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1 32 profile of directors Tan Sri Datuk Asmat bin Kamaludin Chairman of YBhg Tan Sri Datuk Asmat, 64, a Malaysian, is an and the Chairman of the Company. He was appointed to the Board on 3 March YBhg Tan Sri Datuk Asmat holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Economics from the University of Malaya, and he also holds a Diploma in European Economic Integration from the University of Amsterdam. YBhg Tan Sri Datuk Asmat has vast experience in various capacities in the public service and his last position was as the Secretary-General of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, a position he held from 1992 to He has served as Economic Counsellor for Malaysia in Brussels and has worked with several international bodies such as ASEAN, World Trade Organisation and the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation, representing Malaysia in relevant negotiations and agreements. YBhg Tan Sri Datuk Asmat has also been actively involved in several national organisations such as Permodalan Nasional Bhd, Johor Corporation, the Small and Medium Scale Industries Corporation (SMIDEC) and the Malaysia External Trade Development Co-operation (MATRADE) while in the Malaysian Government service. Other Malaysian public companies in which he is a director are UMW Holdings Berhad, YTL Cement Berhad, Permodalan Nasional Bhd, Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd, Lion Industries Corporation Berhad, Panasonic Manufacturing Malaysia Berhad, Symphony House Bhd, Trans-Asia Shipping Corporation Berhad, Compugates Holdings Berhad and The Royal Bank of Scotland Berhad (formerly known as ABN AMRO Bank Berhad). He also serves on the Board of JACTIM Foundation. YBhg Tan Sri Datuk Asmat is a member of, and chairs the Nomination and Remuneration Meetings held in the year ended 31 December 2007.

33 Tan Sri Nik Mohamed bin Nik Yaacob Datuk Hamzah bin Bakar YBhg Tan Sri Nik Mohamed, 58, a Malaysian, is an Independent Board on 13 July 2004.

He served as the Group Chief Executive of Sime Darby Berhad from 1993 until his retirement in June 2004, and also served on the Boards of many of the Sime Darby group companies during this time.

2 33 Tan Sri Nik Mohamed bin Nik Yaacob Datuk Hamzah bin Bakar YBhg Tan Sri Nik Mohamed, 58, a Malaysian, is an Independent Board on 13 July YBhg Tan Sri Nik Mohamed holds an Engineering Degree from Monash University and a Masters in Business Management from the Asian Institute of Management. He served as the Group Chief Executive of Sime Darby Berhad from 1993 until his retirement in June 2004, and also served on the Boards of many of the Sime Darby group companies during this time. Other Malaysian public companies in which he is a director are Perbadanan Nasional Berhad, GuocoLand (Malaysia) Berhad, Bolton Berhad and Scomi Marine Bhd. YBhg Tan Sri Nik Mohamed is also the Executive Director of Yayasan Kepimpinan Perdana (Perdana Leadership Foundation). YBhg Tan Sri Nik Mohamed is a member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee of the Board. He attended all of the 7 Board YBhg Datuk Hamzah, 64, a Malaysian, is an Independent YBhg Datuk Hamzah holds a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Economics from The Queen s University of Belfast, United Kingdom, and a Masters Degree in Public Policy and Administration from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, United States of America. He was previously attached to the Economic Planning Unit of the Prime Minister s Department where he served in various positions within that department for 12 years. Thereafter, he joined the Petroliam Nasional Berhad group of companies where he served for 20 years until his retirement in June Other Malaysian public companies in which he is a director are Bumiputra-Commerce Holdings Berhad, SapuraCrest Petroleum Berhad and CIMB Investment Bank Berhad. YBhg Datuk Hamzah is a member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, and is the Chairman of the Options

the University of Manchester, United Kingdom, with a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Economics, and also holds a Masters Degree in Development Economics from Williams College, United States of

3 34 profile of directors (cont d.) Datuk Haron bin Siraj Dato Mohamed Azman bin Yahya Non- YBhg Datuk Haron, 63, a Malaysian, is an Independent YBhg Dato Azman, 44, a Malaysian, is a Non-Independent YBhg Datuk Haron graduated from the University of Manchester, United Kingdom, with a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Economics, and also holds a Masters Degree in Development Economics from Williams College, United States of America. YBhg Datuk Haron started his career as an Assistant Controller with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. He subsequently served as the Principal Assistant Secretary, and later as the Under Secretary, in the Ministry of Primary Industries until Subsequently, he served as the Minister Counsellor (Economic Affairs) of the Permanent Mission of Malaysia in Geneva, Switzerland, and returned to Malaysia to join the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, holding various directorship positions, and was later appointed as Deputy Secretary-General (Trade) in YBhg Datuk Haron subsequently served as Ambassador Permanent Representative of Malaysia to the United Nations and other International Organisations (including the GATT and the WTO) and Specialised Agencies in Geneva, Switzerland from September 1992 to December On his return, he was appointed as the Secretary- General of the Ministry of Primary Industries where he served until He served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Malaysian Palm Oil Promotion Council from 2000 until his retirement in January Other Malaysian public companies in which he is a director are Kulim (Malaysia) Berhad, Jerneh Asia Berhad and Jerneh Insurance Berhad. YBhg Datuk Haron is a member of the Options Committee of the Board. He attended all of the 7 Board Meetings held in the year ended 31 December YBhg Dato Azman holds a First Class Honours Degree in Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, the Malaysian Institute of Accountants and a Fellow of the Malaysian Institute of Banks. YBhg Dato Azman is the Director and Group Chief Executive of Symphony House Berhad and the Executive Chairman of Bolton Berhad. Prior to this, YBhg Dato Azman was appointed by the Government of Malaysia in 1998 to set-up and head Danaharta Nasional Berhad and subsequently became its chairman until He was also the Chairman of the Corporate Debt Restructuring Committee until its closure in His previous career appointments include auditing with KPMG in London, finance with the Island & Peninsular Group and investment banking with Bumiputra Merchant Bankers and Amanah Merchant Bank, the latter as Chief Executive Officer. Outside his professional engagement, YBhg Dato Azman is active in public service. He sits on the boards of a number of Government Linked Corporations namely Khazanah Nasional Berhad, Malaysia Airline Systems Berhad, PLUS Expressways Berhad and Pharmaniaga Berhad. YBhg Dato Azman also serves as a member of the Bursa Malaysia Securities Market Consultative Panel, the National Council for Scientific Research and Development, the National Innovation Council and PEMUDAH, the Special Task Force to Facilitate Business. He holds the post of Chairman of Motorsports Commission of Malaysia and is a director of the Kuala Lumpur Business Club. YBhg Dato Azman is a member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board. He attended all of the 7 Board

4 35 Dato Mohammed Azlan bin Hashim Foong Choong Hong Non- YBhg Dato Azlan, 51, a Malaysian, is an Independent Non-Executive 13 July YBhg Dato Azlan graduated with a Bachelor of Economics from Monash University in 1978, and has had extensive experience in the corporate sector. YBhg Dato Azlan is the Chairman of PROTON Holdings Berhad and D & O Ventures Berhad. He also serves as a Non-Executive Director of various government and non-government related entities including Khazanah Nasional Berhad, Malaysian Industry-Government Group For High Technology and Golden Pharos Berhad. He has served in various capacities in the financial services industry and investment holding companies, including as Chief Executive Bumiputra-Merchant Bankers Berhad, Group Managing Director Amanah Capital Malaysia Berhad and Executive Chairman Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange Group. YBhg Dato Azlan chairs the Audit and Risk Management Mr Foong, 47, a Malaysian, is a Non-Independent Non-Executive 17 March Mr Foong holds a post-graduate degree in Management Studies majoring in Finance, from Middlesex University, United Kingdom. He also holds a Masters in Business Administration from the Irish International University. Mr Foong started his career with Robert Fleming Merchant Bank in the United Kingdom as a Economist responsible for South-East Asian markets and as an adviser for European and British pension funds and insurance companies on investments in South-East Asia and the Far East. Mr Foong returned to Malaysia to develop a joint venture company with Powers Supermarkets (UK), a then wholly-owned unit of Associated British Foods public listed company, to develop a Far Eastern sourcing house based in Malaysia. Mr Foong is a Certified Financial Planner and also a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute (UK). He also plays an advisory role in the Investment Committee of several multi-national companies for the identification of investments and development of business opportunities. He is currently the Managing Director of Asian Asset Group Sdn Bhd and a director of Asian Asset Management Sdn Bhd. Mr Foong is a member of the Audit and Risk Management

5 36 profile of directors (cont d.) Sreesanthan a/l Eliathamby Mr Sreesanthan, 47, a Malaysian, is an Independent Non-Executive 18 April Mr Sreesanthan obtained his undergraduate law degree from the University of Malaya and his post graduate degree in law from the University of Oxford, United Kingdom. Mr Sreesanthan is an Advocate & Solicitor and a Partner with the legal firm of Messrs. Kadir, Andri & Partners. He was formerly a Legal Assistant and later a Partner with the legal firm of Messrs. Zain & Co. Subsequent to that, he was a Partner in the legal firm of Messrs. Zul Rafique & Partners. Mr Sreesanthan is also a member of the Investment Committee of Amanah Saham Wawasan 2020, an accredited mediator of the Malaysian Mediation Centre, a member of the Bursa Malaysia Central Depository Advisory Committee and a member of the Investigating Tribunal Panel of the Advocates and Solicitors Disciplinary Board. He currently sits on the Board of Chemical Company of Malaysia Berhad. Shah Hakim Zain Non-Independent Executive Director Chief Executive Officer Encik Shah Hakim, 43, a Malaysian, is the Chief Executive Officer/Non-Independent Executive Director of the Company and was appointed to the Board on 3 March Encik Shah Hakim started his career as an auditor with Ernst & Young and was subsequently promoted as Consulting Manager, responsible for servicing large corporations. He went on to be appointed as Executive Director of a regional packaging manufacturer in 1992, with direct operational responsibility. He currently sits on the Board of Sapura Industrial Berhad, Scomi Marine Bhd, Scomi Engineering Bhd and KMCOB Capital Berhad. Encik Shah Hakim is a member of the Options Committee of the Board. He attended all of the 7 Board Meetings held in the year ended 31 December Mr Sreesanthan is a member of the Audit and Risk Committee of the Board and had attended 6 out of the 7 Board Meetings held in the year ended 31 December Note: None of the Directors have any family relationship with any other Director and/or major shareholder of. None of the Directors have any conflict of interest with. None of the Directors have been convicted for offences within the past ten years (other than traffic offences, if any).

PROFILE OF DIRECTORS. Scomi Marine Bhd Annual Report 2006

PROFILE OF DIRECTORS. Scomi Marine Bhd Annual Report 2006 18 PROFILE OF DIRECTORS Tan Sri Nik Mohamed bin Nik Yaacob Peh Kwee Chim Meer Sadik bin Habib Mohamed 19 TAN SRI NIK MOHAMED BIN NIK YAACOB YBhg Tan Sri Nik Mohamed, 57, a Malaysian, is a Non-Independent