Colombo, 01 September 2026 – Dialog Axiata PLC (Dialog) has announced significant changes to its Board of Directors and key Board Committees, effective today. Mr. Nik Rizal Kamil bin Nik Ibrahim Kamil, the Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Axiata Group Berhad (AGB), has been appointed as a Non-Independent, Non-Executive Director of Dialog.
This strategic appointment follows the resignation of Mr. Vivek Sood from his position as a Non-Independent, Non-Executive Director on Dialog’s Board, also effective 1 September 2026. The changes reflect a continued alignment with its principal shareholder, Axiata Investments (Labuan) Limited (AILL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of AGB.
Key Appointments and Directorate Changes
Mr. Nik Rizal Kamil’s appointment was approved by the Board of Directors of Dialog via Directors’ Circular Resolution No. 20/2026 dated 28 August 2026, upon the recommendation of the Board Nominations and Governance Committee. He joins Dialog’s Board as a nominee director of AILL.
It has been noted that both Mr. Vivek Sood and Mr. Nik Rizal Kamil, by virtue of their positions as nominee directors of AILL, hold a Relevant Interest in 6,785,252,765 (73.757%) ordinary shares of Dialog, which are held by AILL.
Restructuring of Board Committees
Consequent to the changes in the Board’s composition, Mr. Nik Rizal Kamil has also been appointed as a member of three crucial Board Committees, succeeding Mr. Vivek Sood:
- Board Nominations and Governance Committee (BNGC)
- Board Remuneration Committee (BRC)
- Board Investment Committee (BIC)
Furthermore, Mr. Thomas Hundt, another Non-Independent, Non-Executive Director, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Board Investment Committee (BIC), taking over from Mr. Vivek Sood, effective 1 September 2026.
The revised compositions of these committees are as follows:
Board Nominations and Governance Committee
- Dr. Sharmini Coorey – Independent, Non-Executive Director (Chairperson)
- Mr. Vish Govindasamy – Independent, Non-Executive Director (Member)
- Mr. Nik Rizal Kamil bin Nik Ibrahim Kamil – Non-Independent, Non-Executive Director (Member)
Board Remuneration Committee
- Dr. Sharmini Coorey – Independent, Non-Executive Director (Chairperson)
- Mr. Vish Govindasamy – Independent, Non-Executive Director (Member)
- Mr. Nik Rizal Kamil bin Nik Ibrahim Kamil – Non-Independent, Non-Executive Director (Member)
Board Investment Committee
- Mr. Thomas Hundt – Non-Independent, Non-Executive Director (Chairman)
- Mr. Tarun Virmani – Non-Independent, Non-Executive Director (Member)
- Mr. Nik Rizal Kamil bin Nik Ibrahim Kamil – Non-Independent, Non-Executive Director (Member)
Profile of Mr. Nik Rizal Kamil bin Nik Ibrahim Kamil
Mr. Nik Rizal Kamil brings a wealth of experience, spanning over three decades across telecommunications, digital infrastructure, investments, capital markets, banking, and corporate finance. As the Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Axiata Group Berhad, he is instrumental in driving the Group’s strategic direction and value creation across ASEAN and South Asia.
Prior to his current role, Mr. Nik Rizal served as Group Chief Financial Officer of Axiata, gaining extensive exposure to strategic investments, infrastructure financing, digital transformation, and cross-border operations. His career also includes a tenure as Group Chief Financial Officer of RHB Banking Group and a decade with Khazanah Nasional Berhad, where he held senior investment leadership positions, including Executive Director, Investments. During his time at Khazanah, he also served on the boards of Telekom Malaysia Berhad and Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad.
Earlier in his career, he spent ten years with the Royal Dutch Shell Group in finance and strategy roles across Malaysia, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.
Mr. Nik Rizal currently serves on the boards of several prominent listed and operating companies within the Axiata Group, including CelcomDigi Berhad, PT XLSMART Telecom Sejahtera Tbk, Robi Axiata PLC, EDOTCO Group Sdn Bhd, PT Link Net Tbk, and Boost Holdings Sdn Bhd, showcasing his extensive board-level experience in diverse regulatory and market environments.
He is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA). Academically, he holds an MSc in Finance from London Business School and a BSc in Economics & Accounting from the University of Bristol.
These appointments are expected to further strengthen Dialog Axiata’s strategic leadership and governance, leveraging Mr. Nik Rizal Kamil’s vast industry expertise and Axiata Group’s continued commitment to Dialog’s growth and success.
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