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Northport Announces Leadership Appointments, Including Fakhrul Azhar as CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Northport (Malaysia) Bhd has announced the appointment of three senior leaders, including Fakhrul Azhar Tajudin as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective Dec 1, 2024.

He succeeds Datuk Azman Shah Mohd Yusof, who will take on the role of MMC Port Holdings Sdn Bhd’s CEO, also effective Dec 1, 2024, the company said in a statement today. 

Fakhrul Azhar who previously served as Northport’s general manager of the terminal operations division, brings 25 years of extensive experience in the port and logistics industry.

Northport also announced G. Ulaganathan as its chief operating officer (COO), effective Dec 1, 2024.

“With a distinguished career spanning 28 years in the port and logistics industry, he will oversee Northport’s terminal operations, including container, conventional cargo, logistics, marine services, and the commercial division.

“His wealth of experience will be instrumental in driving operational excellence across these critical areas,” it said. 

Meanwhile, Azman Shah has more than 30 years of experience with myriads of exposure that include, among others, investment analysis, corporate finance, corporate strategy, business development and a demonstrated achievement in port management.

He was appointed the CEO of Northport in 2016 and holds several directorships and a chairmanship such as chairman of Port Klang Cruise Terminal Sdn Bhd; director of Klang Port Management Sdn Bhd; and director of Northport Distripark Sdn Bhd.

“His proven leadership abilities and strategic vision are poised to maximise shareholder value, ensure sustainable growth and position our port businesses to achieve new heights and deliver exceptional value to the stakeholders,” Northport said.

-- BERNAMA