Proton Holdings Berhad will get a new CEO effective April 1, 2016. The new man in the hot seat will be Datuk Ahmad Fuaad bin Kenali, who is currently DRB-HICOM’s CFO.
Prior to joining DRB-HICOM, Datuk Ahmad Fuaad was the Chief Financial Officer at Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad. He has held positions in Arthur Andersen & Co, Petaling Garden and Ernst & Young in the past.
The national carmaker will also get a new Deputy CEO – Datuk Radzaif bin Mohamed, currently DRB-HICOM COO in charge of Automotive Distribution & Manufacturing.
Current Proton CEO Datuk Harith will go back to DRB-HICOM as head of the Automotive Distribution & Manufacturing division to resume the position vacated by Datuk Radzaif.
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Comments express frustration and skepticism about Proton's leadership, vendor relationships, and overall performance, highlighting issues like cronyism, low quality parts, overstaffing, and financial losses. Many believe changing the CEO alone won't solve deeper systemic problems rooted in governance and vendor overcharging. Suggestions to sell the company, cut staff, and bring in foreign management or partnerships are common. There's strong dissatisfaction with Proton's pricing, quality, and political influences, with some wishing for closure or sale to foreign companies. Others emphasize the need for experienced engineers, a culture overhaul, and transparency. Despite hopes for the new CEO, sentiment remains largely negative, with doubts about Proton's ability to turn around without fundamental reforms. Overall, comments reflect disappointment and distrust towards Proton's current state and management.