Our Leadership

Meet The Leaders

Age: 55
Gender: Male
Nationality: Malaysian

Date of Appointment

• 17 November 2025

Board Committee Memberships

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Academic/Professional Qualification/Membership

• Master of Business Administration, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States of America
• Bachelor of Science in Economics and Accounting, University of Bristol, United Kingdom

Skills and Experience

• He brings with him 30 years of extensive experience in corporate leadership, financial management, strategic planning and corporate operations management across real estate, hospitality, automotive and infrastructure sectors.
• He previously served as the Chief Operating Officer of DRB-Hicom Berhad from 2016 to 2022, where he oversaw the group’s property development, hospitality and concession businesses, in addition to driving several key strategic initiatives. His experience also extends to a board role at Proton Holdings Berhad from 2017 to 2021, where he contributed to Proton’s strategic growth and transformation initiatives.
• He began his career in the corporate and financial advisory field before joining Pernas International Holdings Berhad (now renamed Tradewinds Corporation Berhad) in 2003 where he rose to become Group Chief Financial Officer.
• He later served as the Chief Executive Officer of Tradewinds Hotels and Resorts Sdn. Bhd. from 2005 to 2008, and subsequently led the then publicly listed Tradewinds Corporation Berhad through its transformational phases as the Group Chief Executive Officer from 2008 to 2015.
• In 2015, he moved to Malakoff Corporation Berhad and served as Executive Vice President, Corporate, focusing on business strategy and operational transformation until 2016.

Directorships In Public Companies And Listed Issuers In Malaysia

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Age: 60
Gender: Male
Nationality: Malaysian

Date of Appointment

• 18 May 2026

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil), Monash University, Melbourne
• Bachelor of Economics, Monash University, Melbourne

Skills and Experience

• Leong brings more than three decades of experience in the property and engineering sectors, with a track record in leading development projects from planning through to delivery. His experience spans land acquisition, product planning and property management, supporting an integrated approach to development.
• Previously, Leong was with Tribeca Real Estate Management Sdn Bhd, where he led the development of Cedar Damansara, a low-density residential project in Bukit Damansara. Prior to that, he was Chief Executive Officer, Property Development at Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd, where he oversaw project development and established the Kuala Lumpur team to support expansion beyond Negeri Sembilan and Johor.
• He has also held senior leadership roles across the industry with Tropicana Corporation Bhd, Naim Holdings Bhd and Bandar Raya Developments Bhd, where he was involved in large-scale mixed developments, joint ventures and international projects.
• In this role, Leong will oversee UEM Sunrise’s end-to-end development functions, with a focus on product quality enhancement, cost discipline and timely delivery across its development portfolio. He will also play a pivotal role in strengthening execution across the Company’s strategic growth corridors, including opportunities arising from the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone and other high-growth urban markets.

Directorships In Public Companies And Listed Issuers In Malaysia

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Nationality: Malaysian

Gender: Male

Age: 50

Date of Appointment

• 1 August 2023

Academic / Professional Qualification / Membership

• Fellow of CPA Australia (“FCPA”)
• Chartered Accountant, Malaysian Institute of Accountants
• Bachelor of Accountancy, Universiti Teknologi Mara ("UiTM"), Shah Alam, Selangor
• Diploma in Accountancy, Institut Teknologi MARA, Segamat, Johor

Skills and Experience

• Hafizuddin has more than 21 years of extensive experience in Strategic Planning, Venture Capital, Equities, Capital Markets and Mergers & Acquisitions (“M&A”).
• Prior to joining to UEM Sunrise, he served as Group Head of Strategy at QSR Brands (M) Holdings Bhd.
• Between May 2005 and October 2019, he served in Khazanah Nasional Berhad as the Director of Finance.
• He has also held numerous key senior management roles, including as Chief Treasury Officer at Berjaya Corporation Berhad and as Head of Treasury at Permodalan Nasional Berhad, among others.
• He began his career in audit and accounting with Ernst & Young and went on to hold several key positions in a number of large public and private institutions in Malaysia.
• As Chief Financial Officer, he guides our financial strategies and execution across the company. His responsibilities include ensuring our financial discipline, business sustainability, supervising the control systems to ensure accurate financial reporting, upholding high standards in legal and governance matters, engaging various internal and external stakeholders and last but not least, steering strategic procurement initiatives.
• He was also appointed as Officer-in-Charge (“OIC”), covering the role of Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) for 11 months. In this capacity, he provided strategic leadership and oversight of the Group’s operations, ensuring business continuity and effective execution of the Group’s objectives

Directorships in Public Companies and Listed Issuers in Malaysia

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Other Public Companies:
• Sunrise Berhad
• UEM Land Berhad

Nationality: Malaysian

Gender: Female

Age: 58

Date of Appointment

• 15 April 2024

Academic/Professional Qualification/Membership

• St Xavier’s Institution

Skills and Experience

• Emily has more than 35 years of relevant working experience and has gained deep expertise across the real estate and property development value chain.
• Her career has evolved through varying roles, ranging from strategic planning of townships, commercial and residential developments, to asset and property investment management, as well as marketing and customer service innovation.
• Prior to UEM Sunrise, she served as Director of Property and Project Investments at Eastern & Oriental Berhad.
• She has also held several key management roles with Eastern & Oriental Berhad throughout her tenure with the Group since 2010 until 2023 including as Senior General Manager, Property and Projects Investments, General Manager, Retail and Commercial Assets, Group, Head of Retail, Group and the Assistant General Manager, Leasing and Marketing, Group.
• Emily heads UEM Sunrise’s Marketing, Sales and Customer Experience division. In this role, she leads our brand positioning, sales and marketing strategy and customer service delivery. Additionally, she is a key contributor to product conceptualisation and design across our portfolio.

Directorships in Public Companies and Listed Issuers in Malaysia

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Other Public Companies:
• Sunrise Berhad

Nationality: Malaysian

Gender: Male

Age: 55

Date of Appointment

• 1 July 2022

Academic/Professional Qualification/Membership

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil) from University of Malaya

Skills and Experience

• Saniman has over 29 years of working experience across Development, Engineering, Project Planning and Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QAQC), with deep expertise in township development, project delivery and construction management.
• He is highly experienced in township development with a diverse portfolio of products (residential, commercial, affordable homes) under his belt.
• He was formerly the CEO of Cahaya Jauhar Sdn. Bhd., heading the development of state-related projects in Kota Iskandar, Johor State Government Offices in Iskandar Puteri.
• Saniman currently leads the township business and operations, driving overall strategy and execution, including the expansion and growth of the product and service portfolio. In this role, he drives the end-to-end delivery of large-scale township developments with a focus on quality, cost discipline and timely delivery, while advancing cohesive infrastructure development and master planning to support long-term value creation. He also provides broader oversight across the southern region, ensuring alignment in execution and delivery.

Directorships in Public Companies and Listed Issuers in Malaysia

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Other Public Companies:
• Horizon Hills Resort Berhad
• Sunrise Berhad
• UEM Land Berhad

Nationality: Malaysian

Gender: Male

Age: 50

Date of Appointment

• 1 June 2025

Academic/Professional Qualification/Membership

• Master of Science in Islamic Finance, International Centre for Education for Islamic Finance (“INCEIF”)
• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting / Finance), University of Melbourne

Skills and Experience

• Azmy has more than 25 years of experience in corporate finance, investor relations and strategic planning.
• He is a seasoned leader who has contributed meaningfully to UEM Sunrise over the years, playing a pivotal role in several of UEM Sunrise’s key milestones including the listing of UEM Land Holdings Berhad on Bursa Malaysia in 2008, the landmark merger with Sunrise Berhad in 2011, and the formation of strategic joint ventures such as Horizon Hills with Gamuda Berhad and Nusajaya Tech Park with CapitaLand.
• Prior to being appointed as Chief Business Officer, Azmy served as Head, Financial Controller 1 for UEM Sunrise.
• He assumes a key leadership role in driving UEM Sunrise’s long-term growth strategy, overseeing high-impact portfolios such as Business Development, Joint Venture Management, Strategic Commercialisation, Corporate Strategy and Sustainability. In his new role, he will focus on unlocking new growth opportunities across the Group’s landbank, partnerships and business development ecosystems

Directorships in Public Companies and Listed Issuers in Malaysia

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Other Public Companies:
• Horizon Hills Resort Berhad
• ONE15 Marina Development Berhad
• UEM Land Berhad

Nationality: Malaysian

Gender: Female

Age: 56

Date of Appointment

• 1 December 2021

Academic/Professional Qualification/Membership

• Chartered Secretaries & Administrators, MAICSA/TAR College, Kuala Lumpur
• Diploma in Business Management, TAR College, Kuala Lumpur

Skills and Experience

• Peggy has more than 30 years of relevant working experience and skills in the major Human Resource Management functions and has demonstrated her ability to implement change and deliver effectively in challenging times.
• She has exposure to various industries such as IT, oil and gas, shared services, insurance, telecommunications, transportation, power, banking, property, securities and retail in global, regional and local coverage.
• Prior to UEM Sunrise, she was an Associate Director for AIA Berhad, HR Services Operations Manager in Shell Business Service Centre, Regional HR Manager in Shell Information Technology International, Corporate HR Key Account Manager in Siemens Malaysia and others.
• Peggy currently heads the People and Organisation division, overseeing People & Culture, Quality, Health, Safety, Environment & Compliance (QHSEC), and Corporate Property Management (CPM). In this role, she leads the strategic alignment of people, culture, governance and workplace operations, focusing on building a high-performing organisation and embedding sustainable, compliant business practices.

Directorships in Public Companies and Listed Issuers in Malaysia

Listed Entity:
• NIL

 

Other Public Companies:
• NIL