ICDM Appoints Sridharan Nair to its Board of Directors
Sridharan Nair's extensive audit, governance and regional leadership experience strengthens ICDM's efforts to support director capability and board effectiveness in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, 23 September 2026 – The Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia (“ICDM” or “the Institute”) today announced the appointment of Sridharan Nair ("Sri") to its Board of Directors. Sri’s appointment brings valuable regional experience that enhances the Board’s capabilities across audit, governance and leadership as it supports the Institute’s efforts to professionalise boards and directorship in order to strengthen governance standards and board effectiveness in Malaysia.
Sri brings more than 36 years of expertise in audit, governance and business advisory experience across Malaysia, Asia Pacific region and the United Kingdom. Throughout his career, he has advised listed companies, financial institutions and multinational organisations on audit, financial oversight, governance, risk management and strategic matters. His experience working with boards, business leaders and regulators across multiple markets will bring valuable regional and international perspectives to the ICDM Board.
Sri had a distinguished 32-year career at PwC, having most recently served as Chairman of PwC Asia Pacific. His previous leadership roles include Asia Pacific Vice Chairman – Markets, Territory Senior Partner of PwC Malaysia/Vietnam and Managing Partner of PwC Malaysia. He was also on the Board of the Financial reporting Foundation of Malaysia for 6 years and was a frequent speaker and commentator on corporate governance, economic trends, board diversity, human capital and talent development.
Tan Sri Zarinah Anwar, Chairman of the ICDM Board, said: "We are delighted to welcome Sri to the ICDM Board. His experience leading PwC Asia Pacific and working with boards, regulators and business leaders from both an external and internal leadership role will strengthen ICDM’s initiatives and support for directors as we continue to promote higher standards of board leadership in Malaysia.”
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About the Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia (ICDM):
The Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia (ICDM) is a membership-based organisation whose mandate is to professionalise directorship in Malaysia. As the national institute of directors (IoD), ICDM is committed to providing continuous professional development - empowering boards and directors with forward-thinking mindsets, practical knowledge and essential competencies. Established by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and supported by Bank Negara Malaysia, Bursa Malaysia and the Capital Market Development Fund (CMDF), ICDM’s goal is to be the leading influence of excellence in governance and to build a robust corporate governance culture in Malaysia. For more information on ICDM, please visit our website at www.icdm.com.my
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