Academic Qualification

 

Bachelor of Management (Hons), Universiti Sains Malaysia

 

Professional Background

 

He has extensive experience in human resources (“HR”), business development and organisational management across multiple international energy companies. His key positions included:

• Chief Human Resources Officer, SSTCM (2023–2025) | SumiSaujana (2025–present) – leads the Group’s overall HR strategy and organisational development initiatives.
• Director, Human Resource and Corporate Services, SSTCM (2021–2023) – responsible for HR, corporate services and administration.
• People and Organisation Manager, Repsol Oil and Gas Malaysia Limited (2018–2021) – oversaw people strategy, organisation development and HR operations.
• Human Resource Account Manager, Qatar Shell GTL (2016–2017) – managed HR functions for Qatar GTL operations.
• Human Resources Manager, Downstream Manufacturing Department Malaysia, Shell Refining Company (now Hengyuan Refining Company Berhad) (2010–2016) – provided strategic HR support for refinery operations.
• Senior Resourcing Adviser, Shell Global Solutions International BV, The Hague (2006–2010) – responsible for resourcing and talent recruitment for global gas and power projects.
• Human Resource Manager, Shell MDS (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (2001–2006) – led HR management and supported business operations.
• Territory Retail Manager Central, Shell MalaysiaTrading Sdn Bhd (1997–2001) – managed operations and performance of retail stations in the Klang Valley.
• Business Development Executive, Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd (1996–1997) – transferred from Sarawak Shell and responsible for business development functions.
• Human Resource Policy and Development Officer, Sarawak Shell Berhad (1993–1996) – managed HR policies and employee relations.

 

Current Directorship(s) in Other Public Listed Companies:

• None

 

Family Relationship with Other Director(s) and/or Major Shareholder(s) & Declaration

 

Isham Bin Ismail does not have any family relationship with any Director and/or major shareholder of SumiSaujana Group Berhad. He does not have any conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest with the Company and its subsidiaries.

 

He has not been convicted of any offence (other than traffic offences, if any) within the past 5 years and has not been imposed with any public sanction or penalty by the relevant regulatory bodies during the financial year.