Board of Directors

Academic/Professional Qualifications

Tan Sri Zahidi holds a Masters of Science Degree in Defence and Strategic Studies from the Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan. He has completed a Program for Senior Executives in National and International Security at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government in the United States.

Skills & Experience

General Tan Sri Mohd Zahidi had a distinguished career in the Malaysian Armed Forces for 38 years 11 months, before retiring from the Force on 30 April 2005. During the period as a professional military officer, he served 6 years 4 months as the Malaysian Chief of Defence Forces from 1 January 1999 and as the Chief of the Malaysian Army for one year from 1 January 1998.

He was made a Member of Dewan Negara Perak by DYMM Paduka Seri Sultan Perak on 25 November 2006 and is a Director / Trustee for Board of Trustee of Yayasan Sultan Azlan Shah. On 23 April 2013 General Tan Sri Mohd Zahidi was appointed as Orang Kaya Bendahara Seri Maharaja Perak Darul Ridzuan by DYMM Paduka Seri Sultan Perak and the Dewan Negara Perak Darul Ridzuan.

General Tan Sri Mohd Zahidi is the Chancellor of Asia Metropolitan University (AMU) since June 2015, and also the Pro-Chancellor of University Sultan Azlan Shah (USAS) since Dec 2018. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Management of Defense and Strategic Studies from National Defence University of Malaysia, also known as Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) in 2016.

Other Current Appointments

• Chairman, Genting Plantations Berhad

• Director, Genting Malaysia Berhad

• Director, Bintang Capital Partners Berhad

• Director, Only World Group Berhad

• Director, SOGO (K.L.) Department Store Sdn Bhd

• Director, Nishiin-Panmatex (M) Sdn Bhd

Academic/Professional Qualifications

Dato Sri Mahmud Abu Bekir Taib pursued his tertiary education in USA and Canada.

Skills & Experience

Dato Sri Mahmud was appointed to the Board of Cahya Mata as Group Executive Director on 23 January 1995 and was re-designated as Deputy Group Chairman on 22 May 2002.

Dato Sri Mahmud served as Interim Group Chairman from 10 May 2018 to 1 October 2018. He has extensive experience in the stock-broking and corporate sectors. He was a founding member of Sarawak Securities Sdn Bhd, Sarawak’s first stock-broking company which is now under Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad.

Other Current Appointments

• Chairman of Sarawak Cable Berhad

• Director of Cahya Mata subsidiary companies, associate company and joint venture company with Sarawak Economic Development Corporation

Academic/Professional Qualifications

Dato Sri Sulaiman Abdul Rahman b Abdul Taib holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from University of San Francisco, California, United States of America.

Skills & Experience

Dato Sri Sulaiman Abdul Rahman b Abdul Taib (“Dato Sri Sulaiman”) was appointed as a Director of the Company on 22 June 2021 and redesignated as Group Managing Director on 8 July 2021. He is the former Deputy Minister of Tourism for the Government of Malaysia (March 2008 – December 2009) and was a member of Parliament Malaysia (2008 – 2013). Dato Sri Sulaiman was appointed to the Board of Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad (“Cahya Mata”) in 1995 and retired in 2008.

During his tenure at Cahya Mata, he held the position of Group Chairman, Group Deputy Chairman, Acting Group CEO and Group Executive Director. He was also the Executive Chairman of RHB Capital Berhad (2003 – 2006) and chairman of boards for various companies including Rashid Hussain Berhad, RHB Insurance Berhad, RHB Asset Management Sdn Bhd, RHB Research Institute Sdn Bhd, Cahya Mata Property Development Sdn Bhd, and Cahya Mata Works International Ltd.

Other previous notable non-executive directorships include Sarawak Securities Sdn Bhd, Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology Sdn Bhd (MIGHT), Utama Banking Group Berhad, K&N Kenanga Holdings Berhad, Bank Utama (Malaysia) Berhad, Utama Merchant Bank Berhad, RHB Islamic Bank Berhad, RHB Sakura Bankers Berhad and RHB Bank Berhad.

Other Current Appointments

• Director of Cahya Mata subsidiaries and associate companies

Academic/Professional Qualifications

Madam Umang Nangku Jabu holds a Bachelor of Business (Business Information Systems) and a Masters of Finance, both from RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia.

Madam Umang also holds a Graduate Diploma in Industrial and Employee Relations and Master of Management in Human Resource in Management, both from Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.

Skills & Experience

Madam Umang has been working in the private sector as a Director of a number of companies.

Other Current Appointments

• Independent Non-Executive Director of Ta Ann Holdings Berhad

• Member of the Board of Trustees of The Iban Women Charitable Trust

• Director of several Cahya Mata subsidiary companies and a joint venture company with Sarawak Economic Development Corporation

Academic/Professional Qualifications

Dr. Khor Jaw Huei holds a Bachelor of Science (First Class Honours) in Chemical, Process & Business Engineering Degree and a PhD in Chemical Engineering, both from the University of Aston, Birmingham.

Skills & Experience

Dr. Khor has over 40 years of work experience in cement and concrete business. He started his career in 1974 with Blue Circle (UK) followed by APMC (Malaysia) in 1981. In 1990, he was appointed Regional Director of Maschinenfabrik Liezen (Austria) and Christian Pfeiffer Beckum (Germany) and later joined YTL Cement as Technical Director. He was also former CEO of Holcim Malaysia and Holcim Singapore, CEO/MD of public listed Jurong Cement Ltd, Singapore and MD, CPB Engineering Sdn Bhd. Dr. Khor served in various capacities in the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers, Cement & Concrete Association of Malaysia and Singapore and presented many technical papers in various local and international seminars and symposiums on the cement industry during his professional career.

Other Current Appointments

• Chairman of Cahya Mata subsidiary company, Cahya Mata Cement Industries Sdn Bhd

• Director of a Cahya Mata subsidiary company

Academic/Professional Qualifications

Dato’ Maznah binti Abdul Jalil holds a Master of Science in Business Administration (Finance) from Central Michigan University, United States of America and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Finance) from Northern Illinois University, United States of America.

Skills & Experience

Dato’ Maznah has over 30 years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance and advisory work, during which she served various companies including Hong Leong Financial Group Berhad, DRB-HICOM Berhad Group, Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad and Amanah Merchant Bank Berhad.

Other Current Appointments

• Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation Berhad

• Senior Independent Non-Executive Director of Innature Berhad

• Independent Non-Executive Director of Malayan Flour Mills Berhad

• Director of Opus Asset Management Sdn Bhd, Pavilion Reit Management Sdn Bhd, SCS Global Advisory (M) Sdn Bhd and Lembaga Angkatan Tentera

Academic/Professional Qualifications

Mr Jeyabalan SK Parasingam is a Certified Public Accountant (MICPA), as well as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

Skills & Experience

Mr Jeyabalan started his career with Ernst & Young in 1990 and is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Malaysian Institute of Accountants and a CFA Charter Holder. He is also a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia (ICDM). He has over 26 years of experience in corporate finance, business development, real estate investment management and private equity. He was the founder, CEO and shareholder of Alpha REIT Managers Sdn Bhd, an unlisted shariah compliant REIT Manager until February 2019.

Other Current Appointments

• Managing Director of Silver Formula Capital Sdn Bhd

• Independent Director and Risk Management and Audit Committee Chairperson of Merchantrade Asia Sdn Bhd

Academic/Professional Qualifications

• Member, The Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants

• Member, The Malaysian Institute of Accountants

• Attended the International Banking Summer School (IBSS) Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Skills & Experience

Ms Gee Siew Yoong has more than 50 years of experience in public accounting and the corporate sector within multiple industries both as an executive and director.

Other Current Appointments

• Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation Berhad

Academic/Professional Qualifications

• Masters in Business Administration, New Hampshire College, United States of America

• Bachelor of Statistics, University of Malaya, Malaysia

Skills & Experience

Dato’ Mat Hassan bin Esa has 32 years of working experience in asset management in both public and private equity investment with Permodalan Nasional Berhad Group, starting from the position as an analyst and rising to the position as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Berhad. He was also the Executive Director/CEO of Perbadanan Nasional Berhad, Managing Director/CEO of International Zakat Organisation (an organisation of the Organisation of Islamic Co-operation), Deputy Chairman of MEDA Incorporated Berhad, and the Director of Innovest Berhad and I-Berhad.

Academic/Professional Qualifications

• Master of Laws, National University of Malaysia (UKM)

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)

Skills & Experience

CP (R) Dato’ Mohd Azman bin Ahmad Sapri is a former law enforcement professional with over 38 years of distinguished service in the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM). Throughout his career, he has demonstrated strong leadership, strategic decision-making, and expertise in Criminal Investigations, Law Enforcement Operations, and Legal Advisory roles.

His career milestones include serving as Director of the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department, Sarawak Commissioner of Police, and holding key positions such as Deputy Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (Strategic Planning, Investigations, Legal, and Intelligence/Operations), as well as Head of Legal Secretariat to the Inspector General of Police.

He has successfully led high-profile investigations, tackled organised crimes, anti-vice operations, and contributed to significant national initiatives, such as the Royal Commission Inquiry on illegal immigrants in Sabah. Recognised for his dedication and exceptional contributions, he has received multiple accolades, including the Darjah Indra Mahkota Pahang (D.I.M.P), Panglima Gemilang Bintang Kenyalang (PGBK), and Pahlawan Gagah Pasukan Polis (PGPP).

He has also participated in international workshops and conferences on anti-money laundering, human rights, and law enforcement cooperation in countries such as Geneva, Sydney, Bangkok, and Bali. With a strong foundation in law and law enforcement leadership, he is committed to upholding justice, strengthening institutional governance, and delivering impactful results in any challenging role.