FGV Annual Report 2020

183 Who We Are How We Operate How We Are Governed Additional Information Sustainability Matters Statement & Discussion By Our Leaders Dato’ Najmuddin Abdullah 52 years old Male 2 March 2020 Group Chief Strategic Communication Officer Academic/Professional Qualification • Master of Arts Degree in Economics from the University of Toledo, Ohio, USA • Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from the University of Toledo, Ohio, USA • Diploma in Public Administration from the Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia Relevant Experience Dato’ Najmuddin started his career in Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad in 1997, before becoming Managing Editor & Head of News of ntv7 between 2001 and 2005. In 2006, he was appointed Head of Marketing in TH Properties Sdn. Bhd. He then joined Celcom Axiata Berhad as Vice President of Corporate Communications, in 2008. He was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Kontena Nasional Global Logistics Sdn. Bhd. in 2010, before joining Malaysia Airlines in 2013 as Senior Vice President & Head of Strategic Communications. Prior to joining FGV Holdings Berhad in March 2020, he was Director of Strategic Communications & Stakeholder Relations in Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn. Bhd. from September 2015 to February 2020. He held the role of Acting Chief Executive Officer from December 2018 to January 2019. He also attended the Advanced Management Programme at the Columbia Business School, New York, USA, and the Accelerating Your Impact Programme for High Potential Leaders, at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, USA. Directorship in other public companies: • Nil Appointment to the position