Top jobs at CMS go to Isaac Lugun and Goh Chii Bing
KUCHING: Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad ( CMS) has confirmed that Dato Isaac Lugun and Goh Chii Bing will helm the CMS business juggernaut as Group Chief Corporate Officer and Group Chief Operating Officer respectively.
This will take effect when Dato’ Richard Curtis retires as Group Managing Director on Dec 31 this year, though Curtis will remain as Non-Independent Non-Executive Director until the end of 2018.
CMS chairman Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Syed Anwar Jamalullail said on behalf of everyone at CMS, he would like to thank Richard for his hard work and commitment to the company over the last 11 years.
“Dato’ Richard (Curtis) played a big role in implementing the company’s 10-year strategic plan to expand and diversify CMS’ business portfolios, allowing CMS to lay a solid foundation for growth, realising the company’s full potential while playing an active role in the community.
“Between them, Dato Isaac and Goh have over 45 years with CMS, working closely with Dato’ Richard and the Board of Directors to deliver an unprecedented decade of growth. This intimate understanding of CMS’ businesses, shared belief in the company’s direction, proven track record and profound business acumen means absolute continuity we can leverage on as we usher in a new era of leadership,” he said.
He said the Board is delighted to see Isaac and Goh taking these top two positions because the Board knows them, their qualities, expertise and capabilities.
“This familiarity with Dato Isaac and Goh instils the Board with absolute confidence that our succession planning is sound, solid and geared for even greater successes. Both gentlemen will report to and work closely with Datuk Syed Ahmad Alwee Alsree, Group Executive Director.”
CMS has evolved from a single product manufacturer of cement beginning in 1974 to become a corporation focused on its Vision ‘ To be the pride of Sarawak & Beyond’.
Today, the company’s portfolio spans over 35 companies involved in cement manufacturing, construction materials, trading, construction, road maintenance, property development, financial services, smelting, telco infrastructure, education and services.