• BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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  • MANAGEMENT TEAM
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DATUK ANUAR AHMAD
Chairman
Independent Non-Executive Director
Nationality : Malaysian 

Age : 66

Date of Appointment : 1 March 2020

Qualification & Experience:
He graduated in 1977 with a Bachelor of Economics (Honours) from the London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, United Kingdom.

He started his career in 1977 with Petroliam Nasional Berhad ("PETRONAS"). During his 36 years of service with the PETRONAS Group, he held various senior managerial and leadership positions in marketing, trading, corporate planning and human resource management until his retirement in April 2014 where his last position held was the Executive Vice President (Gas and Power Business). 

During his stint with PETRONAS Group, he was appointed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer in PETRONAS Dagangan from 1998 to 2002.  He was also a member of PETRONAS Management Committee and member of PETRONAS board from 2002 to April 2014. He also sat on the board of various companies within PETRONAS Group.  In 1997, between his years of service with the PETRONAS Group, he underwent a 3-month business management course under the Advanced Management Program at Havard Business School.

He was previously an Independent Non-Executive Director, Chairman of Audit Committee and member of Remuneration Committee of E.A. Technique (M) Berhad from April 2014 to October 2018.

Chairman/Directorship :
He is also currently an Independent Non-Executive Director of PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad, Nylex (Malaysia) Berhad, Kumpulan Fima Berhad, Chemical Company of Malaysia Berhad and ENRA Group Berhad.

Declaration :
He does not have any family relationship with any director and/ or major shareholder of Kulim. He has no personal interest in any business arrangement involving Kulim and has not been convicted for any offences.
ZULKIFLY ZAKARIAH
Executive Director
Nationality: Malaysian

Age: 60

Date of Appointment: 1 January 2017

Qualification & Experience:
Before assuming his current position, he was the Vice President (Estate Operations)of Kulim from January 2013 until December 2016. He joined Kulim in May 1980 as a Cadet Planter after completion of Higher School Certificate. Based on his wide experience and expertise in the plantation division, he has served Kulim’s operations in Indonesia from 1999 to 2005. He was the Regional Head for Kulim’s Northern operations in Johor, Malaysia from May 2011 to December 2012.

Chairmanship/ Directorship:
He also sits on the Board of several companies within Kulim Group as Chairman and Director, and he is also a member of the Johor Clay Target Shooting Association.

Declaration:
Other than as disclosed, he does not have any family relationship with any director and/ or major shareholder of Kulim. He has no personal interest in any business arrangement involving Kulim and has not been convicted for any offences.
SHAMSUL ANUAR ABDUL MAJID
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
Nationality : Malaysian 

Age : 49

Date of Appointment : 10 July 2020

Qualification & Experience:
He graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Chemistry from Imperial College, London, England before he obtained his Master of  Business Administration (Islamic Finance) from International Islamic University Malaysia.  He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) from CFA Institute, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA.

He began his career with Shell Malaysia as a Planning Analyst, Downstream Economics Planning Department in 1994 before he joined Grenland Malaysia as Vice President, Finance and Special Projects in 2004. He was the Executive Vice President of Strategy & Feasibility, Iskandar Investment Berhad in 2007. He then joined Iskandar Waterfront Holdings in 2011 as the Special Officer to the Managing Director. In 2014, Shamsul Anuar was the Director of Fikiran Sepakat Sdn Bhd. 

He joined Johor Corporation as the General Manager in 2017 prior to his appointment as the Chief Investment Officer.

Chairman/Directorship :
Presently, he is the Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of QSR Brands (M) Holdings Berhad and KPJ Healthcare Berhad. He is also a member of Nomination & Remuneration Committee and a member of Investment Committee of KPJ Healthcare Berhad.

Declaration :
Other than as disclosed, he does not have any family relationship with any director and / or major shareholder of Kulim. He has no personal interest in any business arrangement involving Kulim and has not been convicted for any offences. 
MOHD NORDIN JAMALUDIN
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
Nationality : Malaysian 

Age : 58

Date of Appointment : 10 July 2020

Qualification & Experience:
He obtained his Bachelor Degree in Law (Honours) from University of West London, United Kingdom.

He began his career as Senior Legal Counsel & Company Secretary at  Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd from 1990-2007. During his tenure, he had led the team of Corporate Secretarial advisory services to all Shell Companies (17 companies) operating in Malaysia including Shell Refining Company (FOM) Bhd (SRC), a public listed company. He was also a Principal Advisor for matters pertaining to Related Party Transactions and drafting, vetting and liaising with Bursa KL (formerly known as KLSE) on the Shareholders Circular, drawing up procedures and brief for Directors for EGM/AGM. In his legal advisory role, his technical experience includes drafting work relating to conveyancing, dispute/litigation, construction, commercial contracts, compliance issues relating to permits and licenses requirements in Oil and Gas industry. His skills and experience from Multinational Company (MNC) had exposed him with other important areas such as ICT and Innovation, Human Resource, and governance from the perspective of various countries in ASEAN region

He was then expanding his career with Iskandar Investment Berhad from 2008-2018 as Executive Vice President. He was responsible for all company secretarial matters and ensures full compliance to relevant statutory requirements to mitigate risk of reprimand, fines and related due to non-compliance for Iskandar Investment and its group of subsidiaries. Further, he was also responsible in formulating the long-term human capital strategy and strategic initiatives to leverage on the Company’s human capital capabilities to support the execution of business strategies and plans effectively.

Mohd Nordin Jamaludin commenced his tenure as Chief Corporate Services Officer (“CCSO”) with Johor Corporation (“JCorp”) on 2 February 2020.

Declaration :
Other than as disclosed, he does not have any family relationship with any director and / or major shareholder of Kulim. He has no personal interest in any business arrangement involving Kulim and has not been convicted for any offences. 
DR. RADZUAN A. RAHMAN
Independent Non-Executive Director
Nationality: Malaysian

Age: 76 

Date of Appointment: 16 January 2017

Qualification & Experience:
He was appointed to the Board of Kulim on 1 November 2006 as an Independent Non Executive Director and resigned on 1 October 2016. On 16 January 2017 he was also appointed as the Chairman of the Audit Committee of Kulim.

He graduated with a Bachelor in Agricultural Science (Honours) degree from the University of Malaya in 1969. Subsequently, he obtained his Master and PhD in Resource Economics from Cornell University, New York in 1971 and 1974 respectively.

He has an outstanding career, both as an academician and corporate practitioner. Amongst the notable distinguished positions held were as Associate Professor and the Dean of the Resource and Agribusiness Faculty, Universiti Pertanian Malaysia (1969 – 1980) (now known as Universiti Putra Malaysia), Regional Director, Sime Darby Plantations for Melaka,Negeri Sembilan and Johor Regions (1980 – 1983), Director, Development Division, Sime Darby Plantations (1983 – 1984), Director, Corporate Planning, Golden Hope Plantations Berhad (1984 – 1992) and Group Director – Plantations, Golden Hope Plantations Berhad(1993 – 1999). He had also served as the Managing Directors for Austral Enterprises Berhad, Island & Peninsular Berhad, Perumahan Kinrara Bhd (“PKB”) (1999 – 2004) aswell as Tradewinds Plantation Berhad (2005 – 2006).

Chairmanship/ Directorship:
He holds directorships in Idaman Unggul Berhad and Inch Kenneth Kajang Rubber Pte Ltd.Additionally, he sits on the Board of Kenangan Cergas Sdn Bhd, Maep Management SdnBhd, Green Capital Sdn Bhd, Bio X Cell Sdn Bhd and One Gahru Sdn Bhd.

Declaration:
Other than as disclosed, he does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of Kulim. He has no personal interest in any business arrangement involving Kulim and has not been convicted for any offences. He attended all four (4) Board of Directors’ Meetings of the Company held during the Financial Year Ended 31 December 2018.
DATO' SR. HISHAM HAJI JAFREY
Independent Non-Executive Director
Nationality: Malaysian

Age: 62

Date of Appointment: 1 March 2020

Qualification & Experience:
Graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Quantity Surveying (Honours) from Leeds Metropolitan University, Dato' Sr. Hisyam started his career with Harlow and Milner of Wakefield, England. Returning to Malaysia in 1983, he joined Antara Construction Sdn Bhd. He later joined University Technology Malaysia and played a prominent role in the development of the Department of Quantity Surveying, Faculty of Built Environment.

He is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia, a member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors United Kingdom, Chairman of the Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (Johor branch), member of the One Stop Approval Centre of Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru, member of the Ethics Committee Board of Quantity Surveyors and External Examiner for University Technology Malaysia. He is also instrumental in incorporating ICG Global Sdn Bhd, a multi-disciplinary and project management consultancy organisation.

Chairmanship/ Directorship:
Presently, he is the Managing Director of ARH Jurukur Bahan Sdn Bhd, which is one of the largest quantity surveying practice in Malaysia. He  also sits as an Independent Non-Executive Director in Johor Corporation as well as Cement Industries of Malaysia Berhad.

Declaration:
Other than as disclosed, he does not have any family relationship with any director and / or major shareholder of Kulim. He has no personal interest in any business arrangement involving Kulim and has not been convicted for any offences. 
KANDASAMY A/L KANNY
Independent Non-Executive Director
Nationality: Malaysian

Age: 69 

Date of Appointment: 1 March 2020

Qualification & Experience:
He graduated with a Master of Business Management Majoring in Plantation Management from Camden University (U.S.A.) in March 2011. 

He started his career with Mados Sdn Bhd as a Field Conductor in 1981. In 1992, he was promoted to Cadet Assistant. He was then promoted to Assistant Manager in 1994 and Manager in 1996. In 2012, he was promoted as Estate General Manager until present. 

Declaration:
Other than as disclosed, he does not have any family relationship with any director and / or major shareholder of Kulim. He has no personal interest in any business arrangement involving Kulim and has not been convicted for any offences. 

NURALIZA A.RAHMAN
Company Secretary
AFIQ IZAT JUSOH
Company Secretary
ZULKIFLY ZAKARIAH
Executive Director
Aged 60, was appointed as the Executive Director of Kulim on 1 January 2017. Before assuming his current position, he was a Vice President of Estate Operation from January 2013 until December 2016. He joined the Company in May 1980 as a Cadet Planter after completion of Higher School Certificate.He has served Kulim’s Indonesian operations from 1999 to 2005. He was the Regional Head for Kulim’s Northern operations in Johor, Malaysia from May 2011 until December 2012. He is a member of the Johor Clay Target Shooting Associaton. He also sits on the Board of several companies within Kulim Group.
IDHAM JIHADI ABU BAKAR
Head of Corporate Services Division
Aged 53, was appointed as the Head of Corporate Services Division on 30 January 2018. Prior to his appointment, he was the Head of General Service Division since 1 February 2017. He was appointed as Secretary of JCorp effective on 19 July 2013. He is a qualified Company Secretary from the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (UK). He is an Associate member of the Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators. Previously he was the General Manager of Company Affairs Department of JCorp. He also sits on the Board of several companies within JCorp and Kulim Group.
AZIAH AHMAD
Chief Financial Officer
Aged 54, was appointed as the Chief Financial Officer on 1 April 2020. She is a Certified Practicing Accountant of CPA Australia and a member of the Malaysia Institute of Accountants. She graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce in Accountancy from University of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. She started her career at Johor Corporation (“JCorp”) as a General Manager on 1 April 2014 before her secondment to Damansara Assets Sdn Bhd as the Chief Financial Officer. From October 2016 to December 2019, she headed the Group Financial Monitoring & Advisory Department of JCorp. Her last position in JCorp prior to joining Kulim (Malaysia) Berhad was the Vice President and the Group Chief Financial Officer.
MOHD AKHIR WANTEH
Head of Plantation Division
Aged 57, was appointed as the Head of Plantation Division on 1 August 2017. He holds a Diploma in Planting Industry and Management from Institute Technology MARA (now known as University Technology MARA) in 1984. He joined Kulim on 1 December 1987 as Cadet Planter before he was promoted as a Manager in 2004. He was the Regional Controller of Tunjuk Laut Complex in 2009 and became the Region Head of Plantation Operation in 2015 until December 2016. He also sits on the Board of Directors of several companies within Kulim Group.
ZAINURIAH ABDULLAH
Head of Plantation Advisory & Services Division
Aged 55, was appointed as Head of Plantation Advisory & Services Division on 1st July 2017. She graduated with a Bachelor in Agricultural Science from Universiti Pertanian Malaysia in 1988. She joined Kulim as Cadet Executive in 1990 and later confirmed as an Agronomist in Research & Development ("R&D") Department. She was promoted to Manager of Research and Development in 2000. In 2004 she was promoted to Senior Manager before Comptroller of R&D in 2007 until 2017. She also sits on the Board of several companies within Kulim Group.
KASMAWATI KASIAN
Head of Governance Division
Aged 48, was appointed as the Head of Governance Division on 24 July 2017. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom in 1995. She is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), possesses the Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) with 24 years experience  in internal auditing, risk management and compliance, external auditing and corporate affairs. She started her career in Kulim as Internal Audit Executive on 1 September 1999. In 2010, she was the Manager of Corporate Affairs Department. She was promoted as the General Manager of Internal Audit Department in 2016. She also sits in the Board of several companies within Kulim Group.

MOHAMAD YAMI BAKAR
Head of Kulim Pineapple Farm
Aged 52, was appointed as the the Head of Kulim Pineapple Farm on 1 August 2017. He holds a Diploma in Planting Industry and Management from Institute Technology MARA (now known as University Technology MARA) in 1990. He joined Kulim on 4 August 1990 as a Cadet Planter. He was seconded to Damansara Forest Project (PNG) Pte Ltd in 1996 and promoted as a Manager in 2004. He became a Regional Controller of Sedenak Complex in 2011 and Tunjuk Laut Complex in 2014. Later, he was seconded to PT Wahana Semesta Kharisma, Indonesia in October 2014 until December 2016. He also sits on the Board of several companies within Kulim Group.
NOOR EFFENDY MOHD ALI
Head of Business Development & Marketing Division
Aged 56, was appointed as the Head of Business Development & Marketing Division on 12 February 2018. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Finance from the Northern Illinois University, United States of America in 1987. He joined Kulim as an Executive at Internal Audit Department in 1990 and transferred to Marketing/Commercial Department in 1993. He was promoted as a Manager in 2004 before becoming the Senior Manager in 2014 until December 2016. He also sits on the Board of several companies within Kulim Group.
JAINI SALEH
Head of ICT Advancement and Innovation Office
Aged 52, was appointed as the Head of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Advancement and Innovation Office on 4 March 2019. He holds a Diploma in Business Studies (Marketing) from Institute Technology MARA (now known as University Technology MARA) in 1989. He joined the Company on 12 March 1990 in Corporate Finance Department. He was promoted as a Senior Manager in 2008 before became the Deputy General Manager in 2014. He was lead with wide exposure in implementing all accounting and other systems solution for the Kulim Group since year 2000 in Malaysia and Indonesia operations. He also sits on the Board of several companies within Kulim Group.
WAN ADLIN WAN MAHMOOD
Deputy General Manager
Engineering Department
Age 43, was appointed as Deputy General Manager of Engineering Department on 1 July 2019. He holds a Master in Business Administration in Manufacturing & Production from Open University of Malaysia in 2018. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) from Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA in 1997 and Diploma in Palm Oil Milling and Technology from MPOB in 2002. He also possessed the First Grade Steam Engineer Certification from Department Of Safety and Health in 2003. He joined Kulim in November 2012 as Senior Manager at Sedenak Palm Oil Mill until December 2016. He has 20 years experience in palm oil milling in various location such as Peninsular Malaysia, Papua New Guinea and Sarawak.
AZMIL MAJID
Secretary
AZIDA ISMAIL
Assistant Secretary