KUALA LUMPUR: Dagang NeXchange Bhd has announced the appointment of Marlishiraz Ramli, also known as Shiraz Ramli, as Chief Executive Officer of its information technology division, effective 1 June. In her new role, Shiraz will be responsible for leading the group’s digital transformation agenda and overseeing critical IT initiatives, including the recently established cloud joint venture with Gamuda Bhd.
The new venture, Gamuda DNeX Cloud, is designed to deliver secure Google Distributed Cloud services to both public and private sector clients across Malaysia.
Shiraz will report directly to Group Chief Executive Officer Faizal Sham Abu Mansor.
DNeX noted in its official statement on Tuesday that Shiraz brings to the role a wealth of experience acquired from global technology leaders such as Microsoft, Google and SAP, as well as government-linked entities including Prasarana and Telekom Malaysia. Prior to her appointment, she served as Regional Director for Asia within Microsoft’s Worldwide Public Sector division.
As CEO of the IT division, Shiraz will work closely with the Group Head of IT, Jasbendarjit Kaur, and collaborate with strategic partners such as Google, Gamuda, Havelsan and Shanghai E&P International.
DNeX operates across multiple sectors, including semiconductor manufacturing, information technology and e-commerce, and oil and gas exploration.
-The Edge Malaysia
