ICDM Appoints Tan Sri Jamaludin Ibrahim to their Board of Directors

ICDM Appoints Tan Sri Jamaludin Ibrahim to their Board of Directors
Tan Sri Jamaludin’s appointment strengthens ICDM efforts to promote board professionalism

20 January 2026, Kuala Lumpur – The Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia (ICDM) welcomes Tan Sri Jamaludin Ibrahim to its Board of Directors. The appointment strengthens the Board’s capacity and supports ICDM’s continued efforts to elevate standards of board professionalism and leadership in Malaysia.

Tan Sri Jamaludin brings with him over four decades of leadership experience in both executive and board roles, spanning diverse industries including information technology, telecommunications, education, transport, food services and aviation, where he led major transformation initiatives, developed strong leadership teams, and upheld high standards of governance.

He previously served as CEO of Maxis Communications Berhad during its start-up phase in the mobile industry, and later as Group CEO of Axiata Group Berhad, where he grew the business into a globally recognised regional leader operating in 11 countries. He was also previously the Chairman of Prasarana Malaysia Berhad and Air Asia Aviation Group Ltd, and an Independent Non-Executive Director of Sunway Berhad. His broad cross-border and board experience will strongly support ICDM’s goals for regional growth and relevance.

Tan Sri Jamaludin has contributed to national policymaking as a former member of Malaysia’s Economic Action Council and Digital Economy Council. He is currently the Chairman of QSR Brands Holdings Bhd and a board member of SEEK Limited and NEXTDC, Australia. Tan Sri Jamaludin’s achievements have earned him regional and global recognition, including the prestigious GSMA Chairman’s Award in 2015 for his outstanding personal contribution to the growth and development of mobile communications worldwide.

Tan Sri Zarinah Anwar, Chairman of the ICDM Board, said: “We are pleased to welcome Tan Sri Jamaludin to the Board. He brings extensive experience in executive and board leadership across diverse industries, both regionally and globally. His strategic perspective and strong focus on people development strengthen the Board’s collective capabilities. We look forward to his contribution and to drawing on his insights as we support our members in building high-performing, globally competitive organisations. His appointment adds meaningful value as we continue to develop current and future boards through forward-looking leadership and governance practices.”

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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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