PETALING JAYA, Datuk Idham Nawawi will step down as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CelcomDigi Bhd at the end of his term on Aug 31, 2025, the company announced in a statement.
Datuk Idham Nawawi.
Idham, who has led CelcomDigi since its formation following the landmark merger between Celcom and Digi in 2022, is leaving the role for personal reasons after serving three years at the helm.
To ensure a smooth transition, Idham will continue to serve as an adviser to the board until Nov 30, 2025, providing guidance and support to the leadership team.
CelcomDigi has appointed Deputy CEO Albern Murty as acting CEO effective Sept 1. Albern will take on this responsibility in addition to his current role. Before the merger, he served as CEO of Digi.Com Bhd and has over two decades of experience in the telecommunications industry.
Idham, who first joined Celcom Axiata Bhd (now Celcom Bhd) on Sept 1, 2018, has been credited with leading the company through a critical period of transformation and spearheading the successful integration of Celcom and Digi. Under his leadership, CelcomDigi strengthened its market position and enhanced its digital and network capabilities, laying the foundation for the company’s next phase of growth.
CelcomDigi expressed its appreciation for Idham’s contributions, highlighting his role in shaping the merged entity and driving innovation in Malaysia’s telco industry.
