Tan Sri Ghazzali Sheikh Abdul Khalid is a long serving member of Axiata board of directors, having been appointed into the role in March 2008.
KUALA LUMPUR: Axiata Group Bhd
has appointed its interim chairman, Tan Sri Ghazzali Sheikh Abdul Khalid as chairman with effect from Nov 1.
He assumed the role of interim chairman in August following the resignation of Axiata’s former chairman Tan Sri Azman Mokhtar.
Ghazzali is a long serving member of Axiata board of directors, having been appointed into the role in March 2008 He is also the senior independent director.
“Given all the changes and responding to the dynamic, fast-moving global digital business environment, Ghazzali’s appointment as chairman, being the most senior and experienced member, ensures a smooth succession and transition to the board as it embraces all the new changes in the board, business and organization,” Axiata said.
A Malaysian diplomat with almost 40 years in the diplomatic services, Ghazzali is well-recognised for his unrelenting dedication in ensuring the highest levels of governance, process excellence and transparency, the company said.
Axiata president & group CEO Tan Sri Jamaludin Ibrahim said: “Since taking over the mantle of leadership of the Axiata Board, Tan Sri Ghazzali has demonstrated the highest standards of commitment and professional rigour in his role as interim chairman.
“As a pioneer member of the board since 2008, the Group has consistently benefited from Tan Sri Ghazzali’s broad corporate and international experience that has led to the rapid growth and expansion of Axiata across the region to what it is today, one of Asia’s leading telecommunications groups.”
“Many of us who have had the privilege and honour of working with Tan Sri Ghazzali are delighted to have him continue to lead the Axiata board as our chairman and look forward to his stewardship, valuable guidance and insights as Axiata embarks on its journey to become the New Generation Digital company.”
Meanwhile, Ghazzali said he welcomed the opportunity to further contribute to Axiata’s exciting future as the Group takes on new challenges in the region, particularly in leading the digital transformation of economies and in strengthening our resilience and competitive edge as long-term and committed investors in our markets.”
Ghazzali’s role as the senior independent director of Axiata will be replaced by David Lau Nai Pek, who is also the chairman of the board audit committee and board risk management committee.
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