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Independent Non-Executive Director

Chairman, Board of Directors

With more than 30 years of investment experience as well as extensive knowledge in corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions and capital markets, Ken most recently was an Executive Director, Investments at Khazanah Nasional Berhad until 2018. Previously, he was a Board Member and Advisor to the CEO of Qatar Holding LLC, the principal investment vehicle of the Qatar Investment Authority; he also oversaw the QIA’s global direct investments as well as its investments in private equity, special situation and venture capital funds. Prior to then, he was Co-Head of the Asia-Pacific Corporate Finance Group at Citigroup Global Markets, having joined Salomon Brothers in New York. Prior to Salomon, Ken was with Lehman Brothers in its Merchant Banking and Principal Investment businesses.

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Chairman, Board Audit Committee

Chairman, Related Party Transaction Committee

With over 37 years in the profession, Abraham has extensive experience in audits, investigations, financial consulting, initial public offerings (IPOs), and the corporatisation and privatisation of entities across various industries. A national partner at Arthur Andersen from 1994 to 1997, he was appointed Worldwide Partner in 1997, a role he held until 2001. He then joined Ernst & Young as a Partner in 2002, retiring in 2016 as part of the Hospitality, Property, and Infrastructure Group. He was a council member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) from 2007 to 2011 and a committee member of ACCA Malaysia’s Advisory Committee from 2007 to 2009. He has also served in various committees and working groups of MIA and MICPA.

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Chairman, Board Nomination and Remuneration Committee

Chairman, EDOTCO Board Investment Committee

Roslina is an experienced investment management professional with 28 years in the asset management industry in Malaysia and internationally. Until August 2021, she served as Group CEO of ValueCap, a Malaysian Government-Linked Investment Company. Prior to ValueCap, she was Managing Director of Amundi Malaysia and Director of Amundi Islamic Malaysia. She joined Amundi Malaysia in 2008, having previously held fund management roles at CIMB-Principal Asset Management from 2004 to 2008. She also served in various capacities at AMMB Holdings Berhad, including roles at AmInvestment Management, Arab-Malaysian Merchant Bank, Arab-Malaysian Asset Management Berhad, and Arab-Malaysian Unit Trusts Berhad from 1990 to 2004.

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Non-Independent Non-Executive Director (Nominee of Axiata Group Berhad)

Chairman, Board Risk and Compliance Committee

Member, Board Audit Committee

Member, EDOTCO Board Investment Committee

Currently the Group Chief Financial Officer of Axiata Group Berhad, Nik Rizal Kamil brings extensive expertise in accounting, finance, and investments. Previously, he was Group Chief Financial Officer at RHB Bank from 2021 to 2023. Prior to RHB, he was Executive Director, Investments at Khazanah Nasional Berhad, leading investment and divestment projects, value creation initiatives, and overall asset class strategy execution domestically and internationally, particularly in the telecommunications, media, and technology sector. He has also served on the Boards of Telekom Malaysia and Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad.

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Appointed in 2021, Thomas is currently the Group Chief Strategy & Technology Officer of Axiata Group Berhad. Previously, he was Axiata Group’s Executive Vice President for Technology from January 2020 while concurrently serving as CEO of Smart Axiata in Cambodia, a position he held since mid-2008. He led Smart Axiata from a greenfield operation to market leadership, including the acquisition of Star-Cell in 2011 and the merger with Hello Axiata in 2013. He has extensive experience in the telecommunications industry, having held key management positions at Siemens AG’s Communication Division and Nokia Siemens Networks. He was also a member of the Supervisory Board of Azerfon in Azerbaijan.

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Non-Independent Non-Executive Director (Nominee of Khazanah Nasional Berhad)

Member, Board Nomination and Remuneration Committee

Dr Farid Mohamed Sani is currently the Head, Digitalisation and Head, Transformation of Khazanah Nasional Berhad. He rejoined Khazanah in December 2018 after serving as Group Chief Strategy Officer of UEM Group Berhad. Prior to that, he was with Telekom Malaysia Berhad from 2012 to 2017. Dr Farid first joined Khazanah in July 2004 and stayed until 2011. He was previously a consultant at McKinsey & Co. He holds a Bachelor’s, Master’s degree and a PhD in Chemical Engineering, all from the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom.

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Eysa is currently Senior Vice President of Investments at Khazanah Nasional Berhad, leading the telecommunications, media and technology sector. He joined Khazanah in January 2012 and was responsible for the agrifoods sector. Previously, he served as Manager, Business Strategy and Corporate Liaison at Sime Darby Berhad in China, responsible for the ports and water utilities business segment. Prior to that, he was part of the Corporate Finance team within Sime Darby’s Group Strategy in Kuala Lumpur, covering the utilities, industrial, and motors business segment.

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Chief Executive Officer

Adlan was previously the Chief Financial Officer of PT. XL Axiata Tbk and Celcom Axiata Berhad, where he also served as Chief Corporate Officer. With extensive experience in financial management, he has held key leadership roles, including Vice President of Financial Accounting & Management Reporting at Celcom Axiata. Earlier in his career, he spent nine years at Arthur Andersen & Co., gaining extensive expertise in financial strategy and risk management.

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Chief Financial Officer

Annis was previously the Chief Corporate Development Officer at Axiata Group Bhd, and the Chief Officer and Head of Investment Banking at Kuwait Finance House. He brings extensive experience in investment and corporate banking, corporate finance and treasury, and structured
M&A.

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Director, Group Strategy

Director, Malaysia Business

Acting Country Managing Director Sri Lanka

Gayan, a founding member of EDOTCO, has played a key role in its growth since 2012 including the carve-out of seed tower assets from Axiata Group, portfolio expansion across eight Asian markets, negotiation of organic and inorganic customer contracts and related capital exercises. Before EDOTCO, he was in business development, corporate restructuring and M&A roles within Axiata Group across South and Southeast Asian markets. Earlier, as AVP of Group Corporate Finance in Telekom Malaysia International, he specialised in financing, funding, investment and divestment initiatives across TM’s footprint, contributing to strategic expansions shifting the portfolio from Africa to Asia.

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Country Managing Director, EDOTCO Pakistan

Aziz is an accomplished telecom leader who previously served as President & CEO and Board Member of Ufone. During his tenure, he was recognised as one of the Top 10 Telecom CEOs globally at the World Communication Awards (2010) and among Asia’s Top 10 Telecom CEOs at the Asian Communication Awards (2011). With a strong background in financial management, he has held key positions as CFO at Warid Telecom and Celtel International B.V., and served as a Financial Management Consultant at Millicom International Cellular S.A. His career reflects a track record of exceptional leadership and deep expertise in the telecommunications industry.

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Country Managing Director, EDOTCO Philippines

Suraj was formerly the Director of Engineering and Operations at EDOTCO and has held various leadership positions at Maxis, including Head of Customer Experience and Operations Enterprise Business and Head of Network Operations Centre, specialising in network engineering and operations.

Acting Country Managing Director, EDOTCO Sri Lanka

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Director, Governance, Risk & Compliance

Azza was previously the Vice President of Governance, Risk & Compliance at Khazanah Nasional Berhad and has extensive experience in risk management and regulatory compliance, including governance turnaround initiatives. Prior to that, she was with Deloitte UK in London, specialising in audit and consultancy services for infrastructure, public bodies and higher education sectors across Europe.

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Country Managing Director, EDOTCO Bangladesh

Sunil is a seasoned leader with over 30 years of experience in the telecommunications and
infrastructure sectors. His career spans senior management roles across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, providing him with deep expertise in driving growth and innovation in diverse markets. Prior to joining EDOTCO, Sunil was Vice President at Ericsson, where he played a critical role in building strategic partnerships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

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Director, Engineering Technology & Innovation

Pradeep was formerly the Group Chief Technology Officer at Dialog Axiata PLC, where he led technology strategy, planning and operations covering a wide range of networks and services, including the mobile, broadband, fixed line, digital television and international telecommunications infrastructures. He has 29 years experience in Telecommunications.

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Country Managing Director, EDOTCO Cambodia

Ashok was formerly the Director of Digital Accelerator at EDOTCO where he spearheaded digital transformation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and innovation. Ashok brings over 15 years experience in Information Technology, Service Management and the telecommunication industry. Prior to EDOTCO and Axiata, Ashok held various leadership roles at Ericsson and Hewlett-Packard, leading regional operations, service delivery, and process optimisation, driving business growth through technology and strategic initiatives.

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Director, Human Resources

Leong has nearly 30 years experience in Human Resources (HR) and has held several key leadership roles at EDOTCO. He served as Director of HR for EDOTCO Pakistan, Malaysia, and Cambodia, as well as the Director of Group HR Operations & Special Projects. Before joining EDOTCO, Leong held various HR leadership positions at Axiata Group and Maxis.

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Director, Corporate Affairs

Noreen previously served as Group General Manager, Corporate Communications at MRCB, where she led corporate branding, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability initiatives. Before that, she was Digital Economy Programme Director at the Ministry of Communications & Multimedia, overseeing national digital transformation campaigns such as #SayaDigital and MyDigital Blueprint. Earlier in her career, she held leadership roles at MDEC, spearheading nationwide outreach campaigns, and at HSBC, driving employee engagement strategies. With over 20 years of experience, she was Gartner’s 2023 Marketing & Communications Global Leader of the Year and Malaysia’s Top Leader in Corporate Marketing at the 2022 and 2023 CMO Awards.

Group Chief Executive Officer

Member, Board Risk and Compliance Committee

Adlan brings extensive knowledge and experience in the rapidly evolving telecommunications industry across two of the region’s largest and most dynamic markets—Indonesia and Malaysia. Adlan was previously the Chief Financial Officer of PT. XL Axiata Tbk and Celcom Axiata Berhad, where he also served as Chief Corporate Officer. With extensive experience in financial management, he has held key leadership roles, including Vice President of Financial Accounting & Management Reporting at Celcom Axiata. Earlier in his career, he spent nine years at Arthur Andersen & Co., gaining extensive expertise in financial strategy and risk management.

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Director, Projects

Shireen has been with EDOTCO for over a decade, pioneering the Finance Shared Services and later, establishing the Global Shared Services, which covered Finance, Supply Chain Management, Digital and Human Resources. With a comprehensive understanding of EDOTCO’s business gained from her experience across various functions, she now serves as the Project Director for one of EDOTCO’s key projects. Previously, she served as the Group Financial Controller. Prior to EDOTCO, Shireen spent 13 years at IBM Malaysia, overseeing Statutory and Tax Accounting for Asia Pacific countries, including Australia, New Zealand, ASEAN countries, and India.

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Group Financial Controller

Azleen was formerly the Chief Financial Officer at Jewel Digital Ventures Sdn. Bhd. and Group Chief Financial Officer at MyCreative Ventures Sdn. Bhd. She has also held financial management roles at Ekuiti Nasional Berhad and Media Prima Berhad.

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Head, Group Internal Audit

Jubaer brings over two decades of expertise in finance, strategy, and M&A across the local and global telecom and investment holding landscape. He has held senior leadership roles including acting Director of Merger Integration, EVP of Enterprise PMO, Head of Integrated Planning Finance, and EVP of Corporate Strategy at Robi Axiata in Bangladesh. His experience also encompasses roles within the Finance divisions of Axiata Group Berhad and Telekom Malaysia International (TMI), Malaysia, and most recently as Director of Finance for EDOTCO Bangladesh.

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Head, Group Company Secretarial

Azrin was previously the Manager, Secretarial at Faber Group Berhad, with experience in corporate governance and company secretarial functions.

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Head, Group Project Management Office

Queen has extensive experience in project management, having previously held dual roles as Head of HR Projects, Planning & Analytics, and Head of Rewards at Hong Leong Bank Berhad. In these positions, she spearheaded strategic initiatives and managed performance management, rewards, benefits, and compensation functions. Prior to that, Queen held project management roles at Symphony BPO Solutions, where she specialised in business process optimisation and customer relationship management (CRM).

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Acting Director, Mergers and Acquisitions

Janaka joined EDOTCO Group in 2014 as a member of the pioneer team tasked with establishing the company through the carve-out of Axiata’s passive infrastructure assets. Over the past 11+ years, he has played a key role in shaping EDOTCO’s Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) functions, contributing to a wide range of initiatives including buy-side and sell-side M&A across nine markets, private placement exercises, joint ventures, and strategic collaborations. In his current role, Janaka leads the M&A function, overseeing the origination and execution of all M&A transactions across EDOTCO’s regional footprint. Before relocating to Kuala Lumpur, Janaka spent over seven years at Dialog Axiata, Sri Lanka’s leading telecommunications provider, where he held positions in both Corporate Finance and Radio Engineering.

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Rohayu Rosnani Mohd Adanan

Caretaker, EDOTCO Indonesia

Ayu brings over 23 years of experience in financial management, internal controls, and taxation across diverse industries. Her career includes significant leadership roles such as CFO of Xperanti, Group Financial Controller of Revenue Valley, and Director of Finance and Shared Service at UNITAR. She has also held senior positions at PTP, Maxis, Petronas, PwC, and EY, gaining expertise in port, shipping, oil and gas, telecommunications, education, food & beverage, IOT, and tower communication services.

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