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. He also serves as an Industrial Advisor, Faculty of Applied Communication at Multimedia University. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Azmi has over 24 years of experience with a strong 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 Environmental, Social, and Governance agenda and its new products portfolio. He has held leadership roles in various multinational companies 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 Government-Linked Companies such as Celcom Axiata Berhad, Telekom Malaysia Berhad, and Hong Leong Group Capital Berhad. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: In his capacity as the Chief Strategic Communication Officer, Azmi is responsible for shaping 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. AZMI YAAKOP Chief Strategic Communication Officer 15 July 2022 Nil 48 ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE: Zalily Mohamed Zaman Khan is a distinguished professional with extensive expertise in internal auditing, fraud examination, and governance. She is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) accredited by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), based in the United States. A Chartered Accountant with the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), she is also a Fellow of CPA Australia and a Chartered Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Malaysia. Currently serving as the Vice President of the ACFE Malaysia Chapter, Zalily has contributed significantly to the profession. She holds a Bachelor of Accountancy from the University of South Australia. She is an alumna of the LeadWomen’s Global Women on Boards and Deloitte Malaysia’s Board-Ready Women programmes. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Zalily brings over 34 years of extensive experience in the audit profession, specialising in auditing, corporate governance risk management, and fraud investigation within large conglomerates, particularly in the palm oil sector. She began her career in 1990 as an External Auditor with Arthur Andersen & Co. In 1994, she moved to Sapura Telecommunications Bhd as Group Finance Manager. In 2000, she started her journey in internal auditing and forensic investigations when she joined Golden Hope Plantations Berhad as Deputy General Manager of the Internal Audit Department. Following the merger of three plantation companies that became Sime Darby Berhad in 2007, she was appointed Vice President of the Group Corporate Assurance Department for the Plantation Division. Prior to joining FGV in 2012, Zalily served as General Manager and Head of Group Internal Audit at Boustead Holdings Berhad. Her career reflects a commitment to excellence in governance, risk management, and audit practices. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Zalily was appointed Group Procurement Officer effective 1 March 2025, reporting to the Group Chief Financial Officer. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing procurement strategies and initiatives that align with the Group’s operational and sustainability objectives. Prior to this, as Chief Internal Auditor until 28 February 2025, Zalily played a key role in developing and overseeing the implementation of assurance strategies to support the Group’s objectives. She led efforts to build a highly skilled internal audit team, enhancing its capabilities in forensic investigations and sustainability auditing to deliver actionable insights that drive value creation. Under her leadership, the internal audit function matured into a trusted advisory unit, frequently sought for its expertise in governance, risk management, and internal controls, reinforcing its strategic importance within the Group. ZALILY MOHAMED ZAMAN KHAN Group Procurement Officer 1 March 2025 Nil 57 177 Sec 06 LEADERSHIP IN FOCUS
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