KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 10): CelcomDigi Bhd (KL:CDB) announced on Tuesday that its board has confirmed the appointment of Albern Murty as the group's chief executive officer. He has served as the group's acting CEO since September 2025, following the departure of the previous CEO, Datuk Idham Nawawi.
"The appointment comes following the conclusion of an extensive search process for the next CEO of CelcomDigi, considering both international and external candidates to ensure the strongest possible leadership to guide the company into its next chapter," said CelcomDigi board's chairman Tengku Datuk Seri Azmil Zahruddin Raja Abdul Aziz in a statement.
Albern has been helping to lead the management team through the foundational years of integration following the merger of Celcom Axiata Bhd and Digi.Com Bhd on Nov 30, 2022, first as deputy CEO and later as acting CEO. He brings over 22 years of leadership experience in the telecommunications industry, including seven years as CEO of Digi.
“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 governance and continue building an organisation that is among the best places to work in Malaysia," said Azmil Zahruddin.
CelcomDigi has also appointed Datuk Kamal Khalid as chief strategy, transformation and regulatory officer as part of the group's management reorganisation.
"Working closely with Albern, Kamal will drive the company’s strategic, transformative and efficiency initiatives, as well as engaging with stakeholders and industry to deliver these ambitions," the statement said.
CelcomDigi shares dipped one sen to close at RM3.23 on Tuesday, giving the group a market capitalisation of RM37.89 billion.