KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 4): Destini Bhd (KL:DESTINI) has appointed former MRT Corp chief executive officer Datuk Seri Dr Shahril Mokhtar as executive director and added two new independent directors to its board.

The two independent non-executive directors are Tuas Capital Partners founder Datuk Syed Haizam Hishamuddin Putra Jamalullail and former Sabah MCA Liaison chairman Datuk Wilfred Yong Chen Leong.

In a statement, Destini said Shahril brings extensive leadership experience across the public sector, transportation, infrastructure development and corporate organisations.

His track record includes serving as group managing director of Prasarana Malaysia Bhd, where he led major national transportation initiatives, and as CEO of Mass Rapid Transit Corp Sdn Bhd, overseeing MRT Line 1 and Line 2.

He has also held executive and directorship roles in several companies, including listed firms such as CSH Alliance Bhd (now known as Velocity Capital Partner Bhd [KL:VELOCITY]), Green Packet Bhd (KL:GPACKET), West River Bhd (KL:WESTRVR), Taghill Holdings Bhd (KL:TAGHILL) and EVD Bhd (KL:EVD).

The company said his expertise is expected to strengthen Destini’s capabilities and position within the rail sector, a key contributor to the group’s future revenue and profits.

Syed Haizam, meanwhile, offers deep expertise in governance, investment management, strategic leadership and sustainability across public, private and international institutions.

 His appointment is expected to bolster Destini’s financial resilience, optimise investment strategies and reinforce governance.

Meanwhile, Yong brings more than two decades of experience in legal practice, entrepreneurship, technology and regional commercial leadership.

Destini said his insights will be pivotal as the group accelerates technology adoption, innovation and AI-driven transformation.

“The combined strengths of the new and existing directors, together with the management team, will further propel the group to new heights of performance and excellence,” Destini’s executive chairman Datuk Abd Aziz Bin Haji Sheikh Fadzir said in the statement.

“With their addition, Destini is better positioned to strengthen its foundation as a resilient, unified and focused organisation, one that consistently delivers sustainable value to all stakeholders.”

Shares in Destini closed down one sen or 2.9% at 34 sen on Thursday, valuing the group at RM186.65 million. Year to date, the stock has gained 4.6%.