Former Tradewinds CEO joins DRB-Hicom as COO for properties

KUALA LUMPUR: DRB-Hicom Bhd has appointed Shaharul Farez Hassan as its chief operating officer (COO) of properties, corporate planning and strategy effective July 15.

The conglomerate said in a statement that Shaharul Farez, 46, was formerly Malakoff Corp Bhd executive vice president. Among his previous key positions were group chief executive officer of Tradewinds Corp Bhd and group chief financial officer of Pernas International Holdings Bhd.

He holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, USA, as well a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Economics and Accounting from University of Bristol, United Kingdom.

DRB-Hicom also announced that Datuk Razeek Md Hussain has been re-designated as its COO of services, education and defence. Datuk Harith Abdullah continues to be the COO of automotive, distribution and manufacturing & engineering.

Meanwhile, Datuk Mohd Zain Hassan has been appointed head of concession business, overseeing waste management services provider Alam Flora and vehicle inspection business Puspakom to reflect the importance of the concession business to the group.
 
“Along with Shaharul Farez coming on board DRB-Hicom with his extensive experience in financial and corporate operations, this re-organisation of senior leadership talent is to commensurate with our overall business focus and alignment, as well as to chart new growth for the group,” said DRB-Hicom group managing director Datuk Seri Syed Faisal Albar.