CORPORATE

OUR LEADERSHIP

Chairman & Director

Mohd Yusmadi Mohd Yusoff

  • Non-Executive Chairman
  • Independent Non-Executive Director
  • Chairman of the Advisory Committee
    • Age 51
    • Gender Male
    • Nationality Malaysian
    • Date of Appointment 29 September 2023

Yusmadi has an illustrious career spanning over two decades as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya, showcasing unparalleled excellence in both contentious and non contentious cases.

Having been associated with several of Malaysia’s premier law firms, he has advised and defended high-profile individuals and corporations both nationally and internationally. Currently, he serves as a Senior Partner at Fahda Nur & Yusmadi.

In addition to his significant legal achievements, Yusmadi has been deeply committed to public service. His term as a Member of Parliament for Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang from 2008 to 2013, and as a Senator and Ahli Dewan Negara from 2018 to 2021, highlights his dedication.

Notably, during this time, he chaired the Senate Reform Committee, Executive Committee of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU), and was appointed to the Parliamentary Committee on Anti-Corruption by Duli Yang Maha Mulia Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Di Pertuan Agong.

Yusmadi’s contributions on the global stage are equally notable. He was chosen by the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth as an Election Observer for the Maldives Presidential Election in 2013.

He has also been a regular invitee to the Middle East Enriching Economy (Doha Forum), organised by the Qatar Government in collaboration with the Middle East Development Institute, UCLA. Furthermore, Yusmadi’s invitation by Stephen Schwarzman of Blackstone, along with other selected global leaders, to be a Member of the Interview Panel of Schwarzman Scholars at Tsinghua University, Beijing, highlights his global recognition.

He has been honoured with esteemed recognitions like the first cohort of Lee Kuan Yew Senior Fellowship in Public Service at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore by the Government of Singapore, the Draper Hills Democracy & Development Fellowship at the Centre on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law, Stanford University, and the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship by the Fulbright Commission, USA.

Yusmadi holds an LL.B (Hons) from International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) and an LL.M in International Legal Studies from Washington College of Law, American University, Washington D.C. He has also been appointed as an Adjunct Professor at the International Institute of Islamic Thought & Civilization (ISTAC-IIUM).

His recent inclusion as a Member of the Consultative Council of Foreign Policy (CCFP) for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia’s Madani Government further attests to his unique expertise in blending corporate leadership with governmental insights.

Mohd Yusmadi Mohd Yusoff does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder or any conflict of interest with the Company. He has not been convicted of any offence within the past 5 years, nor any public sanction or penalty imposed by regulatory bodies during the financial year.

Director

Nor Azira Abu Bakar

  • Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
  • Member of the Audit, Risk and Governance Committee
    • Age 46
    • Gender Female
    • Nationality Malaysian
    • Date of Appointment 27 March 2025

Nor Azira Abu Bakar (Puan Nor Azira) brings with her over 20 years of experience in financial and management accounting and treasury matters. She has held various senior leadership positions in both government-linked entities and the private sector, specializing in financial planning, risk management, regulatory compliance, and corporate reporting.

Nor Azira is currently serving as the Finance Director at Lembaga Kemajuan Tanah Persekutuan (FELDA) since November 2020. She plays a key role in supporting the organization’s strategic and operational planning, identifying financial risks and opportunities, and implementing corrective actions to maintain financial stability.

Prior joining FELDA, Nor Azira served as Head of Finance at FGV Holdings Berhad, Felda Engineering Services Sdn Bhd and Felda Properties Sdn Bhd from 2007 to 2020. Earlier in her career, Nor Azira served as Accounts Executive at Maju Holdings Berhad, Opcom Holdings Berhad, and Suria Resorts Management Sdn Bhd.

Nor Azira presently serves as a Board Member for multiple FELDA subsidiaries, including Felda Asset Holdings Company Sdn. Bhd. (FAHCSB), Felda Plantation Management Sdn. Bhd. (FPMSB), FIC Integrated Property Management Sdn. Bhd. (FIC IPM) and Felda D’Saji Sdn. Bhd. Additionally, she is a Member of Jawatankuasa Pemandu Hal Ehwal Tanah FELDA FGV, Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Kecil Penilaian Blueprint (MJKPB) Tanam Semula and Jawatankuasa Tanam Semula Peringkat Ibu Pejabat. She also serves as treasurer for Yayasan FELDA and Koperasi Permodalan FELDA Malaysia 2 Berhad (KPF2), further strengthening financial oversight within these organizations. Her extensive involvement highlights her leadership in financial management, corporate strategy and governance across FELDA and non-FELDA entities.

Nor Azira does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder or any conflict of interest with the company. She has not been convicted of any offence within the past 5 years, nor has any public sanction or penalty been imposed by regulatory bodies during the financial year.

Director

Muhammad Fitri Othman

  • Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
  • Member of the Nominating and Remuneration Committee
    • Age 42
    • Gender Male
    • Nationality Malaysian
    • Date of Appointment 15 July 2025

Encik Fitri brings with him over 17 years of experience across financial services, government-linked investment entities and the corporate sector, both in Malaysia and abroad. He is currently serving as the Group Chief Executive Officer of Felda Investment Corporation (FIC), where he oversees strategic leadership, business growth and value creation across FIC’s core businesses in hospitality, trading, property management, real estate development and mining.

Prior to this, Encik Fitri served as the Chief Investment Officer of Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (LTAT), the retirement fund for the Malaysian Armed Forces. He was responsible for the fund’s overall investment strategy, including oversight of its strategic holdings in Affin Bank Berhad and Boustead Holdings Berhad. During his tenure, he was also a Director of Boustead Holdings Berhad, where he served as a member of the Group Board Sustainability Committee, providing oversight on ESG strategies and corporate transformation initiatives.

He also served as a Director of Affin Islamic Bank Berhad, where he provided guidance on the bank’s strategic direction and governance as part of the Board, and was a member of the Group Board Compliance Committee, ensuring adherence to Shariah principles, regulatory standards and corporate governance best practices.

Encik Fitri has held numerous board and board committee roles in diverse sectors including banking, real estate, plantation, pharmaceuticals, downstream fuel and asset management. He has led strategic divestments, high-value corporate transactions and major portfolio restructurings.

He started his career as an investment analyst with Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) and held various positions within the Group for over 11 years including stints at subsidiaries in London and Tokyo.

Encik Fitri holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance (First Class Honours) from the University of Southampton, United Kingdom, a Master of Science in Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science, United Kingdom and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder accredited by the CFA Institute of USA. He also holds a Sustainable Investing Certificate from the CFA Institute of USA and has completed executive education programmes at INSEAD, France and Harvard Business School, USA.

Encik Fitri does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder or any conflict of interest with the company. He has not been convicted of any offence within the past 5 years, nor has any public sanction or penalty been imposed by regulatory bodies during the financial year.

Director

Dr Wan Ahmad Rudirman Bin Wan Razak

  • Independent Non-Executive Director
  • Chairman of the Audit, Risk and Governance Committee
  • Member of the Nominating and Remuneration Committee
    • Age 53
    • Gender Male
    • Nationality Malaysian
    • Date of Appointment 23 July 2025

Dr Wan Ahmad Rudirman brings over 25 years of experience in corporate advisory, regulatory oversight and strategic investment across both public and private sectors. He served as Chief Executive Officer of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants from 2022 to 2025 where he led the national accounting body and provided strategic leadership in regulating and advancing the profession under the Accountants Act 1967.

Prior to that, he held the position of President and Group Chief Executive Officer of Terengganu Incorporated Sdn Bhd, the strategic investment arm of the Terengganu state government. During his time there, he oversaw group-wide restructuring and led investments across various sectors including natural resources, real estate, oil & gas support services and healthcare.

His earlier roles include senior positions in KUB Malaysia Berhad, Selia Ekuiti Sdn Bhd, Boardroom Graduates Sdn Bhd and Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad. He began his career in corporate advisory with CIMB Group.

Dr Wan Ahmad Rudirman has also served on the boards of Golden Pharos Berhad, A&W Malaysia, Summit Petroleum and Rangkaian Hotel Seri Malaysia. At the international level, he has represented Malaysia as a council member of the International Federation of Accountants and the ASEAN Federation of Accountants.

Dr Wan Ahmad Rudirman holds a Doctor of Business Administration from the University of South Australia, a Master of Business Administration from the University of North London, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Portsmouth and a Diploma in Accounting from Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin. Dr Wan Ahmad Rudirman is also a Fellow of CPA Australia, a member of the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountant, a Chartered Accountant with the Malaysian Institute of Accountants and an ASEAN Chartered Professional Accountant.

Dr Wan Ahmad Rudirman does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder or any conflict of interest with the company. He has not been convicted of any offence within the past 5 years, nor has any public sanction or penalty been imposed by regulatory bodies during the financial year.