Telekom Malaysia Berhad announced appointment of Encik Amar Huzaimi Bin Md Deris as executive managing director. Date of change is 1 August 2023. Age: 48.

Qualifications: Masters, Master of Business Administration, Deakin University, Australia. Degree, Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance), Monash University (Clayton Campus), Melbourne, Australia, Golden Key Award for academic excellence. Professional Qualification, Fellow, Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) Australia.

Others: Global CEO Program, Wharton and IESE Business School. Others: Proteus Management Training, London Business School, United Kingdom. Working experience and occupation: Amar is currently heading TM's domestic and global wholesale business and is TM's home-grown talent.

Beginning his career with TM after graduating in 1998, Amar's roles have ranged from financial control, internal audit, corporate and regulatory affairs, Group CEO's office, culminating in his current P&L position at TM Global. His strategic vision, combined with operational experience and grasp of global leading technologies, ideally positions him to steer TM's evolution from a Telco to a TechCo. His achievements have not gone unnoticed, as evidenced by his recognition as one of CPA Australia's 40 young business leaders (2012) and by Capacity Media's 'Power 100' list in wholesale carrier community (2019, 2023).

These accolades further attest to his leadership capabilities and the promising future he holds at the helm of TM. Amar is appointed Managing Director/Group Chief Executive Officer of TM upon nomination by TM's Special Shareholder, Minister of Finance, a body corporate established under Minister of Finance (Incorporation) Act 1957.