Senior Management

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

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the Group’s corporate strategies, and oversees multiple communications including, internal and external channels and processes.

• Leads the Group’s advocacy, research & communications, brand & marketing communication and stakeholder relations.

• Heads the Group Corporate Communications department.

Skills & Experience

• Mr Kanesan has over 35 years of experience in financial services, automotive, property and infrastructure, transportation and oil & gas sectors.

• He has served various companies in various senior management capacities namely CEO, US Artbank International Ltd; Deputy CEO, Scomi Group Berhad; International Business Director, Rex Berhad/Safeguards Group; CEO, Scomi Engineering; Head Group Corporate Communications, RHB Capital Berhad; Group Director – Strategic Communications, DRB-HICOM Group; and General Manager – Corporate Services, Credit Corporation Malaysia.

Qualifications

• He holds a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Malaya and has attended the Advanced Management Programme from the National University of Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Cahya Mata Group of Companies in all technical matters covering technology selection, technology and technical roll-out, projects execution, delivery and troubleshooting of projects and operation review of group companies to achieve operational excellence in line with international best practices;

• Supports all new businesses in technology, technical evaluation and project execution and delivery within cost, schedule and quality.

Skills & Experience

• He has over 40 years of experience in upstream, midstream and downstream oil & gas, engineering, environmental/waste management businesses. He has served various companies in senior leadership and management positions namely: Advisor to Executive Director, MRCB; Director of Projects & Executive Projects Sponsor, Petrofac ECOM, Asia Pacific; Senior Vice President, Wasco Energy/CEO, Petro-Pipe (Sabah) Sdn Bhd; Founding CEO, Alam Flora Sdn Bhd, DRB-HICOM Bhd; Founding CEO, Gas Malaysia Sdn Bhd; and Managing Director of Oil & Gas Division, MMC Bhd. His areas of expertise cover program and project management of engineering and complex EPCC projects, contract management, quality management, health, safety & environmental management, strategic planning and business planning of start-up’s and ongoing companies and other related corporate experience.

Qualifications

• He holds a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Malaya and has attended the Advanced Management Programme from the National University of Singapore.

Working Experience and Ocupation

Mr Mandar Shrikrishna Namjoshi has over 28 years of finance and management experience in international companies/industries and his last role was Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") for culinary, oils & fats and beauty segmant for IFFCO based in Dubai. He has served various companies in senior leadership positions namely CFO for JDE Peets - Asia Pacific (August 2020 to October 2022), CFO for 0&M Halyard Singapore (April 2019 to July 2020), CFO for PT. Fonterra Brand Indonesia (October 2013 to February 2017) and Regional Finance Director of Fonterra Brands Singapore (January 2009 to September 2013). He also held the position of President and Managing Director for PT. Fonterra Brands Indonesia before appointed as the Group General Manager for Fonterra Co-op Group (New Zealand) between March 2017 and March 2019. Another one of his notable experience was with Johnson & Johnson (India and Singapore) from September 1998 to June 2006 in management roles.

• Responsible for all finance-related matters in Cahya Mata, which covers overall financial management and planning to support decision-making on operational and strategic issues of the Cahya Mata Group.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant, Institute of Chartered Accounts of India

• Bachelor of Commerce, University of Mumbai

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall management and operations of Cahya Mata I-Systems Sdn Bhd

• Overseeing a team of IT employees, systems, networks/servers, applications and support services throughout the Group

Skills & Experience

• He completed his education in Australia and has established a career of over 20 years in IT, Technology and Mass Communications across South East Asia, North America and Europe.

• Prior to joining Cahya Mata, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of Silver Lining Systems (SLS) Sdn Bhd/Silver Lining Software Pvt Ltd, which provides cloud solutions in the Asia region. He has also held various senior positions in Data Forest Sdn Bhd and Data Forest Inc., USA, Cocoon Security Sdn Bhd, JKV Media UG, Germany, Syrius Productions, and AV Solutions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing Cahya Mata’s

• Group’s Legal

• Contract Management Services

• Group Secretarial Services

• Group Corporate Communications

• Group Procurement

• Environment, Social & Governance

Skills & Experience

• With over 25 years of experience, Izzam has built a distinguished career providing end-to-end legal advisory services across public-listed companies, government-linked entities, private enterprises, and multinational corporations. His expertise spans corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, compliance and regulatory affairs, anti-corruption enforcement, contract negotiations, and corporate services. He has successfully navigated complex cross-border legal landscapes, managed large-scale corporate transactions, and advised on high-stakes regulatory compliance matters. His strategic counsel has supported major business decisions and enhanced the Group’s ability to manage legal, contractual, and reputational risks effectively.

Academic/Professional Qualifications

• LLB (Special) Hons, University of Hull, United Kingdom

• MAICSA Affiliate Member

Other Current Appointment

• Nil

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing and achieving Road Maintenance Division’s and the annual business/operational goals and objectives.

Skills & Experience

• He has over 17 years of experience in industries such as property development, road and highway engineering.

• He has served various companies in leadership and management positions such as: General Manager/Head of SUKE, Prolintas Holdings Sdn Bhd; Senior Manager, Prolintas Holdings Sdn Bhd; Assistant General Manager, Ekovest Berhad; and Assistant Director, Malaysian Highway Authority.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineer in Civil Engineering (Hons), University Putra Malaysia

• Bachelor of Engineer in Civil Engineering (Hons), University Putra Malaysia

• PHD in Civil Engineering, University of Birmingham

• Certified Professional Engineer with a Practising Certificate (BEM)

• Certified Member of the ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer

• Member/Talent Pool Committee of the Road Engineering Association, Malaysia

• Member of Chartered Institute of Highway & Transportation, UK

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the strategic direction, management and performance of the Division’s quarrying, premix, trading, wires and related services businesses.

Skills & Experience

• He established a career in the quarry and construction industry, holding directorial and management positions in companies throughout Sarawak.

• Prior to joining Cahya Mata, he was a director of RDA Industries Sdn Bhd, a company involved in civil construction work.

• He joined Cahya Mata as Head, Construction Materials & Trading Division on 1 March 2020.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Engineering (Mechanical), Sheffield Hallam University

Responsibilities

• As the Managing Director of Cahya Mata Development Sdn Bhd, he is responsible for the strategic direction, management and performance of the Company. He focuses on the conceptualisation and delivery of the companies land banks, as well as identification of strategic development opportunities to ensure a robust pipeline of projects to propel the Company into its next phase of growth.

Skills & Experience

• He established his career in property development and consultancy services holding various management and directorial positions in companies across Australia and Malaysia.

• Prior to joining Cahya Mata, he was the Chief Operating Officer at Triterra Sdn Bhd, a property development company in Kuala Lumpur.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in Materials Engineering, University of New South Wales, Australia

• Masters in Construction Management, University of New South Wales, Australia

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the strategic direction, performance and management of the Division.

Skills & Experience

• Over 32 years of post qualification experience in manufacturing and oil and gas industry in Malaysia, UAE and Nigeria in various capacities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce, University of Madras, India

• Associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

• Associate member of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of India

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the strategic direction, research development, performance and management of the Division.

Skills & Experience

• Has over 50 years of working experience in various positions in Manufacturing, Programme Management, Plastics and Composites Design Manufacturing & Research

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Sciences majoring in Engineering Technology, Pacific Western University, USA.

• PhD in Manufacturing Management in an Industry focusing on Polymers, Warnborough University, London, UK.

Responsibilities and Scope

• Manages the Group's road maintenance operations across Sarawak, focusing on preventive maintenance, sustainability, and operational efficiency especially for the concession to maintain State Roads across the Kuching, Samarahan, Serian, Sarikei, Sibu and Kapit Divisions.

Key Achievements

• Raymond fostered the exploration of innovative technologies and environmentally friendly materials to ensure cost-effective, durable road infrastructure. His tenure exemplifies the Group’s commitment to nurturing talent and fostering good governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Canterbury, New Zealand

Professional Experience

• With over 15 years of corporate, property development and operational experience in the electronics manufacturing as well as construction materials industries, Raymond has proven expertise in project management, driving operational efficiency and fostering business growth.

Other Directorship(s) at Public Companies:

• None

Past Directorship(s) and/or Appointment(s):

• None

Family Relationship with Other Director(s) and/or Major Shareholder(s):

• None

Responsibilities and Scope

• Responsible for the strategic direction, management and performance of the Cement Division.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts – BA in Marketing and Human Resource Management from University of Southern Queensland, Australia.

Professional Experience

• He has experience of over 23 years in the building materials industry focussing on commercial, operations and business development aspects in Malaysia and Singapore with short stints in Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, China and Korea.

Responsibilities and Scope

• As the Managing Director of Cahya Mata Oiltools Sdn Bhd, he is responsible for overseeing and management of Cahya Mata Oiltools Sdn Bhd’s business / operational goals, objectives and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Hons) from Manchester Polytechnic.

• Professional Membership, Society of Petroleum Engineers

Professional Experience

• He has over 32 years of experience in various industries including oil & gas, telecommunication and defence.

• He has served in various companies in leadership and management positions. Prior to this appointment, Mr Yusoff was the Chief Operating Officer of Sapura Secured Technologies Group and Vice President / Country Manager, Sapura Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities and Scope

• Responsible for the strategic direction, management and performance of Cahya Mata Phosphates Industries Sdn. Bhd.

Qualifications

• Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA) (UK)

• Member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)

Professional Experience

• He has more than 18 years of experience in Financial Management and he is a member of various professional bodies which includes Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant, FCCA (UK), Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), and Chartered Member of Institute of Internal Auditors Malaysia (CMIIA)

• His expert area is in Financial Reporting, Forensic Accounting, Internal Auditing and Corporate Risk Management which has contributed and strengthened his skills in managing the entire Corporate Reporting Structure, Cashflow & Budget Management including Project Reporting & Tendering Evaluation

• Ishwin is currently the Interim Chief Operating Officer of Cahya Mata Phosphates Sdn. Bhd. and prior to this assignment he was the General Manager Group Finance of Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad and Acting Chief Financial Officer of Sacofa Sdn. Bhd.