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SM Nasarudin appointed Naza Group CEO

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SM NasarudinIn line with the late Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin SM Amin’s wishes, his second son SM Nasarudin has been appointed as the CEO and executive chairman of the NAZA Group of Companies as of the 16th of May 2008. SM Nasarudin, 25, is the late Tan Sri’s second son.

After completing his Business Economics degree from the University of Southern California in the US, he joined Naza Kia Sdn Bhd as a management trainee in 2005.

In 2006, he was appointed Naza Corporation Sdn Bhd head of operations, and took up CEO positions in three Naza companies this year – Nasim Sdn Bhd (Peugeot franchise), Naza Corporation Sdn Bhd, and NZ Diners Sdn Bhd (Naza’s first foray into the food business, Bubba Gump Shrimp).

29 Comments »

  1. arch747 said,

    May 17, 2008 @ 2:33 pm

    Wishing NAZA all the best. Hope the company will be even more prosperous under the new management. Though u’ve only 3 yrs of working experience, I’m sure u can excel. Besides, u have the gene of your late father and a degree from USC.

  2. dr_carz said,

    May 17, 2008 @ 4:23 pm

    may u proseper naza…

    free insurance maybe in next month…

  3. csv said,

    May 17, 2008 @ 4:52 pm

    AP KING!

    anyone has news on the 407 ckd?

  4. _xXx_ said,

    May 17, 2008 @ 5:03 pm

    born with a silver spoon in his mouth

    the eldest son must have been cursing him like hell

  5. Roti Naan said,

    May 17, 2008 @ 7:06 pm

    soooo handsome. AP Prince

  6. afroiq said,

    May 17, 2008 @ 8:00 pm

    another tycoon will be born…congrate to you..may naza success..

    who is the eldest son??..or maybe he’s not in this field..

  7. torishimeyakuin said,

    May 17, 2008 @ 9:26 pm

    He’s so green and young at 25 and he’s going to lead a mega corporation worth billions of dollars with 14 subsidiaries under the group. Damn lucky guy. I believe that there will be a few grand old hands trusted by his late father to guide and advise him.
    At 25, while others can only having wet dream, going fast with a Bentley Continental GT is not a big deal for this guy.

    Anyway congratulation and all the best to the new man at the helm!!

  8. Auto_crat said,

    May 17, 2008 @ 9:27 pm

    Let’s not speculate anything here. That’s their family affairs. May Naza give us more new (interesting) options in the future.

  9. osh_kosh said,

    May 17, 2008 @ 9:31 pm

    so young to be CEO… hmmm… sad to say, even if a USC graduate..& 3 years experiances, it’ll never happen in the “real” world..

    sorry En Nasa, maybe my comment a bit unfair.. probably u r a very capable person & i made a mistake…in that case, i apoligize

    on a positive note, WISH NAZA A VERY BEST LUCK in years to come… & condolence for your great lost..

  10. mystvearn said,

    May 17, 2008 @ 10:09 pm

    He has the credentials. He gets my respect. Hopefully don’t smoke, and no illness along the way. I think he will be better off compared to richest unemployed person on the 4th floor at putrajaya.

  11. osh_kosh said,

    May 17, 2008 @ 10:16 pm

    “…richest unemployed person on the 4th floor at putrajaya.”

    LOL :)

  12. l_rohaizat said,

    May 17, 2008 @ 10:19 pm

    I dun get it…

  13. elpaciko said,

    May 18, 2008 @ 12:05 am

    dun get it?? that certain son in law who seems to be above the law aaa….

  14. loquitor said,

    May 18, 2008 @ 2:01 am

    i know who is he. jeng2 jeng jeng. its start with word before L and it end with word after I. guest who? lalala. anyway congratz to the new owner of NAZA. hope u can help other bumi’s and non bumi’s in mesia biz.

  15. Realeyes said,

    May 18, 2008 @ 9:23 am

    I wish you all the best Mr. Nasa..

  16. haroldz said,

    May 18, 2008 @ 12:18 pm

    say hello 2 my new fren, THE (dee…!) AP King!!

    hope u can do better than ur dad by improving naza customer service.
    and please pleasee bring kia xceed 2 msia!!

  17. carsut said,

    May 18, 2008 @ 3:57 pm

    may be he one of the owner of Bentley Continental GT..whow know :D anywat congrat Mr. Nasa

  18. azrai said,

    May 19, 2008 @ 6:35 pm

    Let us see who are the tv presenter or female artist aftering this guy. :-)

  19. fight_on said,

    May 20, 2008 @ 8:45 am

    Fight on.

  20. MAJUPERAK said,

    May 20, 2008 @ 2:29 pm

    The eldest son is also in the business, he’s the Executive Vice President of Naza Group – SM Faisal who is also the CEO of Naza Italia, he was face of Naza until now suddenly the unheard of 2nd son is being named the Group CEO.

    Hmmm …. what will happen to the eldest son ?? The start of brother/family fued ….

  21. waimak said,

    May 21, 2008 @ 9:34 am

    The best person to replace you is your own sibling, definitely. Congratulations!

  22. QiQi LaLa said,

    February 18, 2009 @ 1:37 pm

    well,i dont mind he’s so green,so young or watever..
    i think he’s HOT!!
    haha good luck man..
    take care your father’s company wisely..
    dont play2 aa….

  23. fazlinajamal said,

    February 25, 2009 @ 8:41 am

    good luck…wish u all the best in doing ur job..wish to see u one day

  24. fazlinajamal said,

    February 25, 2009 @ 8:43 am

    wish u good luck in doing ur job..wish to c u one day

  25. Ainah Mahmood said,

    March 15, 2009 @ 1:28 pm

    Congratulation , wish you all the best & don’t forget what’s important thing
    in life agama , keluarga & saudara saudara mu yang berada di kota singa ingin sekali to met up with you kirim salam pada ibu Zaleha dari mak cik Ainah yang ingin bertemu pada 22 Mar 2009 but don’t know your alamat.

  26. kasih said,

    March 24, 2009 @ 1:24 am

    he capable person…regardless, what people says..bla2…
    i’m still proud with this ‘anak melayu’.. ‘Melayu Boleh’

  27. TrueLove_one said,

    July 10, 2009 @ 4:18 pm

    i know its to late to say congratulation…but its ok…congratulation become the ceo naza group…thank coz be one of success anak melayu…dont forget Allah and always think about Akhirat in what ever decision you made..may Allah always with you. always have a good communication with your family especialy your older brother…(”;)

  28. maruko said,

    July 18, 2009 @ 6:38 pm

    wish u all the best…

    teruskan kegemilangan yg telah dicipta oleh bapa tersayang…

    caiyaok!

  29. Hayati UTM said,

    October 27, 2009 @ 9:23 pm

    CONGARATULATIONS NASA!!!!!
    NASA + NAZA..
    EM OK..MAY SUCCESS BE ALONG UR WAY..
    YATI NAZA UMNO PMTG PASIR..
    SALAM.

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