Datuk Wira Roslan AB Rahman
Independent Non-Executive Director
Datuk Wira Roslan AB Rahman, a Malaysian, male, was appointed to the Board of the Company as an Independent Non-Executive Director on 1 June 2023. He is also the member of the Board Audit Committee, Board Risk and Investment Committee and Board Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
As an engineer with extensive experience in the electricity supply industry, Datuk Wira Roslan's passion has always been to contribute towards nation building and the betterment of the society. He started his career with LLN in 1980 and retired in December 2022. He has served in the several districts throughout the country. He was responsible for the planning, construction, operations and maintenance of the distribution network for east of Pahang, which include Temerloh, Maran and Jerantut. There he led the conversion of more than 50 villages from 12 hours diesel supply to 24 hours grid connected supply under the Rural Electrification Program (Bekalan Elektrik Luar Bandar).
Having served more than 42 years in various management capacities, he has gained extensive knowledge of the industry, being involved in the transformation and modernisation of the company. His strength in industrial relations was an asset to the organisation in enhancing work culture and improving harmony with the unions and employees.
His exposure in customer services and commercial aspect of the company has enabled him to successfully coordinate efforts with Malaysia Investment Development Authority (MIDA) in facilitating the supply of electricity for big investments and Foreign Direct Investment (FDIs), and other important stakeholders such as Federation of Malaysian Manufactures (FMM) and Federation of Malaysian Consumers Association (FOMCA).
Datuk Wira Roslan was the spokesperson for the company while serving as the Chief Corporate Office. His major role was to monitor and advise the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors on corporate communication related matters. In the international front, Datuk Wira Roslan represented the company in various capacities, namely as Country Coordinator in Head of ASEAN Power Utility (HAPUA) and Association of Energy Supply Industry of East Asia and Asia Pacific (AESIEAP).
His last position as the Chief Regulatory and Stakeholder Management Officer saw him working closely with the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (KETSA) and Energy Commission (EC) on issues pertaining to energy for the benefit of the country. His service with TNB was extended beyond his retirement age for 6 years, as his services were invaluable to the company. He brings with him vast knowledge, experience and networking within the industry, which enables him to look after the interest of the various stakeholders.
Datuk Wira Roslan is currently the Independent Non-Executive Director of Stella Holdings Berhad.