TAN SRI DATO’ AHMAD BIN MOHD DON

Independent Non-Executive Director

Tan Sri Dato’ Ahmad Bin Mohd Don, aged 64 and a Malaysian was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director on 1 October 2006. He is the Chairman of the Audit Committee and the Nomination Committee.

Tan Sri Dato’ Ahmad graduated with a Bsc. Econ. Honours degree from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, United Kingdom in 1969. He is a Fellow of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and a Member of the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Tan Sri Dato’ Ahmad started his career with the Corp of Accountants, Government of Malaysia between 1972 and 1973 before joining the private sector. He served as the financial controller between 1973 and 1980 in companies such as Syarikat Jengka Sdn. Bhd, Mansfield Berhad and Pernas Securities Sdn. Bhd. where he was also the company secretary. In November 1980, he joined Permodalan Nasional Berhad as the Deputy General Manager and was involved in the planning and launching of the National Unit Trust Scheme in 1981. Subsequently in April 1982, he joined Malayan Banking Berhad as General Manager, Treasury. During his service with Malayan Banking Berhad, he rose through the ranks of Senior General Manager and Board Member, then as Executive Director and in January 1991 he was appointed the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, a position which he held until 1994.

In May 1994, he was appointed the Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia, initially for a period of 3 years and in May 1997 was re-appointed for a further period of 3 years. He resigned as the Governor of Bank Negara in August 1998. He is currently a Director of MAA Holdings Berhad Group and a Director of KAF Investment Bank Berhad, Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Berhad and J.P.Morgan Chase Bank Berhad.

He is not related to any Director and/or major shareholder of United Malacca Berhad and has no personal interest in any business arrangement involving the Company. He has attended all the six Board Meetings held in the financial year ended 30 April 2011. He has never been convicted of any offence.