KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 – Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) has announced a change in its executive leadership, effective from 1 August 2023. Amar Huzaimi Md Deris will assume the role of Managing Director/Group CEO, succeeding Datuk Imri Mokhtar, who will complete his 3-year term on 31 July 2023. Amar Huzaimi, who currently heads TM’s domestic and global wholesale business, is a testament to TM’s commitment to nurturing home-grown talent, following in the footsteps of Datuk Imri. Joining TM in 1998 after graduating.
Amar has held various positions within the company, including financial control, internal audit, corporate and regulatory affairs, and the Group CEO’s office. He currently oversees the profit and loss (P&L) position at TM Global. With his strategic vision, operational experience, and deep understanding of global leading technologies, Amar is ideally positioned to lead TM’s transformation from a telecommunications company to a technology company. Amar’s accomplishments have garnered recognition, as demonstrated by his inclusion in CPA Australia’s 40 young business leaders (2012) and Capacity Media’s ‘Power 100’ list in the wholesale carrier community (2019, 2023).
These accolades underscore his exceptional leadership capabilities and the bright future that lies ahead as he takes the helm of TM. Expressing his thoughts on his upcoming role, Amar stated, “Datuk Imri has paved the way for TM, strengthening its foundation through a successful turnaround and the pursuit of new growth areas, transitioning from a Telco to a TechCo. I am proud to have been part of that journey, and now I am excited to lead TM to the next level.” Datuk Imri expressed his confidence in Amar’s appointment, stating, “Amar is an exceptional leader who has grown within TM and has a proven ability to navigate the business landscape and deliver results.
I have complete confidence that TM will achieve even greater success under Amar’s leadership. I extend my best wishes to Amar, the leadership team, and all TM employees as they embark on the next chapter of TM’s growth journey.” The company extends its gratitude to Datuk Imri for his tenure as MD/Group CEO, during which he spearheaded notable turnaround and growth initiatives, contributing 21 years of dedicated service to TM. With Amar Huzaimi assuming the role of MD/Group CEO, TM is confident in its ability to continue innovating and growing, further solidifying its position as the enabler of Digital Malaysia.
