KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 1): QSR Brands (M) Holdings Bhd, the operator of the KFC and Pizza Hut restaurants in Malaysia and Singapore, has appointed Datuk Mohamed Azahari Kamil as its managing director with immediate effect.

In his new role, Azahari reports directly to QSR Brands chairman Datuk Kamaruzzaman Abu Kassim, as well as the board of directors. He will manage and oversee the overall performance of the group.

Azahari, the former chief executive officer (CEO) of Asian Finance Bank Bhd, has more than 30 years of experience in the financial services and educational sectors, helming senior management posts in various private and public organisations, including Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Bhd, Permodalan Nasional Bhd, Amanah Raya-JMF Asset Management Sdn Bhd, Asian Finance Bank Bhd and most recently, SEG International Bhd.

In a statement today, QSR Brands also named CK Chong as its chief information officer. He will oversee the use of information technology as QSR Brands strengthens its digital capabilities.

Mizal Azman Malek was also appointed as chief human resources officer. In his role, Mizal will lead the human resources department, strengthening the group's relationship with one of its greatest assets — its people.

The newly appointed team joins Merrill Pereyra, who is the CEO of QSR Brands — restaurants division, and Calvin Ang, who is the CEO of QSR Brands — upstream division.