KUALA LUMPUR: Technology services provider Heitech Padu Bhd has announced the appointment of Syed Omar Albar Abdullah as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 26 May 2025.
Syed Omar, 38, takes over from Hasrul Azuan Mohd Yusof, who stepped down in March after a brief three-month tenure. The incoming CEO is currently serving his notice at Kemajuan Negeri Perak Group (PKNPk), where he has been Deputy Chief Executive since 2022.
With over 13 years of experience spanning port and logistics, telecommunications, property development, renewable energy, and government services, Syed Omar brings a diverse background to the role. He holds an MBA from the University of Information Technology and Management in Rzeszow, Poland, and a Diploma in Internet Computing from Multimedia University.
In a separate filing, Heitech Padu also announced the appointment of Toh Muda Datuk Rizal Ashram Tun Datuk Seri Utama Ramli as Independent Non-Executive Chairman. Rizal, 48, currently serves as Independent Non-Executive Chairman at XOX Bhd.
Shares of Heitech Padu closed at RM2.18 on Monday, up 0.93%, valuing the group at RM234 million. Year-to-date, the stock has declined 31%.
