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Date : 10 June 2010

Change in Boardroom

CHEMICAL COMPANY OF MALAYSIA BERHAD

Date of change

30/06/2010
Type of changeRetirement
DesignationManaging Director
DirectorateExecutive
NameDato' Dr Mohamad Hashim bin Ahmad Tajudin
Age55
NationalityMalaysian
Qualifications1. Bachelor of Science, Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia
2. Master of Science, Agriculture (Soil Chemistry and Fertility), Universiti Putra Malaysia
3. PhD in Soil Fertility (Soil Chemistry and Plant Nutrition) and Management, Universiti Putra Malaysia
4. Advanced Management Program, INSEAD, France
5. Harvard Premier Business Management Programme
Working experience and occupation Prior to his current appointment in CCM, Dato' Dr Mohamad Hashim was a Senior Director in the Oils & Fats Division of Golden Hope Plantations Berhad. He held various positions during his 26 years career in Golden Hope. These included being Director of Research and Development from 1998 to 2003 and the Executive Director of Golden Hope Agrotech Consultancy Sdn Bhd. He was also the Adjuct Professor of the Agricultural Faculty, Universiti Putra Malaysia.
Directorship of public companies (if any)CCM Duopharma Biotech Berhad
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuerNone
Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuerNone
Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiaries15,000 ordinary shares directly in CCM Duopharma Biotech Berhad

Remarks :
PRESS STATEMENT


GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR TO RETIRE UPON EXPIRY OF CONTRACT


CCM Berhad Group Managing Director Dato’ Dr Mohamad Hashim Ahmad Tajudin has indicated his desire to retire from the Company and all Board directorships within the Group to pursue his personal interests upon expiry of his present contract at the end of June.

Dato’ Dr Mohamad Hashim, 56 was appointed in May 2004 (year) and has served 2 terms with the Group.

The Nomination and Remuneration Committee is in the process of finalizing its recommendation to the Board on the appointment of a new Group Managing Director. In the interim, an Executive Committee comprising Mr E Sreesanthan (Chairman), Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Abu Bakar bin Suleiman and Dato’ Mohd Nizam bin Zainordin will be responsible for the operations of the Group..

CCM Berhad’s Chairman, Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Omar commended Dato’ Dr Mohamad Hashim for his contributions especially in enhancing the Group’s manufacturing capabilities, leadership in the halal pharmaceutical sector, establishment of several strategic linkages and research and development.

“Dato’ Dr Mohamad Hashim successfully led the Group to achieve its maiden RM 1 billion turnover. We respect his decision to retire and wish him every success in his future endeavours,” Tan Sri Abdul Rahman added.

CCM, Malaysia’s largest generic pharmaceutical manufacturer is listed on the main board of Bursa Malaysia and is a key player in the fertilizers, chemicals and pharmaceutical industries.

Dated 10 June 2010.


Announcement Info

Company NameCHEMICAL COMPANY OF MALAYSIA BERHAD  
Stock Name CCM    
Date Announced10 Jun 2010  
CategoryChange in Boardroom
Reference NoCC-100608-44099