Ammar Ghazali is Group Chief People Officer of Dagang NeXchange Berhad (“DNeX”), with effect from 3 April 2023.
History
He is responsible for leading, formulating and implementing progressive strategies to support DNeX’s Group Human Resources grow its existing talent pool by developing a highly engaged working culture in driving towards becoming a high-performance organisation.
He formerly held various management positions with over 25 years of extensive experience in diverse conglomerates, including in Government-Linked Companies and Public Listed Companies, covering diversified industries such as property, industrial, transportation, retail and shipping.
He previously served as Head of Group Human Resources and Administration at M K Land Holdings Bhd and Head of Human Resources and Administration at Jakel Group of Companies.
Prior to that, he was Head of Human Resources and Administration at Sime Darby Property Berhad and worked in Sime Darby Industrial Sdn Bhd (formally known as Tractors Malaysia Sdn Bhd), helming various management and managerial positions.
Key highlights of his recent experience include his direct involvement in driving engagement transformation & HR best practices, which led to the company being awarded the 2015 Aon Hewitt Best Employer Award and HR Asia Best Companies to Work For in Asia 2015, during his stint at Sime Darby Property Berhad.
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Science from International Islamic University, Malaysia (“IIUM”) and a Law Degree (“LLB”) from Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia (UiTM). He is also an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, United Kingdom (CIPD, UK).