Putrajaya: Datuk Ahmad Badri Mohd Zahir has been appointed as the Treasury secretary-general.
In a statement today, Chief Secretary to the Government Datuk Seri Ismail Bakar said the appointment will take effect today.
Ahmad Badri, 58, has an Advanced Diploma in Farm Management from Institut Teknologi Mara (ITM) and a Management Degree from the University of Hull in the United Kingdom.
He has served in the public service for 29 years when he joined as an administrative and diplomatic (PTD) officer on Aug 1, 1989.
Ahmad Badri has vast experience in the field of economic management and finance where he has served as the Treasury Deputy secretary-general (management), National Budget Office director, Strategic Investment Division secretary and Finance, Loan Management, Financial Market and Actuary Section deputy secretary.
"I believe with the knowledge, experience and credibility possessed by Ahmad Badri, he will be able to carry out responsibilities effectively in line with the ministry's vision to ensure sustainable economic growth of the country," Ismail said.