TM promotes Rais to chief technology and innovation officer
KUALA LUMPUR: Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) yesterday announced the appointment of Datuk Mohd Rais Azhar as its new chief technology and innovation officer (CTIO), effective Sunday, following the retirement of Datuk Rafaai Samsi.
Prior to this, Rais was TM deputy CTIO.
In addition to his new role as CTIO, he remains the chief information security officer of TM — the position that he has served since last year.
As CTIO, Rais will be responsible for network, information technology and overall technical delivery, fulfilment and assurance for the group.
In addition, he will strategise, formulate, direct and lead the implementation and operations of information security organisation.
This covers information security strategy, architecture, governance, risk, compliance, development and threat intelligence and operations.
This is to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of protection for information assets.
“We are pleased to congratulate Datuk Mohd Rais on his promotion as TM’s CTIO.
“As a TM home grown leader, he has the experience and expertise to elevate innovation at TM in the era of digital natives,” said TM group chief executive officer Datuk Seri Mohammed Shazalli Ramly.
Rais has vast experience in Malaysia’s telecommunications industry and he was also one of the pioneers in establishing Corporate Information Superhighway team, providing TM’s first Frame Relay service back in 1997.
In addition, he has been involved in and actively led numerous transformation projects.
Meanwhile, Shazalli expressed his utmost gratitude to Rafaai for his dedication, contribution and loyalty to the TM Group during his tenure.