With Kuah Kock Heng completing his term at UMW Toyota Motor, Ismet Suki is moving up to fill that position, the 20-year veteran of the UMW group was Executive Director, Customer Services Group and Human Capital Division of the company.
Ismet Suki started his career in 1976 as a Market Analyst at Ford Motor Company (Malaysia).He was granted a 2-year study leave from Ford Motor in 1979 to pursue his degree and on his return, Ismet rejoined Ford Motor Company as Field Manager and later, the Sales Planning & Distribution Manager.
He then spent a few years at Peremba Berhad before joining UMW Toyota Motor in 1990 as Public Affairs Manager.
"Given his extensive experience in the company’s Service, Marketing, Customer Services and Human Capital Divisions, En Ismet is well-poised to take on the challenges of an increasingly competitive automotive sector," said UMW Toyota's Press release.
For more details on where Kuah is headed and teh PRess release please follow the jump
Kuah Kock Heng will head Toyota Capital Malaysia Sdn Bhd with effect from 1 January 2011.
complete his term on 31
Toyota Capital Malaysia, a subsidiary of Toyota Financial Services Corporation,
Japan (“TFSC”), provides financial products and services to Toyota customers - covering individual, business and fleet vehicles.
TFSC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, Japan (“TMC”), specialises in vehicle financing for TMC around the world, and has total managed assets of JPY 11 trillion.
PRESS RELEASE
NEW PRESIDENT FOR UMW TOYOTA MOTOR
Shah Alam, 30 November 2010 – The UMW Group today announced the appointment of
En Ismet Suki as the new President of UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (“UMW Toyota Motor”),
effective 1 January 2011, replacing Mr Kuah Kock Heng who will complete his term on 31
December 2010. Mr Kuah will, with effect from 1 January 2011, head Toyota Capital Malaysia
Sdn Bhd (“Toyota Capital Malaysia”) as President, replacing Mr Lim Chin Teong upon the
latter’s retirement on 31 December 2010. Mr Kuah will also remain on the board of UMW
Toyota Motor. Toyota Capital Malaysia, a subsidiary of Toyota Financial Services Corporation,
Japan (“TFSC”), provides financial products and services to Toyota customers - covering
individual, business and fleet vehicles. TFSC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor
Corporation, Japan (“TMC”), specialises in vehicle financing for TMC around the world, and has
total managed assets of JPY 11 trillion.
The UMW Group would like to express its deepest appreciation to Mr Kuah Kock Heng for his
contributions to UMW Toyota Motor.
En Ismet Suki, 57, is currently Executive Director, Customer Services Group & Human Capital
Division of UMW Toyota Motor, a subsidiary in the UMW Group. He has served UMW Toyota
Motor since 1990 in various capacities, benefitting from the job rotation system practised by the
company.
En Ismet Suki has a Diploma in Business Administration from UiTM and also holds a Bachelor
of Science (Marketing) degree from Syracuse University, New York, United States of America.
He has also attended a Senior Executive Programme in Kellogg Graduate School, United
States of America.
En Ismet started his career in 1976 as a Market Analyst at Ford Motor Company (Malaysia).
He was granted a 2-year study leave from Ford Motor in 1979 to pursue the afore-mentioned
degree as a MARA scholar. Upon his return, he rejoined Ford Motor Company as FieldManager and later, the Sales Planning & Distribution Manager. Thereafter, he spent a few
years at Peremba Berhad before joining UMW Toyota Motor in 1990 as Public Affairs Manager.
Given his extensive experience in the company’s Service, Marketing, Customer Services and
Human Capital Divisions, En Ismet is well-poised to take on the challenges of an increasingly
competitive automotive sector.
The UMW Group is an international conglomerate that develops industries, manages
partnerships and facilitates growth. It is involved in four core businesses – Automotive,
Equipment, Manufacturing and Engineering, and Oil and Gas.
In adopting the rallying call Beyond Boundaries, UMW is set to play a leading role in shaping the
future of its industries globally. The Company will do this by inspiring vibrant ideas, nurturing
potential, pioneering partnerships and delivering excellence in everything it does; the rewards of
which will contribute to the progress and well-being of its stakeholders.
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