Shahril Ridza to succeed Ghazzali as Axiata chairman

In a statement, Axiata said the transition will take place on Jan 1, 2022, when Shahril (file pic) will begin his tenure as the new chairman of the telecommunications group. Shahril was appointed to the Axiata Board as an independent non-executive director on Nov 29, 2021.

PETALING JAYA: Tan Sri Shahril Ridza Ridzuan will succeed Tan Sri Ghazzali Sheikh Abdul Khalid as chairman of Axiata Group Bhd following the latter’s planned retirement at the end of the year.

In a statement, Axiata said the transition will take place on Jan 1, 2022, when Shahril will begin his tenure as the new chairman of the telecommunications group. Shahril was appointed to the Axiata Board as an independent non-executive director on Nov 29, 2021.