GHL System Berhad Annual Report 2017

GHL SYSTEMS BERHAD 22 DATUK KAMARUDDIN BIN TAIB Independent Non-Executive Chairman Malaysian, Age 61, Male DIRECTORS’ PROFILE Datuk Kamaruddin Bin Taib, was appointed as independent Non-Executive Director of the Company on 26 April 2012. He is a member of the Audit and Risk Committee and Nomination and Remuneration Committee. He is currently a Director of DNV GL Malaysia Sdn Bhd, part of the Global DNV GL Group, a leading technical service provider for the Oil and Gas Industry. He has been with the DNV GL Group since 1995, and was a substantial shareholder until December 2016 and retired as the Executive Chairman in June 2017. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of Salford, United Kingdom. Datuk Kamaruddin has significant experience in investment banking, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions. His career started in 1980 with a leading Investment Bank in Malaysia. Subsequently, he served as a Director of several private companies and companies listed on Bursa Malaysia. He has personal experience in listing several companies on Bursa Malaysia. Apart from his vast experience of serving on the board of companies listed on Bursa Malaysia, his experience included serving on the board of companies listed on the Stock Exchange of India as well as listed on Nasdaq (U.S.A.). Datuk Kamaruddin is currently the Independent Non-Executive Chairman of HSBC Amanah Malaysia Berhad and Great Eastern Takaful Berhad, as well as Independent Non-Executive Director of Great Eastern Life Assurance (Malaysia) Berhad, Great Eastern General Insurance (Malaysia) Berhad, BFC Exchange Sdn Bhd and FIDE Forum. He serves as a trustee for the Malaysian Oil & Gas Services Council. Prior to being a trustee, he was an elected executive council member. He attended five (5) out of six (6) Board Meetings held during the financial year ended 31 December 2017.