KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- UMW Holdings Berhad (“UMW”) announced the appointment of Dato’ Ahmad Fuaad Kenali as its new President & Group CEO (“PGCEO”) effective 1 November 2020.  He takes over the role from the late Badrul Feisal Abdul Rahim who passed away on 31 May 2020.
 
Dato’ Fuaad began his career with Arthur Andersen & Co in 1994. In 2001, he left practice to take up the position of Executive Director of Finance at Petaling Garden Berhad. In 2008, he re-joined practice as a Partner/Executive Director at Ernst & Young, Kuala Lumpur and was with the firm until 2010 when he joined Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad as Chief Financial Officer from August 2010 to July 2013.
 
In August 2013, he joined DRB-HICOM Berhad as Chief Financial Officer and subsequently as Chief Operating Officer - Finance & Corporate, a post he held until March 2016. He was subsequently seconded to Proton Holdings Berhad as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director from 1 April 2016 to 30 September 2017.
 
On 1 October 2017, Dato’ Fuaad joined Malakoff Corporation Berhad as its Chief Executive Officer.
 
“We are pleased to welcome Dato’ Fuaad to UMW, a leading Malaysian conglomerate with a history spanning over a century. His wealth of professional and corporate experience would contribute immensely to the Group. The Board of Directors and I are looking forward to working closely with him. We are confident that he will propel UMW to new frontiers and greater heights – whilst continuing to deliver value to our shareholders,” said Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Hamad Kama Piah Che Othman, Group Chairman of UMW.
 
With the appointment of Dato' Fuaad as the new PGCEO, Encik Azmin Che Yusoff will cease to be the Acting PGCEO of UMW effective 1 November 2020 and will resume the position of Chief Operating Officer - Corporate. 

About UMW
 
The UMW Group is an international conglomerate that develops industries, manages partnerships and facilitates growth. It is involved in three core business segments – Automotive, Equipment and Manufacturing & Engineering.  The Group operates in 8 countries and has over 7,500 employees.
 
Adopting its rallying call – Beyond Boundaries®, UMW strives to play a leading role in shaping the future of its industries.  The Company will do this by inspiring vibrant ideas, nurturing potential, pioneering partnerships and delivering excellence in everything it does; the rewards of which will contribute to the progress and well-being of all its stakeholders.
 
SOURCE: UMW Corporation Sdn. Bhd.

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