PROTON Appoints Ainol Azmil As Covering Deputy CEO Following Roslan Abdullah’s Departure
National carmaker PROTON has announced the appointment of Ainol Azmil as its Covering Deputy Chief Executive Officer, effective 10 June 2025. He will report directly to PROTON’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr Li Chunrong. At the same time, Aznol will continue to cover his existing Corporate Strategy and Group Technical Procurement portfolios. 
The appointment comes following the departure of Roslan Abdullah, who concludes a significant 5-year tenure as Deputy Chief Executive Officer. During his time with PROTON, Roslan played a key role in steering the company through its most transformative phase, helping the brand cement its position as a leading automotive player in Malaysia. Notably, he also oversaw the company’s strategic foray into the electric vehicle (EV) segment, which saw the debut of the Proton e.MAS 7—the company’s first all-electric model.
In a statement, Dr Li expressed both confidence and gratitude: “PROTON welcomes Ainol Azmil to the role of Covering Deputy Chief Executive Officer. We are confident in his ability to take on this temporary appointment. At the same time, PROTON would like to convey utmost gratitude to Roslan Abdullah for his contribution to the company and we wish him well in his future undertakings.”
Ainol Azmil brings with him a strong background in corporate strategy and procurement, having held various key positions within the company. His dual role during this interim period signals continuity in PROTON’s strategic roadmap, especially as the brand accelerates efforts in electrification, technology integration, and regional expansion.
