FGV HOLDINGS BERHAD | ANNUAL INTEGRATED REPORT 2023 103 ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE Salman Ghazali holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting & Finance from the London School of Economics and Political Science, United Kingdom. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Salman brings more than 18 years of experience in various fields, including strategy, investments management, private equity, business banking, and business development. He started his career with Sime Darby Plantation Berhad (SDP) in 2005 and eventually became Assistant Vice President I Corporate Finance. He was assigned to PEMANDU’s National Key Economic Area (NKEA) lab in 2010 where he led the Palm Oil Food & Health-based Downstream sector to produce the blueprint for economic growth. He was later seconded to Emery Oleochemicals to oversee SDP’s interest in the oleochemicals sector in the areas of global strategy and investments. He later joined Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) in 2012 with the Exploration & Production Division, and later joined Khazanah Nasional Berhad as Vice President of Investments and Special Officer to the Chief Investment Officer. In 2015, he joined RM Capital Partners & Associates (RMCP), one of the largest boutique private equity firms in Malaysia, where he served as Managing Partner, Investment Committee member for RMCP’s funds and held directorships in various investee companies under RMCP. Prior to joining FGV, he was Head of Business Banking Division in Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad (BPMB). In 2022, alongside his current role, he was appointed as the Officer-in-Charge of Chief Consumer Products Officer until December 2023. In January 2023, he was appointed as Member of the Science Council for the Malaysian Agriculture Research & Development Institute (MARDI) by the Minister of Agriculture & Food Security Malaysia. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Leads the development and execution of the Group’s overall strategy to achieve long-term goals, with a focus on sustainably increasing shareholders’ value. As Group Chief Strategy Officer, Salman is also responsible for investment and divestment opportunities including Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), equity partnerships, corporate finance and investor relations, and strategic business development initiatives including New Product Development (NPD). He leads the formulation and refinement of the Group’s strategic blueprint, drives market research and business intelligence efforts, and identifies opportunities for business expansion. Age Gender Nationality Appointment to the position 42 Male 13 September 2019 DIRECTORSHIP IN OTHER PUBLIC COMPANIES • Nil Salman Ghazali Group Chief Strategy Officer GROUP MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE’S PROFILE ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE Azmi Yaakop holds a Master of Science in Corporate Communications from Universiti Putra Malaysia and a Bachelor of Arts (with a double major in Economics & Mass Communications) from Indiana University Bloomington, United States. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Azmi has more than 24 years of experience, with a focus on Strategic Communications. Prior to joining FGV, he was the Head of External Affairs for British American Tobacco Malaysia Berhad (BAT), primarily responsible for BAT’s ESG agenda and its new products portfolio. He has served various multinational companies in leadership roles including Aramco Overseas Malaysia (AOM), BASF PETRONAS Chemicals Malaysia, and Shell Business Service Centre Sdn Bhd. He has also held managerial roles in various public listed companies and GLCs such as Celcom Axiata Berhad, Telekom Malaysia Berhad, and Hong Leong Group Capital Berhad. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES In his capacity as the Group Chief Strategic Communication Officer, Azmi shapes the Group’s operational and strategic communication deliverables, focusing on internal and external communications. He customises internal communications efforts of the Group for a diverse global workforce besides strategically aligns, cascades and publicises relevant narrative among its external stakeholders that include the media, government, consumers, and members of the public in maintaining good corporate image and reputation. He also serves as the brand custodian for the Group, ensuring consistent and enhanced brand awareness besides acting as the custodian for donation, sponsorship and community investment initiatives in showcasing the Group as a responsible corporate citizen. Ultimately, he also ensures communication efforts are aligned with FGV’s vision and mission and its commitment to sustainability, and takes charge of communications in the event of a crisis. Age Gender Nationality Appointment to the position 47 Male 15 July 2022 DIRECTORSHIP IN OTHER PUBLIC COMPANIES • Nil Azmi Yaakop Group Chief Strategic Communication Officer
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