DATUK NADZMI SALLEH IS THE NEW CHAIRMAN OF PROTON HOLDINGS BERHAD
Dato’ Mohd. Nadzmi was named the Malaysian Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year for 2003 and represented the country at the 4th Annual Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur Of The Year® Awards in Monte Carlo in May 2004.
Equipped with Masters of Arts M.A. in Economics and Statistics from Miami University USA, Dato’ Mohd. Nadzmi started his career as a professional manager – He was appointed the CEO of Edaran Otomobil Nasional Bhd and soon later as CEO of Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Bhd. He made the successful transition to being an entrepreneur in 1996 when he took over the ownership and management of Mara Holdings, subsequently renamed as Nadicorp Holdings which is today among the biggest Bumiputra private conglomerate.
His achievements earned him many accolades, including being inducted into the prestigious membership of the “Global Leaders of Tomorrow” at the World Economic Forum at Davos, Switzerland. He serves as the President of Badminton Association of Malaysia. @ Sept 04
Proton Holdings Bhd today announced the appointment of Datuk Mohd Nadzmi Mohd Salleh as its new chairman effective Jan 1, 2009.
In a statement, the national car manufacturer said Nadzmi would replace outgoing chairman Datuk Mohd Azlan Hashim who has been in Proton since December 2004.
Azlan, 51, was appointed Proton director in December 2004 and assumed the position of chairman on Feb 7, 2005.
Nadzmi, 54, is currently executive chairman of Nadicorp Holdings Sdn Bhd. He graduated with Master of Arts in Economics and Statistics from Miami University, Florida, as well as Bachelor Degree in Arts in Economics and Bachelor Degree in Science in Chemistry and Mathematics from Ohio University.
Nadzmi is no stranger to Proton, having served as managing director of Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Sdn Bhd from 1993 to 1996, having previously been deputy managing director of the company from Nov 2, 1992.
He has also held various senior positions in Edaran Otomobil Nasional Bhd, including as executive director and chief executive officer.
Nadzmi is a director of several companies, including Ranhill Utilities Bhd, JT International Bhd, VS Industry Bhd, Kumpulan Kenderaan Malaysian Bhd and Syarikat Kenderaan Melayu Kelantan.
He was also appointed as director and deputy chairman of Proton Edar Sdn Bhd from Sept 22, 2005.
Source : BERNAMA
PROTON HOLDINGS BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON 2009
– Dato’ Mohammed Azlan Bin Hashim –
Chairman/Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
– Dato’ Haji Syed Zainal Abidin B Syed Mohamed Tahir
Managing Director
– Tuan Haji Abdul Jabbar Bin Abdul Majid
Independent Non-Executive Directo
– Tuan Haji Abdul Kadir Bin Md Kassim
Independent Non-Executive Director
– Dato’ Michael Lim Heen Peok
Independent Non-Executive Director
– Datuk Zalekha Binti Hassan
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
Jom komen!