MOKHZANI Mahathir will be succeeding Raja Arshad Raja Tun Uda as the new chairman of Maxis Bhd.

The telco said in a statement today that Mokhzani’s appointment will come into effect on April 22.

Raja Arshad is stepping down after serving as chairman for 11 years, upon the conclusion of the company’s annual general meeting.

“The board has appointed Mokhzani Mahathir to succeed Raja Arshad. He currently serves as senior independent director of the board,” the company’s board said in the statement.

However, Raja Arshad, who served as chairman of Maxis since its listing on Bursa Malaysia in 2009, will continue to serve as an independent non-executive director of Maxis.

“It has been a privilege and honour to serve as chairman of Maxis for 11 years, to work alongside my fellow board members in guiding the company in its incredible transformation from a leading mobile player to the leading converged solutions provider in the country,” Raja Arshad said.

“I am proud of what we have achieved and how we have continued to serve our valuable customers and stakeholders in a rapidly evolving digital environment.”

“I believe it is time for me to pass on the role of chairman to a younger member of the board, and I congratulate Mokhzani for his appointment. He is a highly experienced corporate leader and entrepreneur who is well-versed with the telecommunication industry, having been on the board for some years and on several board committees,” he added.

Meanwhile, Mokhzani thanked the outgoing chairman for his leadership, guidance and invaluable contribution to the company over the years. 

“We are on the cusp of a new era of technology and Maxis has always been at the forefront of bringing new innovations to the nation. I am confident that as the leading converged solutions provider, the company will play a key role in advancing connectivity and in the country’s digital agenda,” he said. – March 22, 2021.