Axiata Group Bhd has appointed Tan Sri Jamaludin Ibrahim and Bapak Gita Irawan Wirjawan as members in the recently established Axiata Advisory Panel (AAP).
The AAP is aimed to assist Axiata directors in assessing and understanding evolving key and complex issues relating to the company’s operations across its geographical footprint.
Prior to his retirement on 31 December 2020, Jamaludin helmed Axiata for over 12 years as president and group chief executive officer (CEO) as well as took on numerous board positions within the group, chief among them as chairman of Celcom Axiata Bhd and board member of PT XL Axiata in Indonesia.
He served as a board member of GSM Association, the world’s biggest mobile association for six two-year terms, from 2003 to 2020) and was appointed deputy chairman in 2014.
In March 2020, Jamaludin was appointed by the prime minister as a member of the country’s Economic Action Council.
In November 2020, the prime minister also appointed him as a member of Malaysia’s Digital Economy and Fourth Industrial Revolution Council.
“Jamal’s insights and guidance in the telecommunications industry and digital economy is particularly opportune as Axiata makes headway in realising our ambitions to be the next generation digital champion.
“Exceedingly familiar with the group as a whole, the board is grateful to have Jamal return to the fold, to contribute to the company in this capacity,” he said in a statement today.
Meanwhile, Bapak Gita, as former Minister of Trade for Indonesia in 2011 under the administration of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, had also taken on the role as chairman of the investment coordinating board of Indonesia.
He is the chairman of Ancora Group, a leading private equity firm which he founded in 2007 and currently heads the Badminton Association of Indonesia.
“As our previous Axiata board member, Bapak Gita comes with impressive achievements across various industry and public sector roles.
“We look forward to seeking his advice and support primarily on matters relating to Axiata’s operations in Indonesia as the group navigates business, market, geopolitical and stakeholder relationships impacting one of Axiata’s core investments,” Ghazzali said.
Axiata president and group CEO Datuk Izzaddin Idris said working alongside the Axiata board, the team have no doubt Jamaludin and Bapak Gita as erstwhile industry, business and public icons will ensure the company remain competitive, focused and visionary in how it chart path forward.
“As we seek new growth opportunities and expand our business portfolio in high growth footprint markets and beyond, their unique insights and varied experiences bode well for the board and management in securing Axiata’s long-term growth,” he said. – NST
