Dato' Wan Abdullah Wan Ibrahim
Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer

Dato’ Wan Abdullah Wan Ibrahim was appointed to our Board on 15 September 2008. He joined UEM Land Berhad (“UEM Land”) on 1 January 2006 as the Managing Director. Prior to joining UEM Land, he was the Group Chief Executive Officer of United Malayan Land Bhd, a property company listed on Bursa Securities. From 1996 to 2004, he was with Kumpulan Guthrie Berhad, where his last position held was as the Director of Property Division. In that capacity, he was tasked to lead the property development activities of the group, which covered three listed companies, namely, Kumpulan Guthrie Berhad, Highlands & Lowlands Berhad and Guthrie Ropel Berhad. He was also responsible for the conceptualization and submission of plans for the Guthrie Corridor Planned Communities that covered an area of 11,650 acres linked and accessed by the Guthrie Corridor Expressway.

Prior to this, he spent 10 years with the Emkay Group of companies, whose core activity was property development, and has held several positions including Group Executive Director. He holds a general degree in Business Administration (majoring in Accounting) from the Bolton Institute of Technology, United Kingdom.

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Mohd Zakir Omar
Director of Finance, Corporate Affairs & Investment

Mohd Zakir Omar joined UEM Land in 2003. Prior to joining UEM Land, he was with Faber Group Berhad from 2000 to 2003 with the last position as Senior Manager, Business Development. He has previously worked for Business Focus Group as an Accountant and subsequently as Head of Finance from 1997 to 2000 and for Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu from 1994 to 1997. He has been a Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and a Chartered Accountant with the Malaysian Institute of Accountants since 1998. He holds a BA(Hons) Combined Studies, Accounting and Law from DeMontfort University, Leicester, England where he graduated in 1993.

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Mohd Auzir Mohd Tahir
CEO, Cahaya Jauhar Sdn Bhd

Mohd Auzir Mohd Tahir joined the UEM Group in 1988, rising to his current position in January 2005. He has previously worked for various companies within the UEM Group, including Pengurusan Lebuhraya Berhad, Renong Overseas Corporation Sdn Bhd, Rocpoint (Pty) Limited, Bandar Nusajaya Development Sdn Bhd (“BND”) and UEM Land. He holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Wales, United Kingdom where he graduated in 1982 and he has more than 26 years experience in project management and property development.

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Zulkifli Tahmali Yusof Tahmali APAM
Project Director, Nusajaya

Ar. Zulkifli Tahmali Yusof Tahmali joined UEM Land Berhad in 2006 as Director, Strategic Marketing; Corporate Communication; Facilities Management and Information & Communication Technology, where he formulated and implemented overall marketing strategies and branding for the UEM Land group of companies. He initiated and devised four strategic initiatives, namely Nusajaya Integrated City Management Platform, Safety and Security, a multi-telco environment and ecoNusajaya to support the positioning of Nusajaya as the region’s economic development nucleus. He is actively involved in business development, strategic planning and project start-up. Zulkifli began his career in 1987 as an Architect with Westfield Inc, an Australian shopping centre owner and developer in the United States. He was an integral part of a design and construction team that developed shopping malls throughout the United States. Upon his return to Malaysia in 1991, he served Perunding Alam Bina Sdn Bhd, Metacorp Berhad, Golden Hope Development Sdn Bhd and Budaya Hikmat Sdn Bhd. The last position held before joining UEM Land was Director, Operations at United Malayan Land Berhad responsible for projects that included three townships and various niche developments in the Klang Valley and Johor Bahru. He holds a Master of Business Administration (Finance) from Universiti Putra Malaysia (2002) and a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (1987), United States. He is a Licensed Architect in the State of Connecticut, United States since 1991 and a professional architect registered with the Board of Architects Malaysia since 1995.

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Mahmud Bin Dato’ Dr Hj Abbas
Project Director, Central Region

Mahmud Dato’ Dr Hj Abbas joined UEM Land in 2009 with more than 27 years of experience in Development, Construction and Project Management. He started his career as a Project Engineer at Lend Lease (M) Sdn Bhd, an Australian Project Management company in 1982, after graduating from Brighton University with a degree in Building the same year. He joined the PERNAS Group of companies in 1983 and held several management positions in the group until his departure in 1996. His last position with Pernas was General Manager and Director of its subsidiary, Perspec Prime (M) Sdn Bhd. After that, he worked as Executive Director at Markas Sdn Bhd and General Manager, Development at ENSTEK Sdn Bhd, before he joined MAA Alliance Sdn Bhd in 2002 as Managing/Project Director. Mahmud Abbas has a Sloan Fellowship from the London Business School and is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building, United Kingdom.

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Karimah Tan Abdullah
General Manager, Corporate Communication

Karimah Tan Abdullah joined UEM Land in 2007. She has been with the UEM Group since September 1995 and has held various positions within the UEM Group, including Vice President of Corporate Communication at TIME dotCom Berhad in 2001. Before joining UEM Group, Karimah was in the advertising industry where she worked in various local and international agencies including KHK Needham, Wings BBDO and AMC Advertising. Her last position in the advertising industry was that of Account Director at Limkokwing Integrated Sdn Bhd. She graduated with an Honours degree in Science from National University of Singapore and holds a Diploma in Education from the same university.

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Razman Radzi
General Manager, Human Resource and Administration

Razman Radzi joined UEM Land in 2007. He previously worked for Sarawak Shell Berhad, Goodyear Malaysia Berhad, Linatex Rubber Products Sdn Bhd (formerly known as Harisons & Crossfields), Island & Peninsular Berhad, Malaysia Mining Corporation Berhad, Kumpulan Guthrie Berhad and Affin Bank Berhad. He holds a degree in Business Administration from International Islamic University where he graduated in 1989 and a diploma in Personnel Management from Malaysian Institute of Personnel Management where he graduated in 1994. He has more than 20 years of experience in Human Resources management and development, both at the operational and strategic levels.

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Mohd Nadzari Bachek
General Manager, Operation, Bio-XCell

Mohd Nadzari Bachek joined UEM Land in March 2010 as General Manager, Operation, Bio-XCell Sdn Bhd, a JV company between Malaysian Biotechnology Corporation Sdn Bhd (Biotechcorp) and UEM Land Holdings Berhad (ULHB).

Mohd Nadzari, 50, holds a Bachelor of Architecture from University of Tennessee, USA. Prior to this appointment, Mohd Nadzari was the General Manager / Vice President, Business Development & Manufacturing of Universal Building Products Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of MTD Group of companies.

He has more than 20 years experience in Project Management, Architectural Design and has served several organizations including Dimensi Timal Sdn Bhd, Pendinginan Megajana Sdn Bhd, Metacorp Berhad, Mekar Idaman Sdn Bhd and Design Innovation Architects, Inc, Tennessee.

He is leading the Operations team is currently reporting to the Chief Executive Officer of Malaysian Bio-XCell Sdn Bhd.

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Tengku Azahari Tengku Azib
General Manager, Cost Management and Control

Tengku Azahari Tengku Azib joined UEM Land in 2007. He began his career in 1989 with McBride and Son Corporation, Missouri, United States. Since then, he has held positions as Assistant General Manager for the Project Implementation Division of Syarikat Perumahan Negara Berhad from 2004 to 2007, Project Planning and Product Manager for Negara Properties (M) Berhad from 2002 to 2004, Head of the Project Management Department for Permodalan Nasional Berhad from 1995 to 2000 and Project Manager for Panelex Sdn Bhd from 1991 to 1995. He holds a Masters in Construction Management from Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, United States where he graduated in 1990 and a degree in Construction Technology from California State University, Fresno, United States where he graduated in 1987. He has extensive experience in project management, design development, procurement, project site administration, cost control and construction works.

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Zamani Kasim
Senior General Manager, Waterfront Development

Zamani Kasim joined UEM Land in 2006. He previously worked for Seloga Holdings Bhd and Seloga Engineering Sdn Bhd from 2004 to 2006. He was the General Manager for the AlBukhary group from 2002 to 2004, a Project Director for Azrahi Project Management Sdn Bhd from 1997 to 2001, and a Director for Definite Spectrum Sdn Bhd from 1996 to 1997. He has also held key positions in various other companies such as Koperasi Belia Nasional Berhad, Trimula Development Sdn Bhd and Arab-Malaysian Development Berhad. He holds a degree in Housing, Building and Planning from Universiti Sains Malaysia where he graduated in 1978. He has more than 30 years of experience in construction and property development.

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Khaidzir Hassan
Senior Manager, Risk Management, Transformation & Investments

Khaidzir joined UEM Land on 2 January 2006 and has been with the UEM Group since 1995 after he left his academician world as a tutor and lecturer at University of Malaya. He received his Master of Arts degree and Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree from University of Malaya with a specialization in Linguistics. He also received Certificate of Computer Science from University of Malaya. He has more than 14 years of experience in risk management, systems and methods, management systems, project management and consultancy services.

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Ar. Saiful Anuar Abd Ghani
General Manager, Special Project

Ar. Saiful Anuar Abd Ghani joined UEM Land in 2007. He is a Professional Architect and Interior Designer registered with Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia, an International Member of FIABCI – Malaysian Chapter, and a Member of the National Institute in the Alternative Dispute Resolution; Malaysian Institute of Arbitrators. He holds a degree in Architectural Studies from University of Nebraska, Lincoln, United States and Masters in Architecture from the Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. He possesses more than 20 years of experience in various building industries, ranging from inception of the layout to overseeing the total operations of development.

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Tengku Shamzaini Tengku Shamsul Bahari
Deputy General Manager, Product Planning and Design

Tengku Shamzaini Tengku Shamsul Bahari joined UEM Land Berhad in August 2008 as Deputy General Manager, Product Planning and Design.

He is 43 years old and holds a Degree in Architecture Studies and a Degree of Architecture from Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, USA.

He has about 20 years experience in Architectural Design and has served several organizations including Sime Darby Property Berhad, Guthrie Property, Golden Hope Plantation, SNO Architect Sdn Bhd, Jurubina Bertiga International Sdn Bhd, Island & Peninsular Berhad and Group Design Partnership.

He is currently heading the Product Planning and Design Department of UEM Land Berhad and is reporting to the Managing Director.

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Zamry Ibrahim
General Manager, Strategic Marketing

Zamry Ibrahim joined UEM Land in 2006. He has more than 17 years of experience in property marketing and sales and was previously attached to United Malayan Land Bhd, Malaysian Industrial Estates Bhd, Negara Properties (M) Berhad, the Encorp Group and the AlBukhary group. He possesses a degree in Business Administration in Finance from Wilkes University Pennsylvania, United States where he graduated in 1990 and a Masters in Business Administration in Finance from University of Lehigh, Pennsylvania, United States where he graduated in 1991.

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Rusli Zainal Abidin
General Manager, Township & Infrastructure Planning Bandar Nusajaya Development

Rusli Zainal Abidin joined UEM Group in 1995 as a Senior Manager for BND and left in 1998 to join Puncak Niaga Berhad. He rejoined BND in 2000 as the General Manager of the Township & Infrastructure Planning Department. He has previously worked at Erinco Sdn Bhd as a Senior Engineer from 1991 to 1995, Assistant Resident Manager for Angkasa-Ghd Engineers in 1991 and Project Engineer for Antah Biwater Joint Venture from 1987 to 1991. He holds a degree in Civil Engineering from Herriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland where he graduated in 1985 and a Masters in Construction Management from the same university where he graduated in 1987.

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Suhairi Ramly
General Manager, Direct Development

Suhairi Ramly joined UEM Land in 2006, bringing with him more than 19 years of working experience in the property development and construction sector. He began his career with development and construction conglomerates such as The Lion Group, Encorp Group Berhad and AlBukhary Foundation. He has extensive experience in the various aspects of project and construction management, as well as marketing. His involvement in the property and construction sector in major development projects include Horizon Hills in Nusajaya, Cahaya Alam in Shah Alam, Menara Citibank in Jalan Ampang and Bandar Bukit Mahkota in Bangi. He holds a BSc(Hons) Construction Management from the University of Westminster, United Kingdom.

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Adnan Ismail
General Manager, Leisure and Lifestyle

Adnan Azhar Ismail joined UEM Land in 2000. He was previously a General Manager of Strategic Planning for Kedah Cement Holdings Bhd and for Esso Production Malaysia Inc where he worked as an analyst in the materials department and later the information systems department. He holds an International Baccalaureate Diploma from the United World College of the Atlantic, United Kingdom which he received in 1980. He holds a degree in Civil Engineering from University of Wales, United Kingdom where he graduated in 1984 and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Miami, Florida, United States where he graduated in 1985.

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