IJM appoints ex-KPMG head Johan Idris as new chairman

IJM Corporation has appointed Johan Idris, the former chief executive of KPMG Malaysia, as its new chairman, marking another leadership transition at the diversified conglomerate. Idris succeeds Lee Teck Yuen, who held the position for slightly more than a month before stepping down from the role.

Idris brings extensive experience in the corporate sector following a distinguished career at KPMG, one of Malaysia's leading professional services firms. His appointment reflects IJM's strategy to bring seasoned business leadership to its helm as the company navigates its operations across construction, property development, and infrastructure sectors.

The rapid succession of chairmen at IJM underscores the board's ongoing efforts to strengthen governance and strategic direction at the group. Lee Teck Yuen's short-lived tenure came after he took over from Krishnan Tan, indicating a period of organisational restructuring at the top level.

Idris's background in accounting and corporate management is expected to provide fresh perspective to the group's financial stewardship and operational oversight. IJM, listed on Bursa Malaysia, operates across multiple business segments including construction, property and real estate development.