Encik Megat Shahrul Azmir, Male, 54, Malaysian, is the Group Chief Corporate Services Officer of Sime Darby Berhad. He was appointed on 1 October 2024.
With over 30 years of expertise in strategy, growth, business turnarounds, development, manufacturing and management consulting, Encik Megat began his career as an engineer with the world’s largest semiconductor chip manufacturer. He has dual role as the Managing Director of the Equipment Division at UMW as well.
Prior to joining UMW, he was attached to a global industrial conglomerate, focusing on country strategy, business development and enterprise sales in Malaysia. He later advanced to the role of Asia-Pacific Marketing Director for the Power & Water business, where he led strategic development and execution across 17 countries in the region.
During his tenure at a leading global consulting firm, Encik Megat led various projects aimed at enhancing strategy, technology, processes and organisations. He possesses extensive experience in corporate strategy, programme management, business process reengineering and business integration across diverse industries, including automotive, oil and gas, telecommunications, manufacturing and the public sector.
Encik Megat holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Widener University, USA.