Kuala lumpur: Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) is undergoing a significant transformation of its finance function, aiming to drive talent development and foster business partnerships. Badrulhisyam Fauzi, the company's chief financial officer (CFO), emphasized the importance of this strategy in securing Malaysia's energy future through fiscal resilience.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, this transformation is a strategic response to the challenges posed by the energy transition and the management of RM43 billion in planned capital investments. Badrulhisyam highlighted this evolution during his presentation at the CFO Conference 2026, where he discussed the shift from traditional financial stewardship to a role of strategic influence within the company.
Badrulhisyam noted that, in the current landscape, finance is central to organizational strategy, with talent development becoming a key priority for CFOs. While automation and artificial intelligence (AI) have the potential to significantly boost productivity within finance teams, strong leadership and strategic insight remain crucial for building future-ready teams capable of supporting complex decision-making processes.
TNB is advancing this shift by focusing on technology, commercial acumen, and collaboration. By promoting a culture that encourages digital innovation and psychological safety, finance professionals are empowered to act as effective business partners, providing real-time, actionable insights and challenging existing assumptions.
With a prominent role in leadership, the CFO and finance function are actively shaping sustainable growth and supporting Malaysia's National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR). The NETR seeks to transform Malaysia into a low-carbon economy by 2050, with a focus on energy efficiency, renewable energy, and other green initiatives.
Badrulhisyam emphasized that by combining technical excellence with strategic vision, TNB is delivering lasting value to the nation and its shareholders while ensuring that Malaysia's energy future is robust and fiscally resilient.