Shahrizan Aini Shamsul Khalil was appointed Group Chief People OƯicer of SD Guthrie Berhad on 16 May 2026, after serving as Chief Human Resources OƯicer since August 2024 and previously assuming the role of Deputy Chief Human Resources OƯicer earlier that year. In her current role, she focuses on shaping a people-first environment that supports business growth while strengthening employee engagement, trust, and long-term capability building.

She began her career with Maybank in 1995 before joining the Sime Darby Group in 1996 and later became part of SD Guthrie in 2004. In 2007, she assumed a senior management role as Vice President, Market Research and Analysis within the Group’s commodities trading arm. In 2018, she was appointed Head of Corporate Services at SD Guthrie International, overseeing Strategy & Price Risk Management, Options Trading & Market Intelligence, Downstream Value Management (Strategy, Planning and Performance Management), Corporate Branding and Talent Management.

In 2023, she became Head of Human Resources and Corporate Services at SD Guthrie International, expanding her remit to include Talent Acquisition and Human Capital Management. During her early tenure in the Strategy and Business Development Unit, she developed a strong grounding in research, analytics and strategic planning that continues to underpin her leadership career for more than 30 years.

Shahrizan holds a BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance from London South Bank University, UK and is ACCA-qualified, having completed her professional qualification at Emile Woolf School of Accountancy in London.

A strong advocate for creating safe and supportive spaces where individuals feel valued, heard, and empowered to thrive. She champions SD Guthrie’s purpose of “Care to Nourish, Dare to Flourish,” embedding it into the organisation’s culture and ways of working, fostering a workplace where people and purpose grow together. Beyond her professional life, Shahrizan enjoys maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle. She also appreciates creativity and expression through various forms of art and culture.