Kuala lumpur: Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has appointed Datuk Shamsul Ahmad as president and its chief executive officer effective March 1, 2026, replacing Datuk Megat Jalaluddin Megat Hassan. Megat Jalaluddin completed his tenure on February 28, 2026, after serving as president and CEO since March 2024.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the appointment is for a one-year term until February 28, 2027, with an option for a further one-year extension. TNB stated that Shamsul's tenure at the company spans more than 37 years, during which he has held numerous key positions, particularly in the generation business.

In his current role as chief regulatory and stakeholder management officer, Shamsul has contributed to shaping Malaysia's electricity supply industry regulatory framework. He oversees the full spectrum of regulatory strategy, covering economic and policy matters, including the Incentive-Based Regulation framework, tariff design proposals, and system planning, TNB mentioned in a filing with Bursa Malaysia.

TNB added that Shamsul plays a role in leading strategic stakeholder engagement at both domestic and international levels, fostering a high degree of trust crucial to realizing TNB's long-term vision and aspirations. He currently serves as Malaysia's Country Coordinator for Heads of ASEAN Power Utilities/Authorities and is involved in regional energy cooperation platforms such as AESIEAP. Shamsul also supports government initiatives and policy alignment across the energy sector through high-level ministerial platforms, including the Senior Officials Meeting on Energy and the ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting.