BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DATUK MOHD ZAID BIN IBRAHIM

Independent Non-Executive Chairman

Datuk Mohd Zaid bin Ibrahim, aged 73, a Malaysian, was appointed to the Board of Barakah Offshore Petroleum Berhad as an Independent Non-Executive Chairman on 14 October 2019.

He obtained an LLB (University of London) and was called to the Bar at the Inner Temple in London before establishing the largest legal firm in Malaysia. He is now a partner with Zaid Ibrahim Suflan T H Liew & Partners (ZISTHLP). He has over 47 years as a legal practitioner and was involved in multi-disciplinary practices and advises clients on corporate matters, privatisation and financing of major infrastructure projects such as the North-South Highway and water privatisation. He also had extensive experience in advising government agencies on law reform and drafting legislation and regulations.

In 2004, he secured victory as a Member of Parliament representing Kota Bharu. In 2008 he was appointed to be the Cabinet of former Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi,and served as a Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department with responsibility on legal affairs and judicial reform.

Datuk Zaid initiated the preparation of the Judicial Appointments Commission to address the lack of a suitable framework and process in the way Judges were appointed. Datuk Zaid was also involved in the preparation of the framework for the establishment of the Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).

Datuk Zaid persuaded the then government to give Salleh and the five other judges who were removed the compensation they deserved during the 1988 constitutional crisis.

Datuk Zaid is also known for his advocacy for human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in Malaysia.

Datuk Zaid is a prolific writer and author, contributing articles on law, politics, and societal issues to various publications.

Datuk Zaid and his wife, Datin Suliana Shamsuddin, founded and oversee YOKUK - Foundation for the Disabled and Underprivileged, located in Kota Bahru, Kelantan, since its establishment in 1999. This esteemed foundation has positively impacted over 5,000 6000 children and disadvantaged individuals within the community. In addition to aiding thousands of individuals with disabilities, the foundation also offers vital palliative care services to terminally ill cancer patients.

DATO’ SRI NIK HAMDAN BIN DAUD

Group President & Chief Executive Officer
Non-Independent Executive Director

Dato’ Sri Nik Hamdan bin Daud, aged 57, as a Malaysian and is the founder and Executive Director of PBJV Group Sdn Bhd and Barakah Offshore Petroleum Berhad. Holding position as Group President and Chief Executive Officer, he continuously drives the company with various accomplishment in the oil and gas industry.

Dato’ Sri Nik Hamdan commenced his oil and gas career with ExxonMobil before becoming an entrepreneur. He is self-driven and motivated with 29 years of experience in serving various reputable local and international clients.

He has contributed excellent track record to the offshore and onshore sectors by developing and delivering more than RM5.0 billion of jobs. With his leadership, exceptional achievements and commitments, Dato’ Sri Nik Hamdan has captained the company towards very challenging periods and with future success to come.

Graduated with Bachelor of science in Electrical/Electronic Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic institute MA, USA in 1989, Dato’ Sri Nik Hamdan holds directorship in several private limited companies.

He is the Chairman of Executive Committee of Barakah.

SULAIMAN BIN IBRAHIM

Senior Independent Non-Executive Director

Sulaiman bin Ibrahim, aged 64, a Malaysian, was appointed to the Board of Barakah Offshore Petroleum Berhad on 1 March 2012 as Non-Executive Director. On 12 December 2013 he was designated as the Senior Independent Non-Executive Director.

Sulaiman was with PETRONAS Carigali from 1986 to 2011, and was exposed to various areas such as engineering, construction, & structural and installation. He has experienced the full cycle of project management from tendering exercises, detail design, procurement fabrication & installation to hook-up and commissioning of offshore facilities & onshore sludge catchers and tank farms. He also holds directorships in other private limited companies.

Sulaiman graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from University of Malaya in 1984.

He is the Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee.

NURHILWANI BINTI MOHAMAD ASNAWI

Independent Non-Executive Director

Nurhilwani binti Mohamad Asnawi, aged 49, a Malaysian, was appointed to the Board of Barakah Offshore Petroleum Berhad on 1 March 2012 as an Independent Non-Executive Director. She is a Chartered Accountant of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants and has 23 years experience in accounting, finance and treasury.

She joined Konsortium Perkapalan Berhad in 1999 as an Accounts Supervisor and in 2000, Laras Architects Sdn Bhd where she held the position of Accountant. Nurhilwani graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy from University (Institute) Technology MARA in 1998.

She is the Chairperson of the Audit and Risk Management Committee and the member of Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

TENGKU NGAH PUTRA BIN TENGKU AHMAD TAJUDDIN

Independent Non-Executive Director

Tengku Ngah Putra, aged 57, a Malaysian, was appointed to the Board of Director of Barakah Offshore Petroleum Berhad on 8 August 2023 as an Independent Non-Executive Director.

Currently, he is Corporate Advisor to a subsidiary of another public listed company and the Chief, Oil & Gas Cluster at Majlis Tindakan Ekonomi Melayu Bersatu Berhad (MTEM) unit under Malay Chamber of Commerce Malaysia.

Achievement during his tenure with MTEM, he manages to resolve licensing and payment issues on behalf of bumiputra companies with the support of PETRONAS. He also successfully advocated to increase charter-rates and vessel age approval by PETRONAS.

His initiated the LESTARI program with PETRONAS for bumiputra companies to scale up Vendor Development Program (VDP) and collaborate with Human Resource Development Corporation (HRDC) for talent development.

He has more than 36 years of experience in management, public land transportation, freight forwarding and export of Malaysian product to Eastern Europe and Central Asia (markets include Croatia, Russian, Iran Iraq and Libya).

He is a member of Audit and Risk Management Committee and Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

DATO’ SRI AZMAN SHAH BIN MOHD ZAKARIA

Deputy Group President & Chief Executive Officer
Non-Independent Executive Director

Dato’ Sri Azman Shah bin Mohd Zakaria, aged 60, a Malaysian, was appointed to the Board of Barakah Offshore Petroleum Berhad on 14 May 2012 as an Executive Director. He is one of the founding members of PBJV Group Sdn Bhd and is presently the Deputy Group President & Chief Executive Officer of PBJV Group Sdn Bhd starting October 2019.

Dato’ Sri Azman has more than 26 years’ of experience in the oil and gas industry, mainly in the areas of offshore pipeline installation, pre-commissioning and other related services. He started his career as an Aircraft Technician in 1988 with AIROD Sdn Bhd. In 1994, he joined Sukitronics Sdn Bhd as a Project Engineer and subsequently, Projass Engineering Sdn Bhd in 1995 until 1998 as a Lead Engineer where he headed the Mechanical and Piping Construction team for power fabrication and constructions work. He joined PTIS (M) Sdn Bhd as an Operations Manager in 1998 and headed the company’s Pre-commissioning and Commissioning project and operations. In 2000, he joined PBJV as General Manager and led the company in Pre-commissioning and Commissioning, Transportation & Installation, Onshore Pipeline, Hook-Up & Commissioning , Project and Operations.

Dato’ Sri Azman Shah also holds directorships in several private limited companies. He graduated with a Higher Diploma in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering and BTEC Diploma in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering from Wigan and Leigh Technical College (Salford University), Greater Manchester, UK in 1994. He is also qualified as gas pipeline licensed contractor with the Energy Commission of Malaysia.

He is a member of Executive Committee.

DATO’ RASDEE BIN ABDULLAH

President & Chief Executive, PBJV Group Sdn Bhd
Non-Independent Executive Director

Dato’ Rasdee bin Abdullah, aged 54, a Malaysian, was appointed to the Board of Barakah Offshore Petroleum Berhad on 14 May 2012 as an Executive Director. He is also the President & Chief Executive of PBJV and has assumed the role since 2014.

He has over 30 years of experience in areas such as project management, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning of onshore and offshore oil and gas facilities. He started his career in 1994 and has served a few local oil and gas main contractor such as Drexel Bakti Oilfield Sdn Bhd, MMC Engineering & and Service Sdn Bhd, Shapadu Energy and Engineering Sdn Bhd and Ranhlil Engineers and Constructors Sdn Bhd.

Dato’ Rasdee also holds directorship in other private limited companies. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from University of Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA in 1993.

He is a member of Executive Committee.

ENCIK AZAMAN BIN SHARIF

Independent Non-Executive Chairman

Encik Azaman Bin Sharif, aged 62, a Malaysian, was appointed to the Board of Barakah Offshore Petroleum Berhad on 28 Feb 2024 as an Independent Non-Executive Director.

En.Azaman has more than 33 years of working experience of which 30 years was in Oil & Gas Industry. He started his career with Contractor, Government, Consultant and National Oil Company. His past experience covered strategic planning, final investment decision, economic, risk analysis, field development plan, subsurface activities, project management and supply chain management.

He graduated with Advanced Diploma,in Civil Engineering from MARA Institute of Technology in 1986, and in 2006 with Graduate Certificate in International Management from University of Melbourne, Australia.

He is the Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee.