WORKING EXPERIENCE AND CURRENT ENGAGEMENTS

Ahmad Fariz was appointed to the Board as Managing Director on 1 January 2019, simultaneously taking up the role of Group Chief Executive Officer. Prior to this appointment, he was the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of KPS Berhad since 1 May 2016. His primary responsibility is to provide management oversight and accountability for investment, governance, sustainability, and risk management in ensuring the realisation of the business objective by conceiving the Group’s strategic needs.

Ahmad Fariz joined KPS Berhad as Head of Strategic Planning & Investments in 2015. In his capacity as the CEO, he spearheaded an aggressive business transformation plan and rolled out an exploitative and explorative growth agenda to enhance KPS Berhad’s strategic position whilst embedding a high performance and empowerment culture. His over 20 years of experience in corporate governance, private equity, and strategic acquisition are exemplified by managing the often volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous operating environment with transformational corporate actions, investment activities, and sustainable development initiatives.

Ahmad Fariz has been pivotal in steering the Group’s business direction towards sustainable growth through the continual identification of business catalysts and value creations while repositioning KPS Berhad’s brand equity in the marketplace. Capitalising on his extensive experience in diverse industries, functional expertise, and determination to meet organisational goals, KPS Berhad has evolved into a global investment holding company with core investments in the manufacturing sector, with further commitment to ESG. His previous experiences include CIMB Investment Bank, Ekuiti Nasional Berhad, and Khazanah Nasional Berhad.