Media Release

1 · Sep · 2015
Change in Boardroom - Appointment of Non Independent and Non Executive (Chairman)
Date of change
01 Sep 2015
 
Name
Tan Sri Dato' Seri Shamsul Azhar Bin Abbas
 
Age
63
Nationality
Malaysia
 
Designation
Chairman
 
Directorate
Non Independent and Non Executive
Type of change
Appointment
 
Qualification
1) Bachelor Degree in Political Science and Economics from Universiti Sains Malaysia.
2) Masters of Science (MSc) in Energy Management from the University of Pennsylvania, United States of America.
3) Technical Diploma in Petroleum Economics from Institute Francaise du Petrole, France.
 
 
Tan Sri Shamsul was the former President & CEO of Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) from 10 February 2010 to 31 March 2015, a company he joined since 1975 and had served in various capacities during his 40 years tenure with the organization.
 
Working experience and occupation
During his leadership, he guided PETRONAS in undertaking strategic landmark projects such as Pengerang Integrated Refinery and Petrochemical Project (RAPID), Bintulu Train 9 Project, PETRONAS Floating LNG Facilities Project and the Regasification Terminal Project in Malacca. Tan Sri further strengthened PETRONAS' position through the acquisition of Progress Energy Canada and the deelopment of shale gas to LNG via the Pacific North West LNG project.
 
 
 
Tan Sri Shamsul had also served as Chairman of PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd (February 2010 - March 2015) as well as President/CEO of MISC Berhad (July 2004 - December 2008) and Chairman of MISC Berhad (February 2010 - August 2011). He also held various directorships within the PETRONAS Group.
 
1) MMC Corporation Berhad.
2) Enra Group Berhad (formerly known as Perduren (M) Berhad).
 
Directorship of public companies (if any)
 
Nil
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuer
 
Nil
Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuer
 
Nil
Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiaries
 
 
 

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