KUALA LUMPUR (May 14): Nestle (Malaysia) Bhd today announced the appointment of its new independent non-executive director Datuk Dr Nirmala Menon following the retirement of independent non-executive directors Toh Puan Datuk Seri Hajjah Dr Aishah Ong and Tan Sri Datuk Yong Poh Kon.

In a statement today, Nestle said Menon has had extensive experience in the field of insurance services, including prominent positions in various companies

"In addition, she made her mark as the first woman chief executive officer in the life insurance industry in Malaysia, helming ING Malaysia Bhd as president and CEO," said Nestle.

Prior to her career in the insurance industry, she was a medical officer at Hospital Kuala Lumpur for seven years. She also currently serves as an independent director on the board of Khazanah Nasional Bhd.

Nestle said with her extensive leadership and business management experience in the insurance and health sectors, Menon's appointment to the board will continue to strongly support the company's purpose of enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future.

The board of directors and management also expresses its heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the retiring directors for their invaluable leadership and contributions to Nestle's success in Malaysia.