OUR
LEADERSHIP

DATO’ IR. HAMZAH BIN HASAN

Chairman

Datuk Ir. Hamzah bin Hasan, a Malaysian, was appointed as a Chairman to the Board of Directors of Johawaki Holdings Sdn Bhd since 1st August 2019.

Datuk Ir. Hamzah served the Public Works Department for 23 years beginning from 1975 as a civil engineer. He subsequently helmed Ahmad Zaki Resources Berhad as Group Managing Director from 1998 to 2002. He also served as the Chief Executive Officer of Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia from 2003 to 2010 and as Chairman from 2011 to 2014.

His forte lies strongly in Construction Management, International Relations, Project Management, Risk Management and Corporate Management. During the tenure helming CIDB as the Chief Executive, in collaboration with industry players, he managed to achieve the Construction Industry Master Plan (CIMP 2006-2015), the Industrialised Building System (IBS) Road Map, the Construction Labour Exchange Centre Berhad (CLAB), the Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM) and the Safety and Health Master Plan. For his contributions to the industry, Datuk Ir. Hamzah was awarded the Silver Award in 2014 by the Master Builders Associations Malaysia (MBAM) and a Special Recognition Award by CIDB in the Malaysian Construction Industry Excellence Awards 2014.

He serves as the Director of CIDB Inventures Sdn Bhd, an Independent Non-Executive Director of IJM Corporation Berhad since 16 November 2012 and Kumpulan Europlus Berhad since 2 January 2015. He also served as an Independent and Non-Executive Director of Lysaght Galvanized Steel Berhad from 20 August 2014 to 30 June 2015. Datuk Ir. Hamzah holds directorships on the board of several other organisations.

Datuk Ir. Hamzah holds a Masters of Science (Construction Management) from Loughborough University and received his Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering (Hons) from Glasgow University, United Kingdom. He is a Professional Engineer with the Board of Engineers Malaysia.

He is the Patron for the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Malaysia and a member of Accreditation Committee of Board of Engineers Malaysia. He is also a fellow with CIOB, the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyor (RICS), the Institute of Engineer Malaysia (IEM), the Institute of Value Engineering Malaysia (IVEM), the Asean Federation of Engineering Organisations (AFEO) and an Honorary Fellow with Project Management Institution Malaysia (PMI). He is also a member for both the Road Engineering Malaysia Association of Asia & Australasia (REAAA) and Engineering Accreditation Council (AEC).

DATO’ JOHARI BIN MAT

Group Managing Director/ Group CEO

Dato’ Johari bin Mat, alongside Dato’ Abdul Rahim bin Ahmad, founded Johawaki Sdn Bhd in 1979, initially as a construction company. Through his many decades of hard work and constant dedication, Johawaki has managed to expand its business in various fields of business that we all know today.

After graduating, Dato’ Johari worked with Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR) in 1969. In the following year, he moved to Kuala Lumpur to take up a position as a building supervisor whilst gaining knowledge in this field through attending additional classes organised by the Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) and other government and private lessons.

In 1979, Dato’ Johari made a bold decision to leave the public sector to venture into the private sector to try his hands at business. He established Hawaki Enterprise as a F-Class construction company. The company name was later changed to Johawaki Sdn Bhd. Under his leadership, the company grew and was finally recognised as an A-Class Bumiputera construction company and a reputable contractor by the Prime Minister’s Office. Today, Johawaki has over 400 staff members working diligently under Dato’ Johari to further push his legacy as the people’s company of choice.

DATO’ ABD RAHIM BIN AHMAD

Group Executive Director

Dato’ Abdul Rahim bin Ahmad, alongside Dato’ Johari bin Mat, founded Johawaki Sdn Bhd in 1979, initially as a construction company. Through his many decades of hard work and constant dedication, Johawaki has managed to expand its business in various fields of business that we all know today.

After graduating, Dato’ Abdul Rahim worked in several construction companies to gain firsthand experience in the field. In 1976, he ventured into the field of education at the Mara Skills Institute, Sungai Petani, Kedah as a technical teacher specialising in building construction.

Under the management of Dato’ Abdul Rahim, Johawaki Sdn Bhd has made contributions to developments in the State of Melaka where several important projects were implemented. These include the construction of the Melaka State Assembly Complex in Ayer Keroh (1999), the development of the Industrial Training Institute (ILP) (2000), the establishment of the National Youth Skills Institute (IKBN) in Alor Gajah, Melaka (2002), and the construction of a residential complex in Ayer Keroh (2006).

DATUK FAZLUR RAHMAN BIN K.M.M EBRAHIM

Non-Executive Director

Datuk Fazlur Rahman bin K.M.M. Ebrahim was appointed to our board as Non-Executive Director 1 March 2016. He graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration from Ohio University, United States of America in 1980. He has 20 years of experience in banking, having served in the then Bank Bumiputra Malaysia Bhd in various capacities including managing the Kuala Lumpur main branch and heading the corporate banking division.

He subsequently became General Manager at Pengurusan Danaharta Nasional from 1999 to 2002. In 2003, he was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad, a full-fledged Islamic bank licensed by Bank Negara Malaysia.

In 2005, he left Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad to join Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad as Chief Operating Officer. In 2006, he joined Prokhas Sdn. Bhd. as Managing Director until his retirement in 2012.

DATO’ IR. MOHAMAD HUSIN

Non-Executive Director

Dato’ Ir. Mohamad Husin was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of Johawaki Holdings on 2 Jan 2014.

He is a member of Board Procurement Committee, Board Audit Committee and Board Finance & Investment Committee of MAHB. He is also the Chairman of Urusan Teknologi Wawasan Sdn Bhd and a Board member of KLIA Aeropolis Sdn Bhd.

After graduation, he started his career as a Water Engineer in Public Works Department (JKR), Ministry of Works. He had served JKR for 35 years invarious capacities including as a District Engineer, Assistant Director, State and Branch Director, respectively. He was the Director of Roads before he was promoted to the post of Deputy Director General, which he held in 2007 until his retirement in 2013.

During his career in the government service, he was involved in the construction of development projects, and maintenance of government facilities, mainly involving roads, buildings, ports and airports.

He was also active in the road engineering and civil engineering fraternities and served in various capacities in organisations and societies such as Road Engineering Associations, Intelligent Transportation System and Institute of Engineers.

Dato’ Ir Mohamad holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Civil Engineering from University of Southampton, UK and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from University of Pittsburgh, USA.

Currently he also sits on the Boards of MAHB and Bridgex Sdn Bhd and companies related to these groups.

MOHAMAD AKMAL BIN JOHARI

Group Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Mohamad Akmal Bin Johari began his professional journey in 2003 with Malaysia Airlines as a Junior Account Executive. In 2008, he moved to Prokhas Sdn Bhd, where he served as an Account Executive, gaining valuable experience in financial management and strategic operations.

In 2009, Akmal was appointed Director of Johawaki Plantation Sdn Bhd, marking the start of his leadership role within the Johawaki Group. The following year, in 2010, he took on the position of Strategic Planning Business Development Manager at Johawaki Holdings Sdn Bhd. In this role, Akmal was responsible for key areas such as strategic planning, corporate finance, corporate restructuring, investment evaluation, market intelligence, and research.

His strong leadership and strategic acumen led to his appointment as Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Finance) in 2014, where he was entrusted with overseeing the operational and financial stability of the company. Akmal also holds multiple directorships within the Group and serves as an Exco Member of Johawaki.

Akmal holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Finance and Accounting from Regent Business School, London.

MOHAMED SALAHUDEEN BIN SAHUL HAMID

Group Chief Financial Officer

Mohamed Salahudeen Bin Sahul Hamid joined Johawaki Holdings Sdn Bhd in June 2018 as Senior General Manager of Finance and was appointed Group Chief Financial Officer in December 2019. In his current role, he is responsible for overseeing the Commercial Facilities, Corporate Finance, Treasury, Tax, and overall Finance Divisions, ensuring the company’s financial strategies align with its long-term goals.

Salahudeen began his career in 2001 with SHELL Shared Service Centre KL (SSSCKL) before moving to SHELL Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd in 2005 as an Auditor. His career with SHELL continued as he took on the role of Senior Finance Business Analyst at SHELL Information Technology International Sdn Bhd in 2007. He left SHELL in 2010 as a Supply Finance Senior Advisor with Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd.

In 2010, Salahudeen was appointed Chief Financial Officer of Pembinaan BLT Sdn Bhd, a Ministry of Finance Incorporated company, where he managed the accounting, human resources, administration, and ICT departments.

In 2015, he transitioned to the role of Chief Executive Officer for Oratis RX Sdn Bhd and its subsidiary, Oratis Pharmaceutical Sdn Bhd. After a career break in 2016, he provided part-time consultancy services, offering advisory on Government Service Tax (GST) compliance, software, tax code mapping, GAF files, and Point of Sale (POS) setup.

Salahudeen holds a Diploma in Commerce and Management from RIMA College Kuala Lumpur and has been a Chartered Accountant since 1997, having completed his certification at FTMS College of Business Studies in Kuala Lumpur.

ANIZAM BIN BAKAR

Group Chief Operation Officer

Anizam Bin Bakar was appointed Group Chief Operating Officer of Johawaki Holdings Sdn Bhd on January 1, 2018. In this role, he oversees the operations of Johawaki and its subsidiaries, driving operational efficiency and strategic initiatives across the organization.

Anizam began his career in the hospitality industry in 1994 as a Human Resource Executive, before joining Johawaki Construction Sdn Bhd in 1998. His strong expertise in Human Resources and Corporate Affairs led to his progressive career within the company. In 1999, he was promoted to Assistant Manager of Corporate Services, followed by a role as Assistant Manager of Human Resources in 2000. During this time, he played a key role in establishing the ISO 9001:2000 standards, developing human resource strategies, and implementing company-wide policies.

In 2001, Anizam was transferred to Belati Wangsa Sdn Bhd, where he took on broader responsibilities, managing administration, human resources, public relations, and corporate affairs. His leadership in these areas resulted in his promotion to head the Corporate Services Department in 2009. His dedication and wealth of experience culminated in his appointment as Head of Human Capital for Johawaki Holdings in 2013, and later to the senior management team in 2018.

Anizam holds a Bachelor of Management with a major in Human Resources from Universiti Sains Malaysia, which he completed in 1994.

ABDUL HADI BIN ABDUL RAHIM

Group Chief Marketing Officer

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NUR AZLINA BINTI JOHARI

Chief Transformation Officer

Nur Azlina Binti Johari serves as the Group Chief Transformation Officer at Johawaki Holdings Sdn Bhd. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Studies and Information Technology from the University of Sheffield, United Kingdom. With a unique blend of business acumen and technical expertise, Azlina is a dynamic leader driving the company’s transformation and strategic growth.

Azlina began her career in 2002 with Johawaki Properties Sdn Bhd as a Business Development Officer, where she made significant contributions to property development and management initiatives. Her strategic insights and leadership in these areas allowed her to take on increasingly critical roles, including shaping the long-term vision and strategic planning for the Johawaki Group.

In her current role as Chief Transformation Officer, Azlina is at the forefront of driving innovation and organizational transformation. She leads key initiatives aimed at streamlining processes, fostering sustainable growth, and enhancing the Group’s competitive advantage in the market.

In addition to her role as Chief Transformation Officer, Azlina holds several directorships within the Johawaki Group, further reinforcing her influence in shaping the company’s strategic direction and commitment to excellence.

NURHAYATI BINTI ABD RAHIM

Group Chief Corporate Officer

Puan Nurhayati binti Abd Rahim serves as the Group’s Chief Corporate Officer, a position she has held since January 2023. In her current role, she oversees the group’s corporate governance and strategic initiatives. Prior to this, Hayati was the Senior Corporate Manager, and she was responsible for managing all corporate secretarial matters for the organization.

Hayati began her career in 2000 with Johawaki as a Secretary to the founders. She later transitioned to the newly established Corporate Secretarial Department, where she played a pivotal role in coordinating and overseeing the corporate affairs of Johawaki Group. Additionally, she was responsible for administrative functions within the Group’s international division.

She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Corporate Administration, specializing in Company Secretarial Practices, from Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) and earned her License as a Secretary.