Leadership change in Proton: Ainol Azmil steps in as covering deputy CEO

KUALA LUMPUR:  Proton Holdings Bhd has announced the appointment of its new Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Ainol Azmil. Mr. Azmil will take the role effective Jun 10, 2025, and with this, Roslan Abdullah’s five-year tenure will come to an end.

Understanding Ainol Azmil’s new role

In his new capacity as the Covering Deputy CEO, Mr Azmil will be reporting directly to the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Li Chunrong. The automaker further revealed that he will continue to oversee his existing responsibilities, which include corporate strategy and group technical procurement.

Li Chunrong said, "Proton welcomes Ainol Azmil to the role of deputy CEO. We are confident in his ability to take on this temporary appointment."

"At the same time, Proton would like to convey utmost gratitude to Roslan Abdullah for his contribution to the company, and we wish him well in his future undertakings."

Acknowledging Roslan Abdullah’s contribution

Before taking up a new role, it is important to have a look at the shoes you’ll be filling. In this case, we’ll be looking at Abdullah’s contribution during his five-year tenure, which includes -

• Strengthening Proton's market position in Malaysia
• Spearheaded the company's entry into the electric vehicle (EV) segment
• Launch of the Proton e.MAS 7

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