil and gas industry, primarily through her leadership roles at Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS). Her extensive expertise spans enterprise risk, financial risk, risk-based decision-making, and strategic governance.
She served as Chief Risk Officer of PETRONAS from 2016 to 2020, where she played a pivotal role in enhancing the Group’s enterprise risk management (ERM) capabilities and institutionalising risk culture across all levels of the organisation. She led the development of PETRONAS’ ERM policy and risk appetite statement, and implemented an integrated risk management framework, and introduced a commodity hedging programme to safeguard the Group’s financial position.
Prior to that, Nor Adila held the position of Custodian of Financial Risk Management from 2004 to 2016, where she spearheaded the formulation and implementation of the Group’s financial risk policies, asset and liability management frameworks, and trading risk strategies. Her early years in Group Treasury saw her managing USD-based fixed income portfolios and executing currency hedging strategies across global markets.
Her last role in PETRONAS was as Head, Industry Shaping and Collaboration, Group Procurement, where she was responsible for stakeholder management, vendor financing, and licensing processes. She also served as Chair of the Working Committee on Procurement for selected stakeholder states and contributed to the national OGSE strategy and supply chain financing efforts with EXIM Bank.
Nor Adila was also actively involved in various governance bodies within the PETRONAS Group, including as Chairman of the PETRONAS Risk Management Committee and the Trading Risk Committee, and as a Board Member of PETCO Group of Companies and a member of the Board Audit Committee for PETRONAS LNG.
She holds a Master of Science in Accountancy from the University of Missouri, Kansas City, USA and a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Northern Illinois University, USA. She is a certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM) by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) and has completed executive programmes at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and INSEAD.
Currently, she also serves as a Board Member of Lembaga Tabung Haji (LTH).
Chief Executive Officer
Nationality
Malaysian
Age / Gender
57 / Male
Date of Appointment:
1 October 2021
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: Nil
Mohamed Zainurin holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy (Honours) from Universiti Utara Malaysia (“UUM”). He is a Chartered Accountant, a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (“MIA”) and a Certified Practising Accountant (“CPA”) in Papua New Guinea.
He has over 33 years of experience in various capacities in several different industries, including: Integrated Agrifood Plantations, Halal Food Supply Chain and Halal Logistics, Food Manufacturing, Defence and Aerospace Industry.
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 to Senior Vice President of Infrastructure Development. In 2009, he then joined KNB as Senior Vice President of the 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 2011, he was appointed as Group Chief Financial Officer of Malaysia Agrifood Corporation Berhad. He was thereafter promoted to Director of Operations and Business Development of a wholly owned KNB subsidiary, where he was a key personnel leading and managing several strategic collaboration initiatives for the integrated premium Vegetables, Tropical 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 TH Plantations Berhad as the Chief Executive Officer on 1 October 2021.