David Nai Pek Lau

Mr David Nai Pek Lau was appointed as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dialog Axiata PLC with effect from 1 July 2020 and as a member of the Board with effect from 13 May 2020.

Mr David Lau is the Senior Independent, Non-Executive Director of Axiata Group Berhad and has over 35 years professional experience in finance and leading financial organisations in various locations in Australia, Brunei, China, Malaysia, New Zealand, Netherlands and UK. Mr David Lau retired from Shell Malaysia in August 2011 after serving the Shell Group for about 30 years. His major assignments include the Finance Director for Shell Malaysia, Finance Director for Shell China, Global Controller for the Exploration & Production Division of Royal Dutch Shell, and Vice-President Finance for Shell International Exploration and Production B.V., the Netherlands.

Mr David Lau graduated from the Canterbury University, New Zealand with a Bachelor of Commerce and is a Member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants and Member of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.