KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 18): KPJ Healthcare Bhd has appointed Datuk Yusli Mohamed Yusof (pix) as the non-executive chairman effective immediately, following the resignation of Datuk Kamaruzzaman Abu Kassim who stepped down on Jan 15.

In view of the restriction on directorships in listed issuers (maximum 5 directorships) under the listing requirements of Bursa Malaysia, Yusli has resigned as independent non-executive director of Mulpha International Bhd, following his appointment at KPJ Healthcare.

Besides KPJ, Yusli also serves as a board member in four other listed companies, namely Westports Holdings Bhd, AirAsia X Bhd, Mudajaya Group Bhd and FGV Holdings Bhd.

He also sits on the board of Australaysia Resources & Minerals Bhd and Malaysian Institute of Corporate Governance.

An economics graduate of the University of Essex UK, Yusli brings with him 39 years of professional experience in the corporate world, having served as a top executive at various publicly-held companies, including as CEO of Bursa Malaysia Bhd.