CMSB Appoints General (R) Tan Sri Mohd Zahidi bin Haji Zainuddin as Group Chairman
Kuching (Sarawak), Thursday, 30 September 2021 – Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad (CMSB) today announced the appointment of General (R) Dato’ Seri DiRaja Tan Sri (Dr.) Mohd Zahidi bin Haji Zainuddin as Group Chairman, taking over from Tan Sri Abdul Rashid bin Abdul Manaf who is retiring from the board to focus on his other business interests.
The Board of Directors of Cahya Mata Sarawak expressed their deep appreciation to Tan Sri Abdul Rashid for his leadership and contributions over the last three years and wished him the best in his future undertakings.
Tan Sri Mohd Zahidi, who was appointed to the Board on 9 August 2021, has been on several esteemed boards of many public and private companies. He currently also sits on the boards of Genting Plantations Berhad, Genting Malaysia Berhad, Bintang Capital Partners Berhad, One World Group Holdings Berhad, SOGO (K.L.) Department Store Sdn Bhd and Nishiin-Panmatex (M) Sdn Bhd.
He brings with him a wealth of corporate experience especially in the areas of governance and transparency. Aside from being Senior Independent Director of several boards, he also chaired several of the Board Committees including areas of Audit, Risk and Compensation.
Tan Sri Zahidi had a very impressive career including a six-year tenure as the Chief of Defence Forces in Malaysia. He holds a Masters in Science Degree in Defence and Strategic Studies and 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. During his military career, he had extensive international experience in various peacekeeping missions and regional exercises around the globe.
In welcoming the new Group Chairman, the Board of Directors of Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad looks toward his strong leadership.
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