Speculation is running rife that Proton’s deputy chief executive officer Datuk Lukman Ibrahim has reportedly resigned from the company, with Utusan and Sinar Harian among those reporting on the matter. If he is indeed resigning, it’ll be the second time he’s doing so.
Back in late July last year, he announced his resignation from Proton, citing personal reasons, but rescinded that decision shortly after to continue on in his current post. With the previous resignation, an official announcement was made by Proton on the matter. This time around, there’s nothing of that sort – the company has neither confirmed or denied anything, merely responding with a ‘no comment’ reply to questions on the subject.
Lukman was appointed to the deputy CEO post at Proton on May 1, 2012, shortly after DRB-Hicom took over control of the national carmaker. Prior to the appointment, he was DRB-Hicom’s group chief operating officer.
Just over a week ago, Lukman spoke to paultan.org about the automaker’s export plans and performance, as well as on the upcoming P2-30A Global Small Car and the general improvements that have been made at Proton of late. If there’s any truth to the matter, it begs the question as to who will replace him.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
The comments reflect widespread dissatisfaction and rumors regarding Datuk Lukman Ibrahim's resignation from Proton's deputy CEO position. Many believe he has left due to poor leadership, internal conflicts, and management issues, with some critics blaming his tenure for declining sales, high staff turnover, project cancellations, and financial losses. There is concern about internal politics, management incompetence, and the influence of DRB and other stakeholders. Several comments express a desire for new leadership, possibly foreign, to revitalize Proton, emphasizing meritocracy and better management. Racial and political tensions also surface, with accusations of nepotism and favoritism. Overall, sentiments are largely negative, viewing the potential resignation as a step towards distress but also as an opportunity for reform and renewal.