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Leadership Team
Malaysian | 58 | Male
Date of Appointment: 1 March 2023
Mohd Jafri Arshad, 58, male, Malaysian, is the Head of Operations in THP, appointed on 1 March 2023.
Mohd Jafri holds a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Agriculture and a Diploma in Agriculture, both from Universiti Pertanian Malaysia. He began his career with Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad as a Cadet Planter in 1990 and was promoted to a Managerial position in 1999 with extensive experience in managing rubber & oil palm estates. He joined THP on 1 March 2009 as an Estate Manager at Ladang Sungai Tenegang, Sabah and promoted to Estate Senior Manager based in Riau, Indonesia in 2012. Jafri has been entrusted to manage and oversee the operations of several estates and the Estate Department within the Group. In 2021, he was appointed as the Acting Head of Plantation Controller and promoted as the Head of Operations in 2023. In his current capacity, he oversees plantation operations, ensuring estates adhere to the company’s policies and procedures accordingly as well as motivating subordinates and the workforce.
Malaysian | 42 | Female
Date of Appointment: 14 April 2023
Marliyana Omar, 42, female, Malaysian, is the Chief Financial Officer in THP, appointed on 14 April 2023.
Marliyana holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (Hons) from MARA University of Technology Malaysia. She is a Fellow Chartered Accountant of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (“ACCA”) and a Member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (“MIA”). She started her career with Opus International Group PLC and subsequently joined KPMG in 2006. She joined THP in 2009 as the Assistant Manager. She is currently the Head of Finance and in her capacity, is responsible for managing, planning, implementation, and operations of all finance activities of the Group.
Malaysian | 54 | Female
Date of Appointment: 1 January 2014
Aliatun Mahmud, 54, female, Malaysian, is the Head of Legal & Secretarial and the Company Secretary in THP, appointed on 1 January 2014.
Aliatun holds a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor’s Degree (Honours) of Laws (LLB), both from the MARA University of Technology Malaysia as well as a Diploma in Syariah Law and Practice from the International Islamic University of Malaysia. She began her career at the Securities Commission of Malaysia in 1994 before moving on to gain more experience in PEREMBA (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, Messrs Hafidz & Azra (Advocates & Solicitors) and the Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad. She joined THP on 1 October 2002 and has been with the Group for 20 years. In her current capacity, she manages all legal and secretarial matters for the companies owned as well as those managed by the Group.
Malaysian | 57 | Male
Date of Appointment: 1 April 2024
Rosli Yacop, 57, male, Malaysian is the Head, Human Capital and Administration appointed on 1 April 2024.
Rosli Yacop holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Management (majoring in Economics) from Clarkson University New York USA and obtained his Master’s Degree in Science (Information Management) from UiTM Shah Alam.
Prior to joining THP he was the Head, Human Resource Operations Sime Darby Plantations Bhd. He has over 30 years of experience across the full spectrum of the human resources discipline within various companies including Proton Holdings Berhad and Rangkaian Pengangkutan Integrasi Deras Sdn Bhd (RAPIDKL). He will lead and oversee the overall aspect of the human resources and administration functions for TH Plantations.
Malaysian | 53 | Female
Date of Appointment: 1 January 2014
Maizura Mohamed, 53, female, Malaysian, is the Head of Strategy & Corporate Services in THP, appointed on 1 January 2014.
Maizura holds a Bachelor’s Degree (Honours) in Chemistry from the University of Malaya, Malaysia. She began her career with Boustead Holdings Berhad in 1995 and subsequently joined Maju Holdings Sdn Bhd as Manager of Business Development. She joined THP on 1 October 1999 as Manager in Corporate Planning and has been with the Group for more than 20 years. She is currently the Head of Strategy and Corporate Services and is responsible in overseeing strategic and corporate matters, business planning as well as managing special projects.
Malaysian | 58 | Male
Date of Appointment: 7 February 2020
Ahmad Anuar Sairi, 58, male, Malaysian, is the Head of Agronomy in THP, appointed on 7 February 2020.
Ahmad Anuar holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Science and a Diploma in Agriculture, both from Universiti Pertanian Malaysia. He started his career as an Agronomist with FELDA Research in 1990 and subsequently joined Austral Enterprises in 1993. He joined THP in June 1999 as an Assistant Agronomist. He was seconded to Trurich Resources Sdn Bhd in 2014 and was appointed as Head of Operation & Agronomy based in Indonesia. He returned to THP in March 2019 as a General Manager in the CEO’s Office. Ahmad Anuar holds key positions in notable committees in MPOB such as the Task Force Committee on Fruit Set and Pollinating Weevil and Working Committee on Code of Good Nursery Practice for Oil Palm Nurseries (CoPN), and also in Standards Malaysia as a Technical Committee of Oil Palm Planting Material. Ahmad Anuar was conferred the 2014 Best Agronomist Award for his contribution to the industry. In his current capacity as the Head of Agronomy, he is responsible for providing agronomic advice, fertilizer recommendations, plantation research, as well as innovation and development support for the Group.
Malaysian | 58 | Male
Date of Appointment: 1 March 2023
Mohd Azahar Yasin, 58, male, Malaysian, is the Head of Mill & Engineering in THP, appointed on 1 March 2023.
Mohd Azahar holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of the Pacific, California and holds a Steam Engineer Certification of Competency from the Department of Occupational Safety and Health. He began his career with TDM Plantation Sdn Bhd in 1989 and subsequently joined THP in February 2004 as the Manager at Ramin and Nyatoh Mill, Pulai. He returned to the HQ in November 2021 as an Assistant General Manager of Mill & Engineering. He has been with THP for the past 20 years and is currently the Head of Mill & Engineering. He provides technical advice on the operation of the mills under THP to ensure that all activities are aligned with good milling practices and the company's standard operating procedures. He is responsible for overseeing engineering projects within THP.
Malaysian | 48 | Male
Date of Appointment: 1 January 2023
Megat Rizal Ezzudin, 48, male, Malaysian, is the Head of Risk & Compliance in THP, appointed on 1 January 2023.
Megat Rizal holds a Bachelor’s Degree (Honours) in Accountancy and Financial Analysis from the University of Warwick. He is currently a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (“MIA”), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (“ACCA”), United Kingdom and is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (“IIA”), Malaysia. His experience includes stints in accounting firms in Dublin, Ireland and Birmingham, United Kingdom having completed his ACCA examinations and training in 2002 before returning to Malaysia to work with PricewaterhouseCoopers in 2004. He joined THP’s Internal Audit Department on 4 December 2006. In 2020, he was appointed as the General Manager in the CEO’s Office. He was then appointed as the Head of Risk & Compliance and is responsible for overseeing the organisation’s risk management strategies and compliance.
Malaysian | 54 | Male
Date of Appointment: 21 February 2024
Asmad Putra Abdul Samad, 54, male, Malaysian, is the Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications in THP, appointed on 21 February 2024.
Asmad Putra holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Washington University, St Louis, United States of America. He started his career in 1993 as a Branch Executive with the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers, Melaka. He has held several corporate communications positions in organisations such as Golden Hope Plantations Berhad, Negara Properties Berhad, MISC Berhad and Pantai Holdings Berhad from 1997-2009. He joined the Sime Darby Group in 2010 as the Senior Manager, Corporate Communications and was promoted as the Head of Corporate Branding in Sime Darby Plantations Berhad in 2018.
Asmad joined THP on 21 February 2024 and was appointed as the Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications responsible for overseeing the Group’s Investor Relations and Corporate Communications functions.
Malaysian | 57 | Male
Date of Appointment: 16 June 2022
Rozali Md Desa, 57, male, Malaysian, is the Plantation Controller (Sarawak Region 1) in THP, appointed on 16 June 2022.
Rozali holds a Diploma in Planting Industry and Management from MARA University of Technology Malaysia and has been with THP since 2007. Prior to joining THP, Rozali had gain vast experience working in Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad, United Plantation Berhad, IOI Plantation, Pontian United, and Berjaya City Plantation. In 2022, he was appointed as Plantation Controller (Sarawak Region 1). In his current capacity, he is responsible for the overall operations and activities of the 10 estates in region 1 Sarawak in terms of production, maintenance, and administration ensuring that they are in line with the company’s goals, vision, and mission.
Malaysian | 51 | Male
Date of Appointment: 16 June 2022
Ghazali Ab Talib, 51, male, Malaysian, is the Plantation Controller (Sarawak Region 2) in THP, appointed on 16 June 2022.
Ghazali holds a Diploma in Planting Industry Management from MARA University of Technology Malaysia. He began his career with Austral Enterprises Bhd. as an Assistant Manager before moving to Kumpulan Guthrie Bhd., IOI Corporation Bhd., and Golden Land Berhad as Regional Manager. He joined THP in 2009 as the Estate Manager in Ladang Mamahat, Sabah. He was appointed as the General Manager based in Riau, Indonesia in 2014. Ghazali has been entrusted to manage and oversee the operation of several estates within THP. In 2022, he was appointed as Plantation Controller (Sarawak Region 2). In his current capacity, he is responsible for the overall operations and activities of the 7 estates in Region 2 Sarawak and 3 estates in Kota Bahagia Complex, Pahang in terms of production, maintenance, and administration ensuring that they are in line with the company’s goals, vision, and mission.
Malaysian | 48 | Male
Date of Appointment: 1 November 2023
Abdullah Asya’ari Junoh, 48, male, Malaysian, is the Plantation Controller (Sabah Region) in THP, appointed on 1 November 2023.
Abdullah Asya’ari holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Agribusiness from Universiti Putra Malaysia and an Advance Professional Diploma of Associate (“AISP”) from The Incorporated Society of Planters. He began his career as an Assistant Manager with Golden Hope Plantation Berhad in 2000 before joining Felda Technoplant in 2005. He joined THP in 2009 as a Senior Assistant Manager at Ladang Pasir Besar, Negeri Sembilan and went on to hold managerial position in several estates within the Group. He returned to HQ in January 2023 as the Head of Estate Department. Abdullah Asya’ari was appointed as the Plantation Controller (Sabah) in November 2023 and currently oversees the plantation operations in Sabah, ensures estates adhere to the company’s policies and procedures accordingly as well as motivates subordinates and the workforce.
Malaysian | 55 | Male
Date of Appointment: 1 March 2024
Tuah Nawi, 55, male, Malaysian, is the Plantation Controller (Peninsular Region) in THP, appointed on 1 March 2024.
Tuah holds a Master Of Islamic Studies from Open University Malaysia and a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Science (Hons) from University Putra Malaysia. He also attended the LEEP Programme (Jurisprudence) at the Faculty of Law, University Malaya. Tuah began his career in 1999 as a Cadet Assistant with Austral Enterprises Bhd. He joined the THP Group in 2000 as the Assistant Manager in Ladang Sungai Merchong, Pahang and was promoted in 2006 to Senior Assistant Manager in Ladang Bukit Lawiang, Johor. He was appointed as a Manager in Ladang Sungai Buan, Pahang in 2008 and was entrusted to manage several other estates within the Group. Having served the Group for more than 24 years with extensive operational experience, he was promoted as a Plantation Controller (Peninsular Region) in 2024. In his current capacity, he is responsible for the overall operations and activities of all 8 estates in the Peninsular Region in terms of production, maintenance, and administration ensuring that they are in line with the company’s goals, vision, and mission.
Malaysian | 51 | Male
Date of Appointment: 15 November 2020
Samshul Bahri, 51, male, Malaysian, is the Head of Sustainability in THP, appointed on 15 November 2020.
Samshul holds a Bachelor’s Degree (Honours) in Agribusiness from Universiti Pertanian Malaysia and a Diploma in Planting Industry Management from the MARA University of Technology. He began his career in THP on 1 July 1999 as an Executive in the Estate Department. In 2010, he was posted to the Sarawak Regional Office as an Operations Manager and rose the ranks within the 8 years to Assistant General Manager before returning to the HQ in 2018. He was appointed as the Head of Sustainability Department in November 2020 and is primarily responsible for sustainability initiatives and innovation within the Group.
Malaysian | 58 | Male
Date of Appointment: 1 January 2010
Hamidon Hassan, 58, male, Malaysian, is the Head of Information Technology in TH Plantations Berhad, appointed on 1 January 2010.
Hamidon holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and a Diploma in Computer Science from Universiti Pertanian Malaysia. He has vast experience in the plantation sector, having spent 20 years in Island & Peninsular Berhad. He joined THP on 1 January 2010 as the Head of Information Technology. In this current capacity, he is responsible in overseeing the entire IT planning and operations for the Group.
Malaysian | 46 | Male
Date of Appointment: 1 January 2023
Mazrul Muhammad, 46, male, Malaysian, is the Assistant General Manager of Marketing in THP, appointed on 1 January 2023.
Mazrul holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (Marketing) from the MARA University of Technology Malaysia. He began his career as the Business Development Executive with MM Vitaoils Sdn. Bhd., in 2001 rising the ranks to Head of Marketing and subsequently moved to IOI Plantation Bhd as the Marketing Manager in 2011. He joined THP in 2013 as the Senior Manager, Marketing. He has been with the Group for 10 years and was appointed as Assistant General Manager of Marketing in 2023. In his current capacity, he is responsible for the trading and marketing of the Group’s products.
Malaysian | 49 | Male
Date of Appointment: 1 September 2017
Tuan Lokman Tuan Ismail, 49, male, Malaysian, is the Head of Administration in THP, appointed on 1 September 2017.
Tuan Lokman holds a Diploma in Management from the University of Malaya, Malaysia and he is a certified member of the Malaysian Takaful Association (“MTA”). Tuan Lokman began his career as a support staff in Administration & Human Resource Department in November 1997. He spent 26 years in THP, rising the ranks to the Head of Administration position. In his current capacity, he oversees the administrative services and planning matters, maximising the value of Insurance Coverage and ensuring reliable foreign workers recruitment services for the Group.
Malaysian | 44 | Male
Date of Appointment: 1 January 2023.
Khairizal Ab Karim, 44, male, Malaysian, is the Head of Procurement in THP, appointed on 1 January 2023.
Khairizal holds a Bachelor of Management (Accounting) from University Technology Malaysia. He is a Certified Integrity Officer (“CeIO”) from Malaysia Anti-Corruption Academy (“MACA”). He joined THP as an Audit Assistant in 2004. He was appointed as Manager Internal Audit Department in 2017. In 2020, he was transferred to Human Capital Department before he joined Procurement Department in 2022. He was appointed as the Head of Procurement in January 2023, where he is responsible for ensuring a systematic procurement process in adherence to internal controls to obtain cost-effective, efficient, and quality goods and services to support THP’s business requirements.
Malaysian | 38 | Male
Date of Appointment: 1 November 2023
Mohd Rizuan Razman, 38, male, Malaysian, is the Head of Estate Department in THP, appointed on 1 November 2023.
Mohd Rizuan holds a Diploma In Planting Industry Management from the MARA University of Technology, Sabah. He began his career in THP in July 2007 as a Cadet Planter in Ladang Sungai Mengah Pahang. He went on to assume various operational position in several estates within the Group and rose through the ranks to Acting Manager in Ladang Bijat, Sarawak. He has been with the Group for more than 15 years and returned to the HQ in December 2020 to spearhead the Mechanisation Unit and subsequently promoted as the Manager in the Head of Operations office in April 2022. He is currently the Head of Estate Department where he oversees the administration of estate operations, quality assurance, the GPS / GIS and mechanisation units as well as supporting the Head of Operations and Plantation Controllers of the Group.
Malaysian | 44 | Male
Date of Appointment: 1 January 2024
Mohd Izray Ibrahim, 44, male, Malaysian, is the Head of Internal Audit Department in THP, appointed on 1 January 2024.
Mohd Izray holds a Bachelor’s Degree of Science (Honours) in Plantation Technology Management and a Diploma in Planting Industry Management both from MARA University of Technology Malaysia. He is an Associate Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (“IIA”) and the Associate Member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiner (“ACFE”).
He began his career with the Golden Hope Plantation Berhad as an Internal Audit Executive in 2002 and thereafter joined Felda Technoplant in 2005. He joined Boustead Holdings Bhd in 2010 as Assistant Manager in Group Internal Audit. He is currently the Head of Internal Audit Department. He is responsible to prepare and implement a risk[1]based audit plan including assessing, reporting and suggesting improvement for the Group’s key operational and financial activities and internal controls.
Date of Appointment: 1 October 2021
Interest in Securities of the Company and its Subsidiaries: Nil
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Mohamed Zainurin holds a Bachelor’s Degree of Accountancy (Honours) from the University of Utara Malaysia. He is a Chartered Accountant, a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountant (“MIA“) and a Certified Practicing Accountants (“CPA“) of Papua New Guinea.
He has more than 33 years of experience in various capacities in several different industries namely, Integrated Agrifood Plantations, Halal Food Supply Chain and Halal Logistics, Food Manufacturing, Defence Industry and Aerospace sectors. Mohamed Zainurin has been involved in Halal Food Supply Chain and Agriculture Plantation since 2006 with Malaysian Agrifood Corporation Berhad, a Khazanah Nasional Berhad (“KNB”) wholly owned subsidiary as Vice President of Finance and was subsequently promoted as Senior Vice President of Infrastructure Development. He then joined KNB as Senior Vice President of Agrifood Unit of Khazanah Research & Investment Division.
During his tenure in KNB, he was seconded to the Ministry of Agriculture of Malaysia as CEO for the Malaysian Modern Agriculture Project. In 2012, he was appointed as Group Chief Financial Officer of Malaysia Agrifood Corporation Group of Companies as one of the key personnel managing several strategic collaboration initiatives for the integrated premium Vegetables, Fruits and Halal Cold Chain Logistics business with domestic business partners and reputable foreign investors.
He was formerly the Financial Controller of New Britain Palm Oil Limited a wholly owned subsidiary company of Sime Darby Plantation Berhad based in West New Britain of Papua New Guinea before joining THP as the Chief Executive Officer on 1 October 2021.
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