Our Board of Directors
The Board, which comprises nine (9) members, is assisted in the discharge of its duties by the Audit Committee, Risk Management Committee and Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
DATUK SERI JOHARI BIN ABDUL GHANI
Chairman
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
DATUK SERI JOHARI BIN ABDUL GHANI
Chairman
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
Nationality:
Malaysian
Age:
58 years old
Gender:
Male
Date of Appointment:
4 March 2019
Board Committee Membership:
● None
Academic/Professional Qualification(s):
● Chartered Accountant, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, United Kingdom
Areas of Expertise(s):
● Corporate Recovery/Turnaround
● Finance
● Business Management
Other Directorship(s):
Listed Companies:
● Chairman, C.I. Holdings Berhad
Public Companies:
● None
Others:
● Chairman, JAG Capital Holdings Sdn Bhd
Working Experience(s):
Datuk Seri Johari bin Abdul Ghani began his career at an international accounting firm, Peat Marwick & Co. (now known as KPMG). He has been involved in the corporate world for more than twenty-seven (27) years holding senior positions in several companies both listed and unlisted in various industries. Datuk Seri Johari was the Minister of Finance II from 27 July 2016 until 9 May 2018.
AHMED FAIRUZ BIN ABDUL AZIZ
Group Managing Director
AHMED FAIRUZ BIN ABDUL AZIZ
Group Managing Director
Nationality:
Malaysian
Age:
44 years old
Gender:
Male
Date of Appointment:
1 October 2020
Board Committee Membership:
● None
Academic/Professional Qualification(s):
● Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance, London School of Economics and Political Science, United Kingdom
● Fellow Member, Institute of Chartered Accountants, England and Wales
● Member, Malaysian Institute of Accountants
Areas of Expertise(s):
● Corporate Finance
● Tax, Treasury and Financial Reporting
● Audit and Advisory
Other Directorship(s):
Listed Companies:
● Pos Malaysia Berhad
Public Companies:
● KUB Development Berhad
Others:
● Directors within KUB Group of Companies
Working Experience(s):
Encik Ahmed Fairuz has more than nineteen (19) years of experience in audit and advisory, corporate finance, tax, treasury and financial reporting in various sectors including industrial products, services, banking, automotive and property development.
He started his career with Messrs. Arthur Andersen & Co. in 2001 and subsequently joined Messrs. Ernst & Young. Encik Ahmed Fairuz was attached with CIMB Investment Bank Berhad from 2005-2008, assuming roles in the investment banking and group corporate finance divisions. He later joined Naza Corporation Group of Companies ("Naza"). His last position at Naza was the Group Chief Financial Officer before joining KUB Malaysia Berhad on 4 January 2016 as the Group Chief Financial Officer.
Prior to his appointment as the Group Managing Director, he was the Group Chief Executive Officer of KUB Malaysia Berhad from 13 December 2019 to 30 September 2020.
DATO' AHMAD IBNIHAJAR
Independent Non-Executive Director
DATO’ AHMAD IBNIHAJAR
Independent Non-Executive Director
Nationality:
Malaysian
Age:
72 years old
Gender:
Male
Date of Appointment:
27 November 2015
Board Committee Membership:
● Member, Board Nomination and Remuneration Committee
Academic/Professional Qualification(s):
● Bachelor of Economics (Business Administration), University of Malaya
● Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, Malaysia
Areas of Expertise(s):
● Banking
● Investment
● Management and Leadership
Other Directorship(s):
Listed Companies:
● None
Public Companies:
● None
Others:
● Chairman, Heirs Corporation Sdn Bhd since 1991
● Chairman, Penang Sentral Sdn Bhd
Working Experience(s):
Dato’ Ahmad Ibnihajar began his career as a Forex Dealer and Portfolio Manager with Malayan Banking Berhad, London in 1976. Subsequently, he was involved in the local stockbroking industry as Managing Directors. He also has vast experience in venture capital and property development industries. Dato’ Ahmad was the Chairman of D’Nonce Technology Berhad (2000-2018) and Commerce Assurance Berhad (2001-2005) and has held directorships in Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad (2000-2013) and PW Consolidated Berhad (1997-2004).
TEH BEE TEIN
Independent Non-Executive Director
Teh Bee Tein
Independent Non-Executive Director
Nationality:
Malaysian
Age:
67 years old
Gender:
Female
Date of Appointment:
19 January 2023
Board Committee Membership:
● Chairman, Board Audit Committee
Academic/Professional Qualification(s):
● Chartered Accountant (Member of The Malaysian Institute of Accountants)
● Chartered Certified Accountant (Fellow member of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants – UK)
● Approved Company Auditor
● Registered Tax Agent
Areas of Expertise(s):
● Technical Expertise - Statutory and Internal Audits, Taxation Consulting and Planning, Business Restructuring and Due Diligence, Training and Seminars, Corporate Matters pertaining to Compliance with the Companies Act, Malaysia.
● Industrial Expertise - Building Construction and Property Developers, Manufacturing, Retailers/Trading, Investments, Professional Practices.
Other Directorship(s):
Listed Companies:
● George Kent (Malaysia) Berhad
Public Companies:
● None
Others:
● B.T.Teh Tax Services Sdn Bhd
Working Experience(s):
Ms. Teh Bee Tein is currently served as Managing Partner of B. T. Teh, Thiang & Co. - Chartered Accountants (Petaling Jaya), partner of Thiang & Co. - Chartered Accountants (Klang) and Managing Director of B. T. Teh Tax Services Sdn. Bhd. - a registered Tax Agent.
She has over 44 years of experience in public accounting firms, both in Malaysia and the United Kingdom. Prior to joining B. T. Teh, Thiang & Co / Thiang & Co., she was attached with Ernst & Young for nine years.
DATUK HAJI MOHD HANIFF BIN HAJI KOSLAN
Independent Non-Executive Director
DATUK HAJI MOHD HANIFF BIN HAJI KOSLAN
Independent Non-Executive Director
Nationality:
Malaysian
Age:
63 years old
Gender:
Male
Date of Appointment:
25 August 2016
Board Committee Membership:
● Member, Board Risk Management Committee
Academic/Professional Qualification(s):
● International Executive Master of Business Administration, Paris Graduate School of Management, France
● Certified International Project Manager & Fellow, American Academy of Project Management
● Registered Business Analyst & Fellow, American Academy of Financial Management
Areas of Expertise(s):
● Property Development
● Construction
● Taxation
● Business Strategies
● Management
Other Directorship(s):
Listed Companies:
● None
Public Companies:
● None
Others:
● None
Working Experience(s):
Datuk Haji Mohd Haniff bin Haji Koslan began his career as a Tax Assistant with Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia in 1980. He then became a Tax Consultant with Messrs. K.K San Liew & Loke from 1984 to 1986 and Messrs. Aidid & Co from 1986 to 1989. He was the Executive Directors of Kumpulan KKHM Sdn Bhd from 1989 to 1997 and Bridgecon Holdings Berhad from 1997 to 1998. From 1998 to 2000, he was the President of Ranhill Corporation Sdn Bhd.
DATUK NORLIZA BINTI ABDUL RAHIM
Independent Non-Executive Director
DATUK NORLIZA BINTI ABDUL RAHIM
Independent Non-Executive Director
Nationality:
Malaysian
Age:
53 years old
Gender:
Female
Date of Appointment:
28 August 2018
Board Committee Membership:
● Chairman, Board Risk Management Committee
● Member, Board Nomination and Remuneration Committee
Academic/Professional Qualification(s):
● Master of Business Administration in Accounting, Lincoln University
● Bachelor of Advanced Financial Planning, Miami University
● Bachelor of Commerce and Management (Majoring in Accounting), Lincoln University
● Diploma in Accountancy, Politeknik Ungku Omar
Areas of Expertise(s):
● Property Development
● Construction
● Information Communication and Technology
Other Directorship(s):
Listed Companies:
● Director, Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation Berhad
Public Companies:
● Chairman, UDA Holdings Berhad
Others:
● None
Working Experience(s):
Datuk Norliza binti Abdul Rahim is currently the General Manager of Prime View Sdn Bhd and a Director of Koperasi Melayu Bukit Gelugor. She served as an Assistant Director of State Housing Office, Penang from 1992 to 1996 and a Board Member of JKP Sdn Bhd, a development company based in Penang, from 2013 until 31 July 2018.
From 2015 to 31 July 2018, she was the Chairman of Mutiara.com, a company specialising in information and communication technology solutions and services. Datuk Norliza was a Member of the Upper House (Senator) from May 2011 to May 2017.
MEGAT JOHA BIN MEGAT ABDUL RAHMAN
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
MEGAT JOHA BIN MEGAT ABDUL RAHMAN
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
Nationality:
Malaysian
Age:
59 years old
Gender:
Male
Date of Appointment:
4 March 2019
Board Committee Membership:
● Chairman, Board Nomination and Remuneration Committee
● Member, Board Audit Committee
Academic/Professional Qualification(s):
● American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, United States of America
● Degree in Accounting and Finance, Boston University, Massachusetts, United States of America
Areas of Expertise(s):
● Accounting
● Business Development
● Corporate Restructuring
● Finance
● Strategic Planning
Other Directorship(s):
Listed Companies:
● Group Managing Director, C. I Holdings Berhad
Public Companies:
● Chairman, Central Cables Berhad
Others:
● Chairman, several Subsidiary Companies of KUB
Working Experience(s):
Encik Megat Joha bin Megat Abdul Rahman started his career with Peat Marwick Mitchell, Chicago, United States of America. After passing the USA CPA examination in November 1987 in Chicago, he then returned and joined KPMG Kuala Lumpur in 1988.
In 1991, he joined Kumpulan FIMA Berhad where he served in various capacities including as the Vice President for the Agro-based group and business development and as the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) for Percetakan Keselamatan Nasional and Security Printers.
In 1998, Encik Megat Joha joined the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (“KLSE”) (now known as Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad) as Investigations Senior Manager for Market Supervision. In 1999, he was project head in establishing the Labuan International Financial Exchange (“LFX”) for the KLSE, and held the post of Assistant General Manager at LFX until 2002. He left the KLSE in early 2002 to assume the post of Chief Operating Officer cum Executive Director (Operations) at Mayban Securities Sdn Bhd until late 2005. Before his current stint at C.I. Holdings Berhad, he was also the General Manager of Boustead Sissons Paints Sdn Bhd and the Group CEO of Majuperak Holdings Berhad.
KASINATHAN A/L TULASI
Independent Non-Executive Director
KASINATHAN A/L TULASI
Independent Non-Executive Director
Nationality:
Malaysian
Age:
64 years old
Gender:
Male
Date of Appointment:
1 October 2020
Board Committee Membership:
● Member, Board Audit Committee
Academic/Professional Qualification(s):
● Barrister, Lincoln’s Inn
● Bachelor of Law (LL.B)(Hons.), University of London
Areas of Expertise(s):
● Legal and Compliance
Other Directorship(s):
Listed Companies:
● Director, C.I. Holdings Berhad
Public Companies:
● Director, Central Cable Berhad
Others:
● Consultant, Messrs. Amir & Rajpal Ghai
Working Experience(s):
Mr. Kasinathan a/l Tulasi began his career as Legal Executive with Messrs. Shah & Burke, a firm of solicitors based in London, and read in chambers of Mr. Philip Waller QC, also in London.
He was called to the Malaysian Bar in 1991. Subsequently, he joined Messrs. Sajali, Amier & Partners as Legal Assistant. In 1992, Mr. Kasinathan set up the partnership of Messrs. Affendi Zahari. He was a practising Advocate & Solicitor from 1991 until 2019, before taking up the role of a Consultant with Messrs. Amir & Rajpal Ghai.
Mr. Kasinathan also served as Directors of two (2) public companies.
TEE BENG THONG
Independent Non-Executive Director
TEE BENG THONG
Independent Non-Executive Director
Nationality:
Malaysian
Age:
55 years old
Gender:
Male
Date of Appointment:
1 October 2020
Board Committee Membership:
● Member, Board Risk Management Committee
Academic/Professional Qualification(s):
● Associate Member, Certified Practising Accountant, Australia
● Degree, Bachelor of Business (Accounting), Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
Areas of Expertise(s):
● Professional HR Practitioner
● Trained Accountant
● C-suites and Board Interactions
● Financial Statements
● Community Relations
● Goal-setting and Strategic Planning
● Strategic Advisory
● Corporate Governance
Other Directorship(s):
Listed Companies:
● None
Public Companies:
● None
Others:
● Vice President, St. John Ambulance of Malaysia (KSU)
Working Experience(s):
Mr. Tee Beng Thong started his career in 1993 with Coopers & Lybrand (nka PricewaterhouseCoopers). Subsequently, he went into the distributorship of global Fast-Moving Consumer Brands with BBB Distributor Sdn Bhd.
In year 2000, he joined JM Williams & Associates Sdn Bhd as Senior Consultant/Partner, heading the FMCG and Financial Services Industries Executive Search assignments for Multinational Corporations across Asia Pacific. He later joined JMW International Pty Ltd, Sydney as Chief Executive Officer before setting up Seek Executive Search Sdn Bhd ('Seek'), focusing on human resource services and leadership consulting for global multinational, regional and local conglomerates.
Prior to this, Mr. Tee Beng Thong has successfully served as Director and Board Committee Member for both public and private companies accross Malaysia.
Additional Information
- Save as disclosed below, none of the Directors has any family relationship with or is related to any Director and/or substantial shareholderse of KUB Malaysia Berhad, or has any personal interest in any business arrangement involving the Company:
- JAG Capital Holdings Sdn Bhd is a substantial shareholder of KUB.
- The nominee Directors of JAG Capital Holdings Sdn Bhd are:
- Datuk Seri Johari bin Abdul Ghani
- Megat Joha bin Megat Abdul Rahman
- None of the Directors has been convicted for offences within the past five (5) years or imposed with any public sanction or penalty by the relevant regulatory bodies during the financial period other than traffic offences, if any.
- The details of Directors’ attendance at Board meetings held in the financial period ended 30 June 2022 are set out in the Profile of Directors in Annual Report 2022.