Rothschild's departure will make Bumi's board stronger, says Bakrie

The proposed changes to Bumi's board of directors is "purely" about making the board as strong and manageable as possible, according to Chris Fong, a spokesman at the Bakrie Group, a Bumi shareholder.

The proposed changes to Bumi's board of directors is "purely" about making the board as strong and manageable as possible, according to Chris Fong, a spokesman at the Bakrie Group, a Bumi shareholder.

The ousting of key members is aimed at strengthening the company's board with a dedicated Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) based in London, Fong said in an email on Monday, according to Bloomberg.

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