BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mohammad Zahir Bin Ismail
CHAIRMAN
Mohammad Zahir Ismail graduated with Electrical Engineering Degree from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and subsequently gained a master’s degree in Business Administration from Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) and Melbourne University.
He started his career with TNB in 1990 as an Electrical Engineer in Perai Power Station. Prior to his current position he served for 20 years in Operation and Maintenance at Perai, Gelugor, Tuanku Jaafar and Connaught Bridge Power Stations and in various fields including some business management departments including Business Support Services, Material & Services, Human Resource & Training and Business Performance & Admin. Other notable positions held are Project Manager, Saudi Malaysia O&M Services Co. Ltd, Saudi Arabia, Project Manager, ALIMTIAZ O&M Co. Ltd, Saudi Arabia, Operation Head, Shoaiba Cogeneration Plant, Kuwait and Plant Manager, Sabiya Open Cycle Gas Turbines, Kuwait.
After he came back from overseas assignment in 2014, he has been appointed to lead Strategic Management & Organization Development for Generation Division in TNB and Managing Director of Integrax Berhad before joining the newly formed TNB Power Generation Sdn. Bhd. as the Head of Asset Operation & Maintenance in October 2020.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mohammad Zahir Bin Ismail
CHAIRMAN
Mohammad Zahir Ismail graduated with Electrical Engineering Degree from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and subsequently gained a master’s degree in Business Administration from Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) and Melbourne University.
He started his career with TNB in 1990 as an Electrical Engineer in Perai Power Station. Prior to his current position he served for 20 years in Operation and Maintenance at Perai, Gelugor, Tuanku Jaafar and Connaught Bridge Power Stations and in various fields including some business management departments including Business Support Services, Material & Services, Human Resource & Training and Business Performance & Admin. Other notable positions held are Project Manager, Saudi Malaysia O&M Services Co. Ltd, Saudi Arabia, Project Manager, ALIMTIAZ O&M Co. Ltd, Saudi Arabia, Operation Head, Shoaiba Cogeneration Plant, Kuwait and Plant Manager, Sabiya Open Cycle Gas Turbines, Kuwait.
After he came back from overseas assignment in 2014, he has been appointed to lead Strategic Management & Organization Development for Generation Division in TNB and Managing Director of Integrax Berhad before joining the newly formed TNB Power Generation Sdn. Bhd. as the Head of Asset Operation & Maintenance in October 2020.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mohammad Zahir Bin Ismail
CHAIRMAN
Mohammad Zahir Ismail graduated with Electrical Engineering Degree from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and subsequently gained a master’s degree in Business Administration from Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) and Melbourne University.
He started his career with TNB in 1990 as an Electrical Engineer in Perai Power Station. Prior to his current position he served for 20 years in Operation and Maintenance at Perai, Gelugor, Tuanku Jaafar and Connaught Bridge Power Stations and in various fields including some business management departments including Business Support Services, Material & Services, Human Resource & Training and Business Performance & Admin. Other notable positions held are Project Manager, Saudi Malaysia O&M Services Co. Ltd, Saudi Arabia, Project Manager, ALIMTIAZ O&M Co. Ltd, Saudi Arabia, Operation Head, Shoaiba Cogeneration Plant, Kuwait and Plant Manager, Sabiya Open Cycle Gas Turbines, Kuwait.
After he came back from overseas assignment in 2014, he has been appointed to lead Strategic Management & Organization Development for Generation Division in TNB and Managing Director of Integrax Berhad before joining the newly formed TNB Power Generation Sdn. Bhd. as the Head of Asset Operation & Maintenance in October 2020.
Shahir Bin Abdul Latiff
DIRECTOR
Prior to his current post as Chief Development Officer, Shahrir Abdul Latiff holds the post of Head (Technical Services) in TNB Genco since formation of TNB Genco in Oct 2020. As Head of Technical Services, he is responsible in delivering excellence in major maintenance services and optimising the performances of TNB Genco’s generating assets of various type and technology. Apart from internal customers, Technical Services also provide its services and expertise to major industry players.
Shahrir joined LLN/TNB in 1988 and started his career in Generation Division where he held various roles and positions in power plant and then in the Generation Division Headquarters. Prior to Genco, he was in Energy Ventures Division, TNB from 2013 as General Manager (Business Operation), Head (Project Development) and subsequently Head (Project Execution).
His notable contributions in Project Development was leading the successful acquisition and development of the 2000 MW Jimah East Power Coal Fired Power Plant Project (JEP) and the 1440 MW Southern Power Generation Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Project (SPG).
His roles as Head of Project Execution include overseeing the successful execution and commissioning of JEP and SPG Projects and other notable TNB projects such as 50 MW Sepang Solar Project, 30 MW Bukit Selambau Solar Project and development of 300 MW new hydro plant project. Previously he served as Managing Director of TNB Energy Services Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of TNB from 2010 to 2013.
Datuk Mohd Hisham Bin Ab Halim
DIRECTOR
Datuk Mohd Hisham Bin Ab Halim has been with Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) since 1985, serving in various key leadership roles across various operational sites, including the Cameron Highlands Hydropower Station, Serdang Power Station, and Tenaga Switchgear Sdn. Bhd. (TSG), a TNB subsidiary, where he served as Managing Director.
With over 35 years of extensive experience in the energy sector, Datuk Mohd Hisham is a visionary and strategic leader. His leadership has been instrumental in driving growth and establishing TNB Genco as a competitive force in the power generation sector, both locally and internationally. Although he no longer serves in an operational capacity at TNB Genco, his deep knowledge and industry insights continue to influence his contributions to the sector.
Currently, Datuk Mohd Hisham serves as a member of the Board of Directors at Integrax Berhad (IB). His vast expertise in energy markets, strategic growth, and regulatory compliance plays a critical role in guiding the company’s direction and ensuring its long-term success.
Siti Norbaya Binti Dinyati
Director
Siti Norbaya binti Diyanti was appointed to lead Finance & Strategy Department, TNB Genco since June 1, 2023.
She is a strategic and experienced finance professional with more than 24 years within Tenaga Nasional Berhad covering all aspects of financial portfolios including international business, investments, financial reporting, analysis, internal audit and operations.
A subudiary of Tenaga Nasional Prior to her current position she served in various financial positions within TNB including Head of Business Partner (Finance) and Head of Capitol Allocation & Investment in Distribution Network Division. She also has managed financial portfolios and provided business advisory services for TNB subsidiaries like Yayasan Tenaga Nasional and TNB Energy Services Sdn. Bhd.
Currently pursuing her CPA, she holds Bachelor of Commerce (BComm Hons) from Lincoln University, New Zealand.
Mohd Zaini Bin Jaafar
DIRECTOR
Haji Mohd Zaini Jaafar graduated with Mechanical Engineering degree from University of Missouri, Columbia, USA in 1985. He initially served at the largest Combined Cycle Power Plant at Paka for 18 years, acquiring experience in both plant operations and maintenance. He then served as Gas Turbines Asset Manager at Generation Headquarters, before being appointed as the General Manager at Gelugor Power Station in 2009.
In 2012, he was seconded to TNB Remaco/Kharafi National JV as General Manager for the Combined Cycle and Desalination Plant at Shuaiba North, Kuwait. After he came back in 2015, he became the Managing Director of TNB Prai Sdn. Bhd, that is overall responsible for two blocks of newly developed Single-Shaft Combined Cycle Plant with Capacity of 1071 MW.
He served for a short stint as Plant General Manager at Jimah East Power Station, before joining the newly formed TNB Power Generation Sdn. Bhd. as the Head of Engineering in December 2020. In 30th August 2021 he was appointed as a Managing Director of TNB Janamanjung Sdn. Bhd.
Hasnor Zubaidy bin Mohamad Nor
Director
Hasnor Zubaidy bin Mohamad Nor is currently holds the position of Head of Project Management Unit, Asset Development Department of TNB Genco. He graduated from University of Salford, United Kingdom in 1991 with a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering (Honours).
He started his career with TNB on 2nd September 1991 as a Mechanical Engineer at Sultan Mahmud Power Station, Kenyir. Eventually he was holding various portfolios at Kapar Project Phase 3, Sultan Ismail Power Station, Paka, TNB Energy Venture major project (Engineering), Jimah East Power (JEP) Project, and finally in Asset Major Maintenance, Technical Services (TNB Genco) before holding the current position in Project Management, Asset Development TNB Genco. He has an extensive background in operation and maintenance (O&M) with a focus on major outage planning and supply chain management.
He has a wide range of experience in various project management areas, including TNB major projects. Throughout his professional journey, he dedicated 12 years to project engineering and management. His main areas of expertise included project design, overseeing project documentation and agreements, and spearheading international bidding process.
His broad expertise, knowledge and experience in project management, operation, and maintenance led to his appointment as the Chief Engineer, Asset Major Maintenance, for the newly formed TNB Power Generation Sdn Bhd in 2020