KUALA LUMPUR: Sime Darby Bhd has designated Datuk Mohd Bakke Salleh as its new president and group chief executive, and said it would take effect as soon as is practicable.
In a filing to Bursa Malaysia on Monday, June 14, the conglomerate said that the 56-year-old Mohd Bakke was chosen because of his expertise and experience and his proven track record in managing large corporations.
"Mohd Bakke, who is the Group President/Chief Executive Officer of Felda Global Ventures Holdings Sdn Bhd (Felda Global), has the necessary experience in corporate restructuring exercises as well as management expertise in the plantation and property industries among others.
"Mohd Bakke is highly regarded in the corporate sector," it said.
Prior to his appointment at Felda Global, Mohd Bakke served in various capacities within government-linked companies and government-linked investment companies.
He was Group Managing Director of Felda Holdings Berhad, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive of Lembaga Tabung Haji, and has served as the director of the property division of Pengurusan Danaharta Berhad.
He has also served in several companies within the Permodalan Nasional Berhad group.
Sime Darby said it would make the necessary announcement when the appointment of Mohd Bakke comes into effect.
In a filing to Bursa Malaysia on Monday, June 14, the conglomerate said that the 56-year-old Mohd Bakke was chosen because of his expertise and experience and his proven track record in managing large corporations.
"Mohd Bakke, who is the Group President/Chief Executive Officer of Felda Global Ventures Holdings Sdn Bhd (Felda Global), has the necessary experience in corporate restructuring exercises as well as management expertise in the plantation and property industries among others.
"Mohd Bakke is highly regarded in the corporate sector," it said.
Prior to his appointment at Felda Global, Mohd Bakke served in various capacities within government-linked companies and government-linked investment companies.
He was Group Managing Director of Felda Holdings Berhad, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive of Lembaga Tabung Haji, and has served as the director of the property division of Pengurusan Danaharta Berhad.
He has also served in several companies within the Permodalan Nasional Berhad group.
Sime Darby said it would make the necessary announcement when the appointment of Mohd Bakke comes into effect.
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