PHARMA

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Change in Principal Officer

PHARMANIAGA BERHAD

Date of change 01 Sep 2020
Name ENCIK MOHAMED IQBAL ABDUL RAHMAN
Age 56
Gender Male
Nationality Malaysia
Type of change Others
Designation Deputy Managing Director
Description
Redesignation

Qualifications

No
Qualifications
Major/Field of Study
Institute/University
Additional Information
Degree
Computer Science
Universiti Putra Malaysia
  
Working experience and occupation
Encik Mohamed Iqbal Abdul Rahman joined Pharmaniaga in 2011 as Director of Information Technology before he was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2012. As the Chief Operating Officer, he is responsible for the overall operations of the company. With more than 32 years of experience, mainly in System Improvement & Operations Management, he successfully spearheaded the implementation of Business Intelligence System and Robotic Process Automation, which led to significant improvement to the companys logistics operations. He was also key in the successful implementation of Pharmacy Information System (PHIS) to over 1200 Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) facilities throughout Malaysia.  He was appointed as Acting Managing Director on 1 April 2020.

Prior to joining Pharmaniaga, Encik Mohamed Iqbal was the General Manager - Head of Operations in Faber Medi-Serve Sdn Bhd (Faber), a provider of hospital support services, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer. He was responsible for the companys overall operations and performance, while overseeing all the regional offices, plants and hospitals within the Concession. He was also the key liaison person, leading all the stakeholder engagement activities with MOH.

Preceding to his General Manager role, he was the Head of Information and Communication Technology for Faber and Senior Information System Executive for Mayban Assurance Berhad. Early in his career life, he was working as a System Programmer for Maybank Berhad where he was recognized as an outstanding employee.

A Bachelor of Computer Science degree holder from University Putra Malaysia, Encik Mohamed Iqbal is a strong believer in the fit-for-purpose technology and cost improvement. His experience and leadership have been focused on developing and delivering technology-driven business solutions, providing outstanding client service, and driving profitable revenue growth.
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuer
NIL
Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuer
NIL
Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiaries
NIL


Remarks :
Encik Mohamed Iqbal will relinquish his role as Acting Managing Director and is promoted from Chief Operating Officer to Deputy Managing Director effective 1 September 2020.

This announcement is dated 27 August 2020.


Announcement Info

Company Name PHARMANIAGA BERHAD
Stock Name PHARMA
Date Announced 27 Aug 2020
Category Change in Principal Officer
Reference Number C04-29072020-00003