The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) has appointed Mahmud Abbas and Irmohizam Ibrahim as new members of its board, effective Sept 1, 2020.
Matrade said Mahmud, who holds a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Building from Brighton University, is currently the chairperson of Halal Development Corporation (HDC), and has over 30 years of corporate experience, particularly in the property industry.
“He was the chief executive of Knowledge Economic City (KEC), a public listed property development company in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, and was also the managing director of Central Spectrum Sdn Bhd (CSSB) for seven years, before being appointed to KEC,” it said.
Meanwhile, Irmohizam (above), who was Umno MP for Kuala Selangor from 2013 to 2018, is the executive director of the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur and currently serves as an adviser to the Agriculture and Food Industries Ministry and board member of Universiti Teknologi Mara.
He is also a senior partner at Ganesan & Irmohizam and holds a Doctorate (PhD) of Philosophy in Education (Adult and Professional Development) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.
“On behalf of the board of Matrade, we are delighted to welcome the appointments.
"Together, they bring a wealth of diverse experiences and knowledge as Matrade continues to explore new ways to assist Malaysian exporters and enhance exports particularly during this challenging time,” chairperson Halim Mohammad said in a statement today.
- Bernama
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