KUALA LUMPUR: MSM Malaysia Holdings Berhad has announced that its Group Chief Executive Officer, Syed Feizal Syed Mohammad, will step down from his position effective 3 July. The resignation was disclosed in a filing with Bursa Malaysia, with the company confirming that Syed Feizal is departing to pursue personal interests.
Syed Feizal, 60, has led the sugar-producing group since February 2021. MSM confirmed that there were no disagreements between the outgoing CEO and the Board of Directors, and that no matters relating to his departure require shareholder attention.
In the interim, MSM has appointed Group Chief Operating Officer Hasni Ahmad as Acting Group CEO, effective the same day. Hasni, 57, holds a degree in chemical engineering from Clarkson University in the United States. He has served as the company’s COO since 2021 and brings with him extensive operational experience, having previously held senior leadership roles at FGV Holdings Berhad.
MSM did not indicate when a permanent appointment will be made.
-Bernama
