Global Oriental Berhad announced the appointment of DATUK SERI AHMAD BIN HAMZAH (Age 75) as Non Executive Chairman, effective July 13, 2023. Directorate: Independent and Non Executive. Working experience and occupation: He was a Member of Parliament for Jasin, Melaka from March 2008 to November 2022 and served as Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Industries from March 2020 to November 2022, Chairman of Malaysian Palm Oil Board from August 2016 to May 2018, Chairman of Malaysian Highway Authority from June 2015 to August 2016 and Chairman of Malaysian Rubber Board from May 2010 to December 2015.

Before entering the federal Parliament, he was a three terms member of the Melaka State Legislative Assembly for Serkam from April 1995 to March 2008. He was a senior exco member for the state of Melaka and served as Chairman of the Agriculture and Rural Development from 1995 to 1999, Chairman of the Industry, Science and Technology from 1999 to 2004 and Chairman of the Health, Consumer Affair and Human Resources from 2004 to 2008. Qualifications: Degree in Bachelor of Science (Business Management Studies) from North West London University.