Gajani Rajah

Gajani is the Chief Transformation Officer of SD Guthrie Berhad (formerly known as Sime Darby Plantation Berhad) (SD Guthrie). In this role, she oversees transformation initiatives across the integrated value chain covering both Upstream and Downstream business segments, as well as data analytics and digital strategy for the group.

 Previously, she served as Chief Risk Officer from June 2018 to February 2025, where she played a key role in supporting the Risk Management Committee.

 Gajani began her career in 1999 at Ernst & Young where she ascended to the level of Director in the Advisory practice prior to joining Sime Darby Group in 2012 where she assumed several roles including as the Head of Risk Management for the head office functions, Head of Performance & Innovation Management of Sime Darby Berhad and Head Portfolio Management in SD Guthrie Berhad.

 She is a Fellow Chartered Accountant and Business and Finance Professional of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales and a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree in Accounting and Financial Management from the University of Sheffield, United Kingdom.