KUALA LUMPUR: Datasonic Group Bhd's chief executive officer (CEO) and executive deputy chairman Datuk Abu Hanifah Noordin, 72, has retired to focus on charitable activities.
Abu Hanifah was its first managing director when the group was listed in 2012, until his temporary retirement from the post in January 2020 to further his studies in Islamic knowledge.
Prior to that, he served as the managing director of the predecessor bumiputra company, DibenaEnterprise Sdn Bhd, which he acquired in 2004.
Datasonic in a statement said Abu Hanifah's leadership and dedication have left an indelible mark on the company's journey.
"Regarding the succession plan, Datasonic will embark on a comprehensive search for a successor to fill the void left by Datuk Hanifah.
"The announcement of his replacement will be made at a later date following a meticulous and diligent selection process," it added.