Change in Boardroom

UEM SUNRISE BERHAD

Date of change 18 May 2017
Name TAN SRI DR IR AHMAD TAJUDDIN BIN ALI
Age 68
Gender Male
Nationality Malaysia
Designation Chairman
Directorate Non Independent and Non Executive
Type of change Retirement
Qualifications 
Tan Sri Dr Ir Tajuddin graduated with First Class Honours in Mechanical Engineering from King's College, University of London in 1973 and obtained his doctorate in Nuclear Engineering from Queen Mary College, University of London in 1977.  He is a Registered Professional Engineer with the Board of Engineers Malaysia, a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Malaysia, a Fellow of the Asean Federation of Engineering Organisations and a Fellow of the ASEAN Academy of Engineering & Technology.
Working experience and occupation 
Tan Sri Dr Ir Tajuddin was previously the Director-General of Standards and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia, the Chairman and Chief Executive of Tenaga Nasional Berhad, the President of The Academy of Sciences Malaysia, Chairman of the Energy Commission Malaysia, Chairman of UEM World Berhad, Zelan Berhad, Tricubes Berhad, Opus Group Berhad, Opus International Limited, Sime Engineering Services Berhad and PLUS Expressways International Berhad and Director of Sime Darby Berhad.  

Currently, he is also the Chairman of UEM Group Berhad, Linde Malaysia Holdings Berhad, SIRIM Berhad, Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia and Bangi Golf Berhad.  He also sits on the Board of Saudi-Malaysia Water & Electricity Company Limited and Alimtiaz Operation and Maintenance Company Limited, both based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Tan Sri Dr Ir Tajuddin is currently the Pro-Chancellor of Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Chairman of Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, UPM Holdings Sdn Bhd, SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd, Construction Research Institute of Malaysia, Joint-Chairman (Industry) of the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology and he is a member of the Global Science and Innovation Advisory.

Tan Sri Dr Ir Tajuddin is currently holding the Chairmanship of the Board of Trustees of Yayasan UEM and The Nusajaya Natural Heritage Trust and he is also a member of the Board of Trustees of Yayasan Khazanah and Mahathir Science Award Foundation. He is also a member of the Board of Governors of the Malay College Kuala Kangsar.
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuer 
Nil
Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuer 
No
Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiaries 
Nil



Remarks :
Tan Sri Dr Ir Tajuddin retired from office in accordance with Article 85 of the Company's Articles of Association at the conclusion of the 9th Annual General Meeting held on 18 May 2017. He will also cease to be Chairman and member of the ESOS Committee of the Company effective 18 May 2017.

Announcement Info

Company Name UEM SUNRISE BERHAD
Stock Name UEMS
Date Announced 18 May 2017
Category Change in Boardroom
Reference Number C03-11052017-00012