Idris Jala to become Heineken Malaysia chairman
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Performance Management and Delivery Unit (Pemandu) chief executive officer Datuk Seri Idris Jala will join Heineken Malaysia Bhd (formerly Guinness Malaysia Bhd) as chairman starting Jan 1, 2017.
In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, the Selangor-based brewer said Idris would succeed Tan Sri Saw Choo Boon who had decided to retire as chairman on Dec 31.
At the request of management, Saw has agreed to continue to support the group as advisor of Heineken Malaysia starting Jan 1, 2017.
Idris, who served as Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department for six years, is the managing director of the Big Fast Results Institute in addition to helming Pemandu.
“Datuk Seri Idris Jala is a renowned transformation guru in turning around companies’ performance through his big fast results methodology and transformational strategies that are innovative, rigorous and relevant to today’s demands. He has continuously delivered sustainable socio economic reforms which, in 2014, saw Bloomberg place him among the top 10 most influential policy makers in the world,” Heineken Malaysia said.
Prior to his Government stint, Idris was managing director/CEO at Malaysia Airlines (MAS) for three years. He was brought on board to turn around the airline which was in crisis brought about by a prolonged bout of losses from operational inefficiencies.
Before that, he spent 23 years at Shell, rising up the ranks to hold senior positions including vice president (Shell Retail International) and vice president (business development consultancy) based in the UK.
Questions & Answers
Q.When will Idris Jala officially take on the role of chairman at Heineken Malaysia?
When will Idris Jala officially take on the role of chairman at Heineken Malaysia?
Idris Jala is scheduled to become chairman of Heineken Malaysia, formerly Guinness Malaysia Bhd, starting on January 1, 2017. He will succeed Tan Sri Saw Choo Boon in this position.
Q.What is Tan Sri Saw Choo Boon's role after stepping down as chairman?
What is Tan Sri Saw Choo Boon's role after stepping down as chairman?
After retiring as chairman on December 31, Tan Sri Saw Choo Boon has agreed to remain involved with the company. He will support Heineken Malaysia as an advisor starting from January 1, 2017, at management's request.
Q.What previous high-profile position did Idris Jala hold in the Malaysian government?
What previous high-profile position did Idris Jala hold in the Malaysian government?
Before his appointment at Heineken Malaysia, Idris Jala served as a Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department for a period of six years. He was also the chief executive officer of Pemandu.
Q.Which company did Idris Jala manage before his government service?
Which company did Idris Jala manage before his government service?
Prior to his government service, Idris Jala was the managing director and CEO of Malaysia Airlines (MAS) for three years. He was brought in to turn around the airline during a period of significant losses.