Head of Corporate Affairs

Company Description

Percetakan Nasional Malaysia Berhad (PNMB) has a legacy of over 100 years as a secured printing solutions provider, established in 1888 under the Perak State Government. Based in Jalan Chan Sow Lin, Kuala Lumpur, PNMB offers a combination of general and digital printing, security printing, digital imaging, archiving and smart card solutions. As a licensed security printer to the Government of Malaysia, PNMB operates through a nationwide network driven by innovation, PNMB integrates state-of-the-art security in its services to optimize value chains across industries.

JOB SUMMARY

Located on-site in Chan Sow Lin, Kuala Lumpur. To provide enterprise‑level leadership and oversight of Corporate Affairs, focusing on Legal & Governance oversight, Corporate Strategy coordination, and institutional Stakeholder Engagement, ensuring strong governance, regulatory compliance, strategic alignment, and effective relationship management with key external stakeholders.

The role serves as a strategic advisor to the GCEO and the Board, safeguarding corporate integrity, enabling sound decision‑making, and supporting PNMB's long‑term sustainability and transformation within the security and commercial printing industry.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Legal & Corporate Governance Oversight

1. Provide strategic legal and governance advisory to the GCEO, Board, and Management on corporate, commercial, regulatory, and operational matters.
2. Oversee development, implementation, and periodic review of corporate governance frameworks, internal policies, and legal risk controls.
3. Review and advise on material contracts, agreements, and MOUs. Day‑to‑day execution to be supported by internal legal resources and/or external legal counsel.
4. Manage litigation strategy and external legal advisors.
5. Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, licensing requirements, and industry standards.
6. Coordinate preparation and submission of Board and Management papers, in alignment with Group‑level Secretarial functions, without duplicating centralized AGM or statutory secretarial responsibilities.

Corporate Planning & Strategy

1. Lead and coordinate the corporate strategic planning process in alignment with shareholder, Board, and Management direction.
2. Drive development, consolidation, and tracking of Corporate KPIs, Strategic roadmaps, Business and transformation initiatives
3. Oversee preparation of feasibility studies, business cases, and strategic proposals in collaboration with Finance, Operations, and relevant business units.
4. upport mergers, partnerships, joint ventures, and strategic collaborations.
5. Ensure enterprise‑level alignment between corporate objectives and operational execution, acting as a strategic integrator rather than an operational executor.

Stakeholder Management

1. Lead and manage high‑level stakeholder engagement strategies to safeguard the Company's institutional standing, credibility, and strategic relationships.
2. Act as the primary corporate interface for key external stakeholders, including Government agencies, Regulatory authorities, Strategic partners & Industry bodies and institutional stakeholders
3. Advise the GCEO and Management on stakeholder expectations, sensitivities, and engagement risks.
4. Coordinate closely with MarComm (once established) to ensure stakeholder positioning, messaging, and engagement priorities are aligned, without retaining day‑to‑day communications execution responsibility.
5. Support leadership‑level engagements, official meetings, and strategic negotiations involving external stakeholder

Governance & Risk Oversight

1. Champion a strong corporate governance culture across the organization.
2. Ensure Corporate Affairs inputs align with Enterprise Risk Management frameworks & Business Continuity Management ownership
3. Act as a coordination and advisory interface with Risk Management and BCM owners, without duplicating functional accountability.

Leadership & People Management

1. Lead and develop the Corporate Affairs team across Legal and Strategy functions.
2. Build a high‑performance culture grounded in integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
3. Manage departmental budget, resource planning, and succession development.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Strategy, or a related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification (e.g. MBA, CFA, LL.M, or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Minimum 12–15 years of relevant experience, with at least 5–8 years in a senior leadership or head‑of‑function role.
• Demonstrated experience in corporate governance, strategic planning, regulatory or institutional stakeholder management, preferably within a GLC, regulated, manufacturing, or security‑sensitive environment.
• Strong command of written and spoken English, with the ability to engage effectively at Board, senior management, and institutional stakeholder levels.
• Strong analytical, policy interpretation, and advisory skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel for stakeholder and institutional engagements as required.