KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — CelcomDigi Bhd has formally appointed Albern Murty as chief executive officer (CEO) effective today.
The 53-year-old has been part of the management team since the Celcom-Digi merger on November 30, 2022, serving as deputy CEO before moving on to serve as acting CEO.
He brings over 22 years of leadership experience in the telecommunications industry, including seven years as the CEO of Digi.Com Bhd.
Murty previously helmed Digi as chief operating officer and chief marketing officer, and served as executive vice president and head of emerging Asia for Telenor Asia.
CelcomDigi board chairman Tengku Datuk Seri Azmil Zahruddin Raja Abdul Aziz said his appointment follows an extensive search process that considered internal and external candidates to ensure the strongest possible leadership to guide the company into its next chapter.
“The board looks forward to working closely with him and the rest of the management team to execute CelcomDigi’s strategic ambitions, drive future growth as Malaysia’s trusted connectivity partner, strengthen corporate governance, and continue building an organisation that is among the best places to work in Malaysia,” he said in a statement today.
