April 10, 2024
As of February 25, 2024, Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf takes over from Bono Daru Adji as Managing Partner at Assegaf Hamzah & Partners. “I am honoured to step into the role of Managing Partner at AHP. I look forward to the opportunities ahead, and am committed to building on Bono’s strong foundation. Together, we will continue delivering exceptional service to our clients, while upholding the values that define our firm,” said Ibrahim. Bono reflects on his decade-long tenure, and commends Ibrahim. “Serving as the Managing Partner of AHP has been a privilege. Together, we’ve navigated triumphs and challenges, weathering the storm of a pandemic, and celebrating noteworthy achievements. I am confident in Ibrahim’s ability to lead our firm to greater heights. His wealth of experience, innovative vision, and deep understanding of our firm’s culture make him the ideal choice to guide us forward,” Bono said. Co-Founder and Partner Chandra Hamzah commends Bono’s leadership, citing a tenure marked by unprecedented heights in the areas of practice and talent management. During this period, Chandra highlights that the firm has garnered numerous accolades, including being named law firm of the year for five consecutive years across major legal guides. Under Bono’s guidance, AHP successfully navigated the challenging landscape shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. The firm emerged triumphantly, a testament to the team’s meticulous preparedness, outstanding client relations, strategic management, and a steadfast commitment to prioritising the well-being of its people. Looking forward, Chandra expresses confidence in Ibrahim’s ability to seamlessly continue the firm’s upward... September 21, 2022
On working with passion and prioritising balance PLEASE CAN YOU GIVE US A LITTLE BACKGROUND INTO THE BUSINESS OF AEON CO. (M) BHD. IN MALAYSIA? AEON Co. (M) Bhd. (“AEON”) is a part of the AEON group of companies in Malaysia which is owned by its parent company, AEON Co. Ltd., based in Japan. AEON was set up on 15 September 1984, in response to the Malaysian Government‘s invitation to help modernise the country’s retail industry. AEON currently manages and operates 28 AEON malls, a retail chain of 34 AEON departmental stores, 9 AEON Maxvalu Prime supermarkets, 65 AEON Wellness pharmacies and 41 Daiso flat-price outlets with an extensive range of products such as daily essentials, household items, apparel, pharmaceuticals, flat-price items and other merchandise. AEON also offers Personal Shopper Services, DriveThru Services and Delivery Services via its myAEON2go e-commerce platform for fast, efficient and minimal contact shopping for its customers. In line with AEON’s “Customer First” policy, we endeavour to surpass our customers’ expectations and enhance their shopping experience with us. NOW, ON TO YOUR BACKGROUND – WHAT WERE YOUR STEPPING STONES TO REACHING THE POSITION OF HEAD OF LEGAL AT AEON, AND WHAT HAS YOUR EXPERIENCE IN THIS ROLE BEEN LIKE THUS FAR? I was admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in 1994. I hold a Bachelor and Master of Laws degree and obtained my Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in 2016. I was a practicing lawyer before joining AEON as the Legal Manager in 2000. From my accumulation of legal and retail experiences at AEON, I was entrusted the current... Upcoming Events
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