Encik Amalanathan Thomas
Independent, Non-Executive Director

Encik Amalanathan a/l L. Thomas was appointed to the Board as an Independent, Non-Executive Director on 21 January 2022. He is also a member of the Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Practice Note 17 Board Committee.

He holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Malaya and has obtained Professional Qualifications in Accounting and Taxation. He holds memberships in the Malaysian Institute of Accountants, Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia, Institute of Internal Auditors Malaysia, ASEAN Chartered Professional Accountant, Malaysian Institute of Management and Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia.

Prior to his retirement on 30 June 2021, he was the Group Director, Financial Services of DRB-HICOM Berhad. He was appointed as Principal Officer of DRB-HICOM Berhad on 1 April 2016. He was responsible for the overall financial management of the Group and has a wide range of experience in Financial Reporting/Audit, Corporate Governance, Taxation, Debt & Equity Restructuring, Reorganization of companies and Risk & Sustainability management.

He sits on the Board of Labuan Reinsurance (L) Ltd. and also the Chairman of Remuneration and Nomination Committee and a member of Audit Committee.

Encik Amalanathan a/l L. Thomas does not have any family relationship with and is not related to any director of Zelan Berhad and/or major shareholder of Zelan Berhad and does not have any conflict of interest with the Company. Encik Amalanathan a/l L. Thomas has no conviction for any offence within the past five years and there was no public sanction or penalty imposed by the relevant regulatory bodies during the financial year.