• BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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  • MANAGEMENT TEAM
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TAN SRI DR. ALI HAMSA
Chairman
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
Nationality : Malaysian 
 
Age : 66
 
Date of Appointment : 1 March 2021
 
Qualification & Experience:
He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Hon) from the University of Malaya in 1979.He obtained his Master of Economics in 1986 and PhD in Environmental Science and Economics in 1997 from Oklahoma State University, USA. 
 
He began his civil service career with the University of Malaya prior to embarking on an illustrious career that spans 40 years. In 1981, he entered the Administrative and Diplomatic Service (PTD) as an Assistant Director at the Ministry of Trade and Industry. The following year he was appointed the Senior Project Manager of the Economy and Public Policy Management Centre (PUTERA) at National Institute of Public Administration (INTAN).

Upon obtaining his PhD, he served at the Economic Planning Unit (EPU), Prime Minister’s Department where he consecutively held the position of Director of the Distribution Division; Regional Economics Division; and Deputy Director-General of the National Transformation and Advancement Programme. In 2009, he was appointed the first Director General of the public Private Partnership Unit, Prime Minister’s Department.

He served the Government of Malaysia as the 13th Chief Secretary from 2012 till 2018. Currently, he is the Pro-Chancellor of University Tun Hussein Onn, Malaysia.
 
Chairman/Directorship :
He was appointed as the Director of JCorp with effect from 1 November 2009 before being appointed as the Deputy Chairman as well as the Independent Director on 15 June 2020.

 
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.

MOHD FARIS ADLI SHUKERY
Managing Director
Nationality: Malaysian

Age: 49

Date of Appointment: 1 October 2020

Qualification & Experience:
He graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom in 1995 before he obtained his Masters of Laws (International and Commercial Law) from University of Sheffield, United Kingdom in 1997.

He began his career with Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange in 1997 in the Policy and Development Division before joining AmMerchant Bank as Compliance Manager in 2003. He later joined Kumpulan Guthrie Berhad as Manager in the Corporate Planning Department in 2005. He then became Vice President for Plantation Upstream in Sime Darby Plantation in 2008. In 2014, he joined downstream operations to become Head of Sime Darby Foods & Beverages Marketing. His last position in downstream operations was Head of Customer Solutions for Sime Darby Oils before rejoining Sime Darby Plantation’s upstream operations as Regional Chief Executive Officer, Sabah in July 2019 until September 2020.

Chairmanship/ Directorship:
He also sits on the Board of several companies within Kulim Group.

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 : 50

Date of Appointment : 10 July 2020

Qualification & Experience:
He graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Chemistry from Imperial College, London, England before obtaining 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 in 1999 before joining Boston Consulting Group in 2020. He later 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, he was the Director of Fikiran Sepakat Sdn Bhd.

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

Chairman/Directorship :
Presently, he is a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of QSR Brands (M) Holdings Berhad and KPJ Healthcare Berhad, Al-‘Aqar Healthcare REIT and Al-Salam REIT. He is also director of Damansara Assets Sdn Bhd, Johor Land Berhad, Damansara REIT Managers Sdn Bhd, TLP Terminal Sdn Bhd and several  other companies within JCorp Group.

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 : 59

Date of Appointment : 10 July 2020

Qualification & Experience:
He obtained his Bachelor Degree in Law (Hons) 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 until 2007. His skills and experience from Multinational Company 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 further expanded his working career in Iskandar Investment Berhad from 2008 until 2018 where his last position was Executive Vice President, primarily responsible for Human Capital Management and Company Secretarial functions. 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 levarage on the Company’s human capital capabilities to support the execution of business strategies and plans effectively.

He commenced his tenure as Chief Corporate Services Officer with JCorp on 2 February 2020.

Chairmanship/Directorship :
Presently, he is the Non- Independent Non-Executive Director of QSR Brands (M) Holdings 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. 
DATO' SR. HISHAM HAJI JAFREY
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
Nationality: Malaysian

Age: 63

Date of Appointment: 1 March 2020

Qualification & Experience:
He graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Quantity Surveying (Hons) from Leeds Metropolitan University. He 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 was the Chairman of Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (Johor Branch) and he was also a member of the One Stop Approval Centre of Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru.

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 JCorp 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: 70

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’s Holding Sdn Bhd (formerly known as Mado’s Sdn Bhd) as a Field Conductor in 1981. In 1992, he was promoted to Cadet Assistant. Later, 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. 

ABDULLAH ABU SAMAH
Independent Non-Executive Director
Nationality: Malaysian 

Age: 55 

Date of Appointment: 1 January 2021 

Qualification & Experience:
He graduated with a Master of Business Administration from the University of Washington, Seattle, USA. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from University of the Pacific, California. He started his career with KPMG in 1988 as a partner in its Audit Division from 1997 until his retirement in 2020. He was seconded to KPMG London for two years between 1993 and 1995 to focus on the financial services sector.
 
He has over 32 years of experience in servicing clients from various industries including oil palm plantations, oil & gas, banking and finance, construction and property development, hotel and hospitality, manufacturing, industrial products, trading, investment holding companies as well as large multinational companies.
 
In addition, he was also involved in reviews of prospective financial information for purposes of IPOs, right issues and bond issues. He has significant experience in due diligence reviews in connection with the proposed composite scheme of arrangement and restructuring scheme.
 
He is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants and the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Chairmanship/ Directorship:
Presently, he is the Chairman of Extreme Edge Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary company of Kulim. He sits as an Independent Non-Executive Director in Media Prima Berhad. He is also sits in Damansara REIT Managers Sdn Bhd as an Independent Non-Executive Director and as a Chairman of Audit Committee.

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.
FAWZI AHMAD
Independent Non-Executive Director
Nationality: Malaysian

Age: 68 

Date of Appointment: 1 January 2021

Qualification & Experience:
Upon graduation, he joined the Executive Scheme in Kulim Group at Ulu Tiram. Was initially posted to Ulu Tiram Estate and then transferred to Ulu Tiram Manufacturing Company Ltd. He attended various courses held by the Rubber Institute of Malaysia (RRI).

Towards the end of 1980, he transferred to the Plantation Division at Ulu Tiram Estate as Senior Assistant. He was then seconded to a subsidiary company of Kulim and established an infrastructure for Yayasan Pelajaran Johor in 1985 through 1988. 

He transferred back to Ulu Tiram Estate in late 1988 before joining Austral Enterprise (a subsidiary of Island & Peninsula) in 1989 and subsequently made a Planting Advisor in 1991. In 1992, he established and spearheaded the Plantation Division for Yayasan Pelajaran Johor. He was the National Vice Chairman of the Incorporated Society of Planters and State Vice Chairman of the Royal Johor Planters Association. He retired from YPJ Oil Palm Estates in 2013. Currently, he conducts advisory services for plantation visits for an established GLC plantation company..

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 FAZILLAH KAMARUDDIN
Independent Non-Executive Director
Nationality: Malaysian

Age: 63 

Date of Appointment: 20 June 2021

Qualification & Experience:
He graduated with a Bachelor of Economics (Analytical) from the University of Malaya in 1981. He also holds a Diploma in Association of Bond Dealer (AIBD) Zurich, Switzerland (now known as the International Capital Marker Association). He started his career with Bank Bumiputra (M) Berhad (BBMB), and  was assigned to Securities Capital Market in the Funds Management Treasury Division, Kuala Lumpur.

In 1984, he transferred to BBMB London branch as the Head of Capital Market Trading Department. Then, he transferred to BBMB New York branch on a special assignment on “cease and decease orders.” He joined BBMB Securities Sdn Bhd as Manager in 1992. In 1994, he joined K&N Kenanga as a senior dealer in-charge of international clients. He later joined Charles Bradburne Berhad as a General Manager of the Trading Department responsible for institutional and international clients. 

Chairmanship/ Directorship:
Nil

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.
SABARUDIN HARUN
Company Secretary
AFIQ IZAT JUSOH
Company Secretary
MOHD FARIS ADLI SHUKERY
Managing Director
He graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom in 1995 before he obtained his Masters of Laws (International and Commercial Law) from University of Sheffield, United Kingdom in 1997.

He began his career with Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange in 1997 in the Policy and Development Division before joining AmMerchant Bank as Compliance Manager in 2003. He later joined Kumpulan Guthrie Berhad as Manager in the Corporate Planning Department in 2005 before becoming the Vice President of Plantation Upstream in Sime Darby Plantation in 2008. In 2014, he joined downstream operations to become Head of Sime Darby Foods & Beverages Marketing. He become the Head of Customer Solutions for Sime Darby Oils before rejoining Sime Darby Plantation’s upstream operations as Regional Chief Executive Officer, Sabah in July 2019 until September 2020. He also sits on the Board of several companies within Kulim Group.


FAIRUZ ISMAIL
Chief Operating Officer
He graduated with a Master of Business Administration from University of the West of England, United Kingdom in 2014. He has the professional certificate of Management Development Program from Institute of Management, Philippines (AIM) in 2007 and he holds a Diploma in Planting and Industry Management from Institute Technology of MARA (now known as UiTM) in 1984. He has over 33 years of experience in various industries including plantation in the upstream and downstream business, research & development, developing new projects and heading organisation transformation. 

Previously, he was the Head of Indonesia Plantations of Golden Hope Plantation Berhad and the Senior Vice President/Head of Africa of Sime Darby Plantation Sdn Bhd as well as the Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer, Plantation Sector of FGV Holdings Berhad (FGV) before joining Kulim as the Chief Operating Officer on 1 August 2021.

AZIAH AHMAD
Chief Financial Officer Finance Division
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 joined 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. She became the Vice President and the Group Chief Financial Officer prior to joining Kulim. She also sits on the Board of several companies within Kulim Group.

MOHAMAD YAMI BAKAR
Head of Plantation Division
He holds a Diploma in Planting Industry and Management from Institute Technology Mara in 1990.

He joined the Company 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 Sindora 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 then heads Kulim Pineapple Farm on 1 August 2017 before assuming his current position on 1 January 2021. He also sits on the Board of several companies within Kulim Group.
MOHAMMED IZUDDIN ROSLI
Head of Strategy Division
He joined Kulim on 1 September 2020 before assuming his current position. He graduated with a Diploma in Banking from Institute Technology Mara and started his career at Maybank in the Corporate Banking Division in 1988. He then pursued his first Degree at the Sheffield Hallam University and graduated with BA (Hons) in Business Studies majoring in Finance in 1992.

He has wide experience in Business Development and Communications through his various stints at Sepang F1 International Circuit and Iskandar Malaysia Berhad (IIB). Later, he joined FGV Holdings Berhad for six years as the General Manager in various capacities. In April 2020, he joined JCorp as Head of Business Development Department, before taking up his current position at Kulim. He also sits on the Board of several companies within Kulim Group.

AMRAN ZAKARIA
Head of Corporate Services Division
He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture from Universiti Putra Malaysia, Diploma in Training Development from Auckland College of Education, New Zealand and Diploma in Industrial Relations from Malaysian Employers Federation. He brings with him vast experience in Human Resources Management at operation and strategic levels from his previous employment at the Prime Minister’s Department, Toyota Group, Nestle and several GLCs.

He joined Kulim as Head of Human Resource Division on 24 April 2017 and was seconded to JCorp in January 2020 to head the Group Human Resources before he resuming the same position at Kulim in September 2020. He also sits on the Board of several companies within Kulim Group.

NOOR EFFENDY MOHD ALI
Head of Marketing & Sustainability Division
He graduated with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Finance from the Northern Illinois University, USA in 1987.

He joined the Company 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 from the year 2014 until December 2016. He was then appointed as the Head of Business Development and Marketing Strategy Division on 12 February 2018 before assuming his current position. He also sits on the Board of several companies within Kulim Group.
MOHD AKHIR WANTEH
Head of Plantation Inspectorate Division
He holds a Diploma in Planting Industry and Management from Institute Technology MARA in 1984.

He joined the Company on 1 December 1987 as Cadet Planter before being promoted as a Manager in 2004. He was the Regional Controller of Tunjuk Laut Complex in 2009 and became the Region Head of Plantation Operations in 2015 until December 2016. On 1 January 2017, he was the Head of Plantation Division before assuming his current position. He also sits on the Board of several companies within Kulim Group.

ZAINURIAH ABDULLAH
Head of Plantation Advisory & Services Division
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 and was attached to the R&D Division. She was promoted as a Manager of the R&D Division in 2000. In 2004, she was promoted to Senior Manager before becoming Comptroller of Kulim’s R&D Division in 2007. She heads the Plantation Advisory & Services Division since 2017. She also sits on the Board of several companies within Kulim Group.

WAN ADLIN WAN MAHMOOD
Head of Engineering & Projects Division
He graduated with a Master of Business Administration in Manufacturing and Production from Open University 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 garnered the First Grade Steam Engineer Certification from the Department of Safety and Health in 2003.

He joined the Company in November 2012 as Senior Manager at the Sedenak Palm Oil Mill until December 2016. He was then appointed as Deputy General Manager of the Engineering Department on 1 July 2019. He has more than 20 years of experience in palm oil milling in various locations in Malaysia, Papua New Guinea and Sarawak. He also sits on the Board of several companies within Kulim Group.

KASMAWATI KASIAN
Head of Governance Division
She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from the University of Liverpool, UK in 1995. She is a Certified Internal Auditor, possesses the Certification in Risk Management Assurance 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 appointed as Manager of the Corporate Affairs Department. She was promoted as the General Manager of Internal Audit Department in 2016 before assuming her current position.

MAZIAH MAHMOD
Head of Digital Division
She graduated with a Bachelor of Computer Science from University Technology Malaysia.

She started her career with JCorp as an Executive on 16 May 1993. She was appointed as Deputy Manager of the ICT Development Division in 2000 and was promoted to Manager in 2006. She was later seconded to Sovereign Multimedia Resources Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of JCorp before returning to JCorp in 2014 as Deputy General Manager of the ICT Development Division.

She left JCorp as General Manager of the ICT Development Division before assuming her current role at Kulim. She also sits in the Board of several companies within Kulim Group.
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SABARUDIN HARUN
Secretary
AFIQ IZAT JUSOH
Assistant Secretary