Chief Mobility & Innovation Officer/Managing Director, Aerospace Division
QUALIFICATIONS
MEMBERSHIP OF ASSOCIATIONS
DATE APPOINTED TO MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND OCCUPATION
DIRECTORSHIPS OF OTHER PUBLIC COMPANIES
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- Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Hons.), University of Malaya
MEMBERSHIP OF ASSOCIATIONS
- Professional Engineer (Board of Engineers, Malaysia)
DATE APPOINTED TO MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
- 1 January 2019
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND OCCUPATION
- He is no stranger to the automotive industry with over 32 years of experience in the automotive field, having been involved in various projects and organisations ranging from research & development and production to sales and distribution at DRB-Hicom. During his stint as the Chief Technical Officer at Proton, he held several portfolios, including being instrumental in the development of the four (4) new models launched in 2016. As CEO of Proton Edar, he played a leading role in the launching of various successful models for Proton, including the X70.
- He joined Sime UMW in January 2019 as President of the Manufacturing & Engineering Division, covering auto parts, lubricants and aerospace businesses. During his tenure, the new aerospace venture had a maiden profit in 2019. He also initiated various collaborations with universities and government agencies to introduce green technology products.
- With his vast experience, he was appointed the Chief Mobility & Innovation Officer effective 1 January 2021, covering an expanded portfolio to drive and execute mobility and new product innovation as part of Sime UMW’s strategic shift. Concurrently, Dato’ Abdul Rashid also heads the standalone Aerospace Division.
DIRECTORSHIPS OF OTHER PUBLIC COMPANIES
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- None
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