Axiata Group Berhad announced resignation of Mr. Nurhisham Hussein as non-independent and non-executive director. Date of change is 30 September 2023. Age: 54.

Reason: Moving into a new role. Qualifications: Degree, Bachelors of Science (Economics) in Monetary Economics, University of London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE); Masters, Masters in Economics, University Malaya. Working experience and occupation: Nurhisham Hussein is the Chief Strategy Officer of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).

His division oversees corporate strategy, communications, economic research, and enterprise project management. Prior to holding this position, he headed the economic research team at the EPF. He joined EPF after a stint with Malaysian Rating Corporation Berhad, producing country reports, developing economic viewpoints and making quantitative forecasts.