Gamuda Berhad Appoints Encik Mohammed Rashdan Yusof as Deputy Group Managing Director and Principal Officer, Effective May 1, 2018
April 27, 2018
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Gamuda Berhad announced the appointment of Encik Mohammed Rashdan Yusof as Deputy Group Managing Director and Principal Officer of the company, effective May 1, 2018. Encik Rashdan will lead the property business by providing strategic direction and exploring collaborative partnerships with the aim of harnessing the value of Gamuda Land's vast landbank. He will work alongside Deputy Group Managing Director, Dato' Ir Ha Tiing Tai, who will continue to lead Gamuda Engineering as the unit focusses on clinching significant contracts given the strong pipeline of railway projects planned for the country. Encik Rashdan will also spearhead Gamuda's significant investment into technology and innovation under the Digital Transformation Roadmap to enhance the Group's competitive edge. In line with this, he will play a key role in growing the business for Gamuda IBS, the country's first digital and robotic Industrialised Building System facility in Malaysia. Encik Rashdan's corporate experience comes from heading up key portfolios in various government linked companies and corporate advisory firms. Encik Rashdan possesses sound knowledge on the workings of the public transport sector, having worked with several transport firms on M&A deals that, namely, culminated in the formation of Prasarana and RAPID KL. Encik Rashdan was also strategic advisor to the Government in the setting up of the Land Public Transport Commission, SPAD.
Gamuda Berhad is a Malaysia-based investment holding company, which is engaged in the business of civil engineering, infrastructure, and township developments. It operates through three segments: Engineering and Construction, Property Development and Club Operations, and Highways. The Engineering and Construction segment is engaged in the construction of highways and bridges, airfield facilities, railways, tunnels, water treatment plants, dams, and general and trading services related to construction activities. The Property Development and Club Operations segment is engaged in the development of residential and commercial properties and club operations. It also operates quarry, manufactures premix, and provides project delivery. It offers information technology services, and manufacture, supply, and laying of road surfacing materials. Its project includes Sitra Causeway Bridges, Kuantan Bridge, Pulau Bunting Bridge, Hamad International Airport, Sungai Selangor Dam, and more.