UDA holdings names Johari Shukri as new president, CEO
With over 28 years of extensive experience in corporate leadership, UDA said Johari has built a diverse career across key sectors including property and construction, real estate investment, industrial development, logistics, oil and gas, and engineering.
"His proven track record in driving transformational change and creating long-term value positions him well to lead UDA into its next phase of strategic growth and development," it added.
UDA chairman Tan Sri Mohd Annuar Zaini said the appointment was made with the endorsement of the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development Ministry.
"We trust that Mr Johari will bring fresh ideas and innovation through new dimensions, methods and approaches, while remaining aligned with UDA's founding objectives to support the socio-economic development agenda of the Bumiputera community," he said in a statement.
Prior to joining UDA, Johari served as the group managing director of Pasdec Holdings Bhd and executive director cum CEO of Hektar Asset Management Sdn Bhd, the asset manager for Hektar Real Estate Investment Trust (Hektar Reit).
Under his leadership, Hektar Reit navigated its post-pandemic recovery, spearheaded growth and diversification initiatives and returned to profitability.
Johari also held several other key positions, including executive vice president of business development and the transformation office at Iskandar Investment Bhd; group chief operating officer of EA Technique (M) Bhd, CEO and executive director of Tanjung Langsat Port Sdn Bhd and various senior roles within Johor Corporation.
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