PETALING JAYA: Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad is pleased to announce the appointment of Raja Nurmaria Murni Raja Nur Azmi as Executive Director, Group Corporate Affairs for Malaysia and Singapore. She takes the helm from Dato’ Adnan Pawanteh, who retired at the end of November 2024 after an illustrious 40-year career with the Company.
Murni brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role, having been with Nestlé for over a decade. She joined the Company in 2011 as Media & Advertising Manager, overseeing media strategy and execution for all Nestlé brands in Malaysia. In 2015, she was appointed MILO Senior Brand Manager and subsequently Consumer Marketing Manager, playing a key role in strengthening MILO’s market leadership in Malaysia.
In 2021, Murni was assigned to Nestlé S.A. headquarters in Vevey, Switzerland, taking on the position of Global Brand Manager for Plant-based Beverages in the Dairy Strategic Business Unit. Her strategic acumen and innovative thinking contributed significantly to the development of this emerging category. Most recently, she served as Global Brand Lead for MILO & NESCAU, where she spearheaded global strategies, including sustainability-focused communication and innovation initiatives.
Murni’s proven track record in leadership, brand stewardship and her ability to navigate complex markets make her uniquely suited to lead the Group Corporate Affairs function.
Nestlé Malaysia extends its deepest appreciation to Dato’ Adnan for his invaluable contributions and welcomes Murni back to Malaysia, confident in her ability to lead the team in achieving new milestones.
