Stock Exchange Filings
Axiata strives to raise our shareholder value by striking a balance between
short-term profitability and long-term growth.
Axiata strives to raise our shareholder value by striking a balance between
short-term profitability and long-term growth.
| Date of change | 24 Mar 2023 |
| Name | DR SHRIDHIR SARIPUTTA HANSA WIJAYASURIYA |
| Age | 54 |
| Gender | Male |
| Nationality | Sri Lanka |
| Designation | Executive Director |
| Directorate | Executive |
| Type of change | Appointment |
| No |
Qualifications
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Major/Field of Study
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Institute/University
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Additional Information
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| 1 |
Doctorate
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Digital Mobile Communications |
University of Bristol, UK |
|
| 2 |
Masters
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Business Administration |
University of Warwick, UK |
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| 3 |
Degree
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering |
University of Cambridge, UK |
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| 4 |
Professional Qualification
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Chartered Engineer and Fellow |
Institute of Engineering Technology (IET), UK |
| Working experience and occupation |
1. Founding management team of Dialog Axiata PLC (1994) before assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) (1997-2016). 2. Founding CEO of Axiata Digital Services Sdn Bhd (2012-2014). 3. Corporate Executive Vice President and Regional CEO for South Asia of Axiata (2016-2020). 4. CEO of Telecommunications Business & Group Executive Vice President of Axiata Group Berhad (Axiata) (since January 2020) and interim Joint Acting Group CEO of Axiata (since 1 June 2022). Dr. Shridhir Sariputta Hansa Wijayasuriya was a former Chair of GSMA Asia Pacific and is currently the nominee of Axiata on the Board of GSMA. |
| Directorships in public companies and listed issuers (if any) |
CelcomDigi Berhad |
| 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 |
1) Holds 686,473 ordinary shares in Axiata; 2) Holds 736,850 restricted share plan of ordinary shares in Axiata pursuant to LTIP of Axiata; and 3) Holds 2,408,470 ordinary shares (Direct) and 440 ordinary shares (Indirect) in Dialog Axiata PLC, a subsidiary of Axiata. |
| Company Name | AXIATA GROUP BERHAD |
| Stock Name | AXIATA |
| Date Announced | 24 Mar 2023 |
| Category | Change in Boardroom |
| Reference Number | C03-24032023-00020 |
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