KUALA LUMPUR: Axiata Group Berhad has announced the appointment of Didi Syafruddin Yahya as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective 1 June 2025. The appointment reflects Axiata’s commitment to financial excellence, strategic growth, and strong corporate governance in a rapidly evolving digital and telecommunications landscape.
In a statement issued today, the group highlighted Didi Syafruddin’s proven expertise in investment strategy, risk management, and financial transformation as pivotal to Axiata’s continued progress. The board expects his contribution to play a key role in driving the company’s long-term growth and sustainability agenda.
Didi Syafruddin currently serves as President Commissioner of PT Bank CIMB Niaga Tbk and as Senior Independent Director at CIMB Group Holdings Berhad. He has played a significant role in enhancing board governance, refining risk frameworks, and steering financial strategy across institutions.
His distinguished career spans more than 30 years, with leadership positions at JP Morgan in Malaysia and Indonesia, Morgan Grenfell, and Arthur Andersen & Co. His extensive background in investment banking and strategic financial management underpins his reputation as a leader in financial sustainability and risk oversight.
He holds a Master of Arts from the University of Cambridge and is a Fellow Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
Axiata Chairman Tan Sri Shahril Ridza Ridzuan welcomed the appointment, stating that Didi Syafruddin’s broad leadership experience and financial acumen would be invaluable to the group’s forward strategy.
“We are delighted to welcome him and look forward to his contributions,” he said.
Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Vivek Sood noted that the appointment comes at a pivotal moment, as Axiata undergoes transformation and simplification across its portfolio.
-Bernama
