Tan Sri Dato' Sri Dr. Ismail Bin Bakar
Chairman, Non Independent and Non Executive Director
Malaysian, Aged 64
Board Appointment: 2 April 2024
Gender: Male
ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/MEMBERSHIP(S)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Politics, University of Hull, United Kingdom
- Master of Business Administration in Business Administration (Project Based), University of Hull, United Kingdom
- Bachelor of Economics (Hons) in Applied Economics, University of Malaya, Malaysia
- Diploma in Public Management, National Institute of Public Administration(INTAN), Malaysia
PRESENT DIRECTORSHIP(S)
LISTED ENTITY:
- Chairman, Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad
OTHER PUBLIC COMPANIES:
- Chairman, Johor Plantations Group Berhad
PRESENT APPOINTMENT(S)
- Johor Corporation
- Deputy Chairman
- Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission
- Chairman
- Tekun Corporation Sdn Bhd
- Chairman
PAST DIRECTORSHIP(S) AND/OR APPOINTMENT(S)
Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad
- Chairman (September 2019 - May 2021)
Institut Integriti Malaysia
- Director (October 2018 - December 2019)
Kulim (Malaysia) Berhad
- Director (May 2022 - March 2023)
Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd
- Director (August 2019 - July 2020)
Razak School of Government
- Director (September 2018 - January 2020)
WORKING EXPERIENCE
A distinguished leader in governance and finance, Tan Sri Dato' Sri Dr. Ismail's notable career began at the Ministry of Finance, advancing through key positions that showcased his strategic planning and policy development skills. His tenure includes impactful leadership as the Secretary General of the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry, as well as the Secretary General of Treasury, Ministry of Finance. As Chief Secretary to the Government of Malaysia, he drove significant national development initiatives.
In the corporate sector, his governance roles as Chairman of Bank Islam Berhad, Chairman of Tekun Berhad Sdn Bhd, Deputy Chairman of Johor Corporation (JCorp), and Chairman of the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission highlight his expertise in steering major organisations towards success.
Tan Sri Dato' Sri Dr. Ismail will play a pivotal role in steering KPJ Healthcare towards its strategic objectives, focusing on delivering high-quality healthcare services, fostering innovation, and maintaining strong corporate governance practices. His extensive background in economics, public management, and strategic planning makes him a valuable addition to KPJ Healthcare's leadership team.