Corporate Profile

KPJ Healthcare Berhad's (KPJ) business is founded on the vision of being the preferred healthcare provider in the region. We are focused on delivering
world-class quality healthcare services through our wide range of specialised healthcare solutions throughout our regional footprint across five
countries, namely Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Bangladesh and Australia.

Senior Management Team And Regional CEOs

KPJ Senior Management Team

Chin Keat Chyuan

President & Managing Director
Malaysian, Aged 49

Date of Appointment: 1 September 2023

ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/MEMBERSHIP(S):

  • Executive Education Program, Advanced Strategic Management from IMD Business School
  • Master of Business Administration (Merit), General from University of Nottingham - Nottingham University Business School, UK
  • Bachelor of Biochemistry (Hons) from National University of Malaysia (UKM), Malaysia
  • President of Pharmaceutical Association of Malaysia (PhAMA), an NGO representing 41 international biopharmaceutical companies, focusing on advocacy, industry support, partnerships, and capacity building to enhance healthcare in Malaysia.
  • Board of Governor of the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM), an international, non-profit, private-sector business association.

PRESENT DIRECTORSHIP(S):

  • LISTED ENTITY
  • Nil
  • OTHER COMPANIES
  • Nil

WORKING EXPERIENCE:

With an impressive career spanning over 25 years at Johnson & Johnson (J&J), Chin Keat Chyuan's journey began as a Product Specialist in Medical Devices which swiftly evolved into more pivotal roles. As the Country Director for J&J Malaysia, he oversaw the Ethicon Endo-Surgery business across Southeast Asia from 2010 to 2014. Demonstrating remarkable success, he advanced to become the Managing Director for ONE J&J Malaysia, overseeing the entire organisational business.

In September 2023, Chin was appointed as the President and Managing Director of KPJ Healthcare Berhad. Chin's appointment aligns with KPJ Healthcare’s pursuit of redefining healthcare services through innovation and quality enhancement. His extensive industry experience and proven leadership position him perfectly to lead KPJ Healthcare’s transformative journey. Notably, his strategic expertise has facilitated remarkable market share gains and turnarounds across sectors including hospitals, consumer products, and vision care.

Chin’s leadership extends beyond J&J, as he concurrently serves as the President of the Pharmaceutical Association of Malaysia (PhAMA) and holds a seat on the Board of Governors for the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM). He is widely recognised as a thought leader in the industry, actively participating in forums and discussions centred around intellectual property, healthcare access, and corporate responsibilities in line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals 2030.

Dato' Mohamad Farid bin Salim (FCCA, MIA, MBA)

Chief Operating Officer
Malaysian, Aged 58

Date of Appointment: 8 July 2022

ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/MEMBERSHIP(S):

  • Fellowship of Chartered Association of Certified Accountants (FCCA), United Kingdom
  • Master in Business Administration (MBA) in International Business with Distinction from University of East London, UK
  • Member of Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Healthcare Management from South Bank University, London UK
  • Leadership Development Programme at Henley Business School, University of Reading UK
  • Certified in Advanced JCorp Leadership Programme
  • Certified in INSEAD JCorp Executive Coaching Programme
  • Treasurer of Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH), a national accreditation body for public and private healthcare in Malaysia

PRESENT DIRECTORSHIP(S):

  • LISTED ENTITY
  • Nil
  • OTHER COMPANIES
  • Nil

WORKING EXPERIENCE:

Dato' Mohamad Farid Bin Salim began his career as a trainee auditor in England between 1988 and 1992. In 1993, he returned to Malaysia and joined offshore oil and gas fabricator, Sembawang Engineering Sdn Bhd, as its Project Accountant in Pasir Gudang, Johor. He then joined KPJ Healthcare Berhad in early 1994 and was involved in the Company's IPO and listing on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia. His overall contributions to KPJ in Malaysia as well as its markets abroad namely Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and Australia span across areas including hospital operations, finance, strategic planning, investments, and KPJ's IPO. He also brings to the table his vast experience in managing an aged care and retirement village business in Australia. He took up the role of Group's Covering Chief Operating Officer since 8 July 2022 and is also a Board member of several support companies within the Group. Prior to that, Dato' Mohamad Farid Bin Salim was the Regional CEO (Central Region I) of five hospitals.

Norhaizam binti Mohammad (ACMA, CGMA)

Chief Financial Officer
Malaysian, Aged 50

Date of Appointment: 1 May 2017

ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/MEMBERSHIP(S):

  • Associate of The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) UK
  • Fellow of Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)
  • Master of Business Administration, International Business with Merit from University of East London, London, UK (Twinning Programme with Women's Institute of Management)
  • Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons) from Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK
  • President of Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH), a national accreditation body for public and private healthcare in Malaysia
  • Member of Governing Committee for Private Healthcare Productivity Nexus (PHPN) by Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) and Leader for subgroup Technology and Innovation
  • Participated in Executive Coaching Programme with INSEAD Business School, Singapore

PRESENT DIRECTORSHIP(S):

  • LISTED ENTITY
  • Nil
  • OTHER COMPANIES
  • Nil

WORKING EXPERIENCE:

Norhaizam started her career in Utusan Melayu (M) Berhad in 1996 and subsequently as a Manager of Audit and Business Assurance at PricewaterhouseCoopers from 1997 to 2007. She then joined KPJ in 2008, holding various positions in companies and hospitals within the KPJ Group until her appointment as Chief Financial Officer in 2017. In recognition of her efforts while she was CFO, she was named Malaysia's Best Emerging Woman CFO in Healthcare at the International Finance Awards 2022. She was then appointed as the Officer In Charge of KPJ on 8 September 2022 after the departure of the President and Managing Director. As OIC, she played a vital role in bringing KPJ's inaugural Sustainability Sukuk offering amounting to RM555 million to fruition, a significant milestone as it is the first such issuance by a private healthcare provider in the Malaysian and Asian region.

Michael Leddin

Chief Strategy Officer
Australian, Aged 51

Date of Appointment: 4 September 2023

WORKING EXPERIENCE:

With a career spanning over 25 years in the healthcare industry across various countries and healthcare settings, Michael brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our team. Prior to joining KPJ, Michael held several senior leadership roles in companies such as Greater Southern Area Health Service Australia, Prince Court Medical Centre, and most recently served as the Managing Director of VAMED Healthcare Services Sdn. Bhd. In his previous roles, he successfully managed business development, sales, execution, and management of various service lines, with a strong focus on technical healthcare support services, new healthcare facility acquisition and development, post-acute rehabilitation, management services, partner and relationship development.

Michael has also been at the forefront of developing organizational strategies including Electronic Medical Records (eMR), Organizational Restructuring, Efficiency and Cost Saving Strategies, Sales and Technology-driven innovations. His extensive experience in healthcare IT across diverse sites and service models further enhances his ability to contribute significantly to our transformative journey.

Having held pivotal roles such as Managing Director, Director Corporate Services, Director of Transition, Chief Operating Officer, and IT operations and transformation positions, Michael's appointment as Chief Strategy Officer aligns seamlessly with KPJ Healthcare's path of transformation and his leadership will play a pivotal role in our ongoing efforts to redefine healthcare and elevate KPJ to new heights.

Dr. Nik Fawaz Nik Abdul Aziz

Chief Operating Officer Group Allied & Retail Health Operations (GARHO)
Malaysian, Aged 45

Date of Appointment: 15 August 2022

ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/MEMBERSHIP(S):

  • MSc in International Health Management - Imperial College Business School, London
  • MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) - University of Manchester, UK
  • BSc in Medical Science - University of St. Andrews, Scotland
  • Malaysian Medical Association (MMA)
  • Member, The Chartered Management Institute, United Kingdom

PRESENT DIRECTORSHIP(S):

  • LISTED ENTITY
  • Nil
  • OTHER COMPANIES
  • Nil

WORKING EXPERIENCE:

Dr Nik Fawaz has more than 15 years of experience in healthcare, transformation and hospital services, both locally and internationally; expertise in the digital solutions segment. Led the transformation of notable hospitals and integrated operations, where he played an instrumental role in scaling up operations and advancing digital healthcare. Prior to joining KPJ, he was the Head of Edgenta Healthcare Solutions and the Managing Director of Edgenta Mediserve Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of UEM Group. During his tenure, he has led the integration of commercial and concession hospital operations and embarked on digital healthcare initiatives whilst playing a key role in the exploration of business in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Before that, he was the founding CEO for Cardiac Vascular Sentral Kuala Lumpur (CVSKL); a specialised cardiac and vascular hospital under the umbrella of TE Asia Healthcare. Over the course of his career, he has held numerous leadership roles, including Head of Medical Affairs and Quality, Parkway Pantai Malaysia Operations (subsidiary of IHH Healthcare Bhd); Chief Operating Officer of Pantai Hospital Batu Pahat; Head of Business Development Unit, Imaging and Facilities and Maintenance, Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur; and Head of Business Development, Prince Court Medical Centre Sdn Bhd. He also served as a clinician with National Health Services (NHS), United Kingdom for 5 years before pursuing a management career.

Nantha Kumar A/L Subramanian

Chief Digital Officer
Malaysian, Aged 48

Date of Appointment: 8 July 2022

ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/MEMBERSHIP(S):

  • Wharton Business School – Certificate in Connected Strategy (Digital Tx)
  • Questrom, Boston University – Certificate in Digital Transformation Strategy
  • UI PATH – Diploma in Robotic Process Engineering
  • UI PATH – Diploma in Business Analysis Training
  • LinkedIn – Certificate in Cloud Computing & Cyber Security
  • INCEIF - Certificate in Islamic Banking
  • Oxford University, Said Business School – High-Performance Management & Leadership
  • Earth Watch (WWF & HSBC Partnership) Certified Sustainability Leader (UK)
  • Liverpool John Moores University - B.Eng. (Hons) Manufacturing Systems Engineering
  • Liverpool John Moores University - HND Mechatronics

PRESENT DIRECTORSHIP(S):

  • LISTED ENTITY
  • Nil
  • OTHER COMPANIES
  • Nil

WORKING EXPERIENCE:

Nantha Subramanian has over 23 years of international experience in Healthcare, Fintech, Financial Services, and High-Tech Manufacturing. Nantha has a diverse range of experiences and expertise across various industries in running large-scale Operations and implementing Digital Transformation. His accomplishments include advisory and consulting financial institutions, Insurance and Fintechs on digital strategy and transformation, streamlining and transforming businesses to achieve cost savings, and implementing innovative frameworks to improve employee productivity and participation. Prior to joining KPJ, Nantha built, managed, and scaled up the South Asian Business for a leading Asian Fintech company, focusing on Banking/Digital Banking, Insurance, Telcos and NBFCs. Before that, he was the COO and the Head of Transformation for Standard Chartered Bank, Malaysia. Over the course of his career, he has held various senior leadership roles in the UK, such as Global Head of Process Excellence with HSBC, Transformation Programme Director for UBS Bank, Senior Lean Leader for Barclays, and Director of Lean Operations for Pentair International in Europe. Nantha is a Lean Sigma coach and has a Master Black Belt (MBB) in Lean Sigma.

Norhamijah Mohd Hanafiah

Chief Human Resource Officer
Malaysian, Aged 50

Date of Appointment: 2 May 2023

ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/MEMBERSHIP(S):

  • Master's degree in Human Resource Development - Universiti Putra Malaysia
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management - Universiti Teknologi MARA
  • Certificate in Communication and Psychology - Stanford University, San Francisco

PRESENT DIRECTORSHIP(S):

  • LISTED ENTITY
  • Nil
  • OTHER COMPANIES
  • Nil

WORKING EXPERIENCE:

Puan Norhamijah is a distinguished HR expert with over 25 years of experience in the industry. She holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree in Human Resource from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) and Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) respectively, as well as a certificate in Communication and Psychology from Stanford University California.

Puan Norhamijah is an agile professional and a robust leader who has demonstrated her ability to drive complete organisational and people strategies, change management interventions, and tackle day-to-day HR operations. She began her illustrious career in 1997 as a scholar of TM, and with the wealth of experience gathered, held various roles and spearheaded several initiatives, including the successful implementation of Agile at Unifi, resulting in increased revenue. She was also instrumental in driving organisation transformation at webe to achieve manpower cost reduction and an optimal workforce.

Sherene Azli

Chief Marketing Officer
Malaysian, Aged 50

Date of Appointment: 16 November 2023

ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/MEMBERSHIP(S):

  • BBS (Hons) Accounting and Finance, University of Limerick, Ireland (1996)
  • Master in Business Administration (MBA), University of Durham, UK (2005)
  • Senior Management Development Program, Harvard Business School (2008)
  • Adjunct Professorships:
    - Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (2022 -2023)
    - Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (2021-2022)

PRESENT DIRECTORSHIP(S):

  • LISTED ENTITY
  • Nil
  • OTHER COMPANIES
  • Yayasan Sukarelawan Siswa (Student Voluntary Foundation)
    - Board Member
    - Chairman of Board Risk Management Committee

WORKING EXPERIENCE:

Sherene's professional journey of close to 30 years is marked by significant roles in the telecommunications industry and government agencies. Notably, her tenure as CEO of the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) was a period of remarkable transformation, where she led Malaysia to its recognition as the global number 1 Healthcare Destination by Volume in 2019 and earned the prestigious International Medical Travel Journal (IMTJ) Destination of the Year award multiple times. Her professional prowess extends beyond her impressive track record. She is deeply passionate about education, leadership development, and volunteerism, actively contributing to these areas in ways that resonate with KPJ Healthcare’s core values of making a positive impact.

Sherene is also the recipient of several awards and accolades including 50 Outstanding Women in Healthcare Award (World Health and Wellness Congress), Outstanding Leadership in Healthcare Travel Award (Global Health Awards), and 30 Women Achievers and Leaders of Malaysia Award (Golden Globe Tigers Award)


Regional Hospital Groupings and Regional CEOs

Roslan bin Ahmad

Regional CEO, (Northern & East Coast Region)
Malaysian, Aged 59

Date of Appointment: 1 February 2021

ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/MEMBERSHIP(S):

  • Master in Business Administration, Miami University, USA
  • Bachelor of Accounting, University of Minnesota, USA
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital Management, South Bank University London, UK

PRESENT DIRECTORSHIP(S):

  • LISTED ENTITY
  • Nil
  • OTHER COMPANIES
  • Nil

WORKING EXPERIENCE:

Prior to joining KPJ in 1996, Roslan was with the Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board from 1988 where he served its London office until 1995. Currently, he is the Regional CEO (Northern and East Coast Region) of eight hospitals.

Asmadi bin Mohd Bakri

Regional CEO (East Malaysia Region)
Malaysian, Aged 55

Date of Appointment: 1 November 2022

ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/MEMBERSHIP(S):

  • Leadership Development for Corporate Excellence - Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, Chicago (2014)
  • Master of Business Administration (Healthcare Management) - Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (2011)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Accounting and Finance) - Southbank University, London, England (1992)

PRESENT DIRECTORSHIP(S):

  • LISTED ENTITY
  • Nil
  • OTHER COMPANIES
  • Nil

WORKING EXPERIENCE:

Asmadi joined the KPJ Group in 1997 as an accountant at KPJ Johor Specialist Hospital. He held various positions in several companies before his appointment as the Executive Director for Rumah Sakit Selasih, Padang, Indonesia in 2005. In 2009, he joined KPJ Perdana Specialist Hospital as its Chief Executive Officer before assuming a similar position at KPJ Ipoh Specialist Hospital in 2013. In 2018, he was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of KPJ Johor Specialist Hospital before he went on to KPJ Bandar Dato' Onn from 2019 until 2020. Since 2018, he has served as the Executive Director for KPJ Johor, KPJ Kluang and KPJ Bandar Dato' Onn. Currently, he is the Regional CEO (East Malaysia Region) of four KPJ hospitals in Sabah and Sarawak.

Mohd Azhar Bin Abdullah

Regional CEO (Southern Region)
Malaysian, Aged 61

Date of Appointment: 1 November 2022

ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/MEMBERSHIP(S):

  • Master of Business Administration (Medical Group Management & Practice) - University of University of St Thomas, Minnesota Rochester, USA

PRESENT DIRECTORSHIP(S):

  • LISTED ENTITY
  • Nil
  • OTHER COMPANIES
  • Nil

WORKING EXPERIENCE:

Azhar started his career with the Group as the General Manager of KPJ Perdana Specialist Hospital in 2005. He then gained international exposure as he was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the United Hospital Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Moving back to Malaysia, he continued to serve KPJ as Chief Executive Officer in the various specialist hospitals including Sabah, Pasir Gudang, and Johor. He is now the Regional Chief Executive Officer overseeing KPJ's Southern Region Hospitals.

Maisarah binti Omar

Regional CEO (Central Region I)
Malaysian, Aged 54

Date of Appointment: 1 February 2021

ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/MEMBERSHIP(S):

  • Bachelor in Accountancy, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
  • Master in Healthcare Management, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
  • Member, Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)
  • Certified Transformational Manager by IPMA UK

PRESENT DIRECTORSHIP(S):

  • LISTED ENTITY
  • Nil
  • OTHER COMPANIES
  • Nil

WORKING EXPERIENCE:

Maisarah Binti Omar served Ernst and Young before she joined KPJ in 1996. She has held various positions in companies and hospitals within the KPJ Group and is currently the Regional CEO (Central Region I) of five hospitals.

Yusmah Salleh

Regional CEO (Central Region II)
Malaysian, Aged 52

Date of Appointment: 1 February 2022