One of the secrets behind the success of Dato’ (Dr.) Michael Tio might be because of the entrepreneurial blood he carried down from his father, Dato’ Tio Sook Keo, who founded PKT Logistics Sdn Bhd back in 1974. However, Dato Dr Michael Tio has proved that it is more than that. A visionary, determined and risk-taking character of his was equally responsible for his great achievements. Under his leadership, PKT Logistics has successfully undergone two great transformation programs, of which consist of 4 main specific visions namely, Wawasan 60:40, Wawasan ASEAN 30, Wawasan 1B and Wawasan 5m5. With his philosophy of “Dream of it, talk about it, Plan for it, Work on it and Get it” PKT, today has become a leader in automotive logistics in Malaysia with a customer base of over 15 car brands. PKT also focuses on logistics in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Food & Beverage (F&B). PKT proudly sits on 3 state of the art concept warehouses: The Ship, The Waves and The Lighthouse. When completed, One Logistics Hub will be the biggest self-sustaining logistics hub in the ASEAN region.
Besides setting goals in securing huge revenues and expanding the company in the ASEAN region, Dato’ Dr Michael Tio has a strong belief towards Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). His high value of CSR for the community could be seen through the numerous benevolent programs such as Anak Belajar Ibu Bekerja (ABIB) program, Career Day for Facebook fans, Smart Trucker program and many more.
As the national leader of KPMG’s Financial Services sector, Adrian has helped KPMG’s clients capitalize on the disruptive changes in the Financial Services market. In this role, he interacts regularly with regulators and C-level executives locally and regionally, allowing him to bring perspective to discussions on financial, regulatory and governance matters.
Adrian draws on over 26 years of experience at KPMG, auditing and advising clients that include large multinationals and financial institutions. He has led engagements in financial due diligence and risk management reviews on various banks and finance companies. He is also a Member of the Malaysian Accounting Standards Board Working Group on Financial Instruments, and an active speaker on IFRS and MFRS9.
Within the Malaysian firm, Adrian holds additional roles as the COO, CIO and Deputy Head of Advisory – roles he took on effective 1 July 2021. Prior to that, Adrian was the Head of People and Head of KPMG Business School. Under his leadership, KPMG in Malaysia won multiple awards including the Malaysia's 100 Leading Graduate Employers, Graduates’ Choice Award (2018–2020), Graduan Brand Awards (2016–2019), CSR Malaysia Company of the Year Award (2017–2020), National Best Employer Brand (2017 and 2019), and many others.
Founded Batik Boutique, an award-winning social enterprise empowering artisans in Malaysia by producing gifts, accessories, and apparel. Her company has been recognised as a regional model for pioneering business with the triple bottom line of people, profit, and planet. BB works with hundreds of artisans, providing an opportunity for them to grow in their trade and access global markets. They also run a sewing center providing skills training and sustainable income for the urban poor. In addition to retail, Amy leads her team as one of the few Malaysian batik companies to manufacture for international brands and labels, as well as being a market leader in Malaysia. Due to her strength of merging cultural heritage with retail and corporate demand, BB continues to grow annually. As Amy overcomes obstacles and challenges of social business amongst marginalized communities, her story of influencing purpose inspires thousands.
Farid Basir has more than 25 years of working experience as Chief Human Resources Officer of large companies such as Telekom Malaysia and Bank Rakyat, with extensive expertise in Human Resource Management (HRM), HR Development, Performance & Rewards Management and Leadership & Development from various industries and countries including South Africa, Philipines. Switzerland, Singapore and Malaysia.
Farid graduated with Bachelor in Business Studies (Human Resource Management) and completed business and leadership programs by Cambridge Judge Business School, Oxford Said Business School, INSEAD and IMD. He has been awarded four global professional certifications, namely HRCI-HR Management Professional, HRCI-Global HR Professional, SHRM-Senior Certified Professional and Global Remuneration Professional. He was conferred the "Chief HR Officer of the Year" award at the World HRD COngress 2018 and the "Upcoming Personality in Islamic Finance 2017" award at the Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA) 2017 held at the Kazakhstan.
Currently, Farid holds the position of Vice President of Malaysian Employer Federation and Founder/CEO, Potenxia and strongly advocates leadership excellence initiatives for the younger generation of workforce. He has conducted training for the companies and clients such as Telekom Malaysia, Bank Rakyat, Nestle and others.
Tan Sri Ghazzali was first appointed to the Board in 2008 and assumed the role of the Chairman of the Board following a short duration as Interim Chairman from mid-2018. Under his stewardship, Axiata expanded its footprint across 11 countries within ASEAN and South Asia, not just in its core business of mobile telecommunications but also that of telecoms infrastructure and digital businesses. He was also part of the founding Board that was responsible for shaping Axiata’s rise from its humble beginnings into a globally recognised MNC-quality institution.
Liew Seong Yan started his career as the Marketing Sales Manager with the Department of Card Services, MBF Finance Berhad in 2002. After that he was appointed as the Managing Director of a property development company, Kota Jelita Sdn Bhd and oversaw several residential development projects in Kedah. His career advancement continued with his appointment of Project Director working under Jerai Gemilang Sdn Bhd. Beside the housing development industry, Liew has ventured and carried out a few R&D projects in the Biotechnology and Renewable Energy industry in Taiwan and China. In 2007, with the collaboration with his technologies partner from Taiwan – Jamu Nanometer Biotechnology Co. Ltd. had their first launching of the BioDiesel (B100) in Malaysia International Commodity Conference & Showcase (MICCOS).
Liew is one of the co-founders of THB Power Sdn Bhd (THBP) and currently sits on the Board as the
Executive Director. THBP is the developer of a 1000-1200MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power plant in Kedah. He also sits on the Board of Director for several corporations which includes Invest Kedah Berhad, Kota Jelita Group, Energy Biotech Sdn Bhd, Widuri Land Sdn Bhd, Feton Park Sdn Bhd, Energiant International Pte. Ltd., Aman Hydro Sdn Bhd, Kedah Hydro Sdn Bhd, Aman Holiday & Tours Sdn Bhd. In 2013, the Sultan of Kedah bestowed on him an honorary order known as Ahli Mahkota Kedah.
Mukesh Dhawan was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Zurich Takaful Malaysia Berhad after having successfully helming the role of General Manager of Market Management strategy and initiatives for Zurich in Malaysia. He is responsible for driving growth and building the image for Zurich Takaful by initiating its strategies and proposition to strengthen Zurich’s foothold in the local takaful market.
He has more than 15 years of industry experience that spread over many markets in Asia Pacific and has been involved in roles like Accident & Health profit center management, Strategic Marketing, Product Management as well as Distribution Management.
In the past, he has worked with organisations such as Prudential Corporation Asia, AIG and AIA. His last assignment was based in Singapore with AIA’s regional team responsible for driving Premier Agency strategies within the South East Asia markets.
Prior to joining the insurance industry, he was in Retail Banking business in Mumbai, India and has worked with Bank of America and later on with ICICI Bank's start-up team.
An inspirational and accomplished leader in the field of human capital and audit, Raja Azura Raja Mahayuddin was formerly the Chief Executive Officer of Yayasan Peneraju Pendidikan Bumiputera, an initiative of the Bumiputera Economic Transformation Programme launched by the Government to strengthen the universal and sustainable development of Bumiputera capabilities.
With over 20 years of experience in the field of human capital and audit, previously working with CCM Berhad (Chemical Company of Malaysia Berhad), Malaysia Airlines, Khazanah Nasional Berhad and Arthur Andersen & Co., she is a Co-Founder AKRAB Resources Sdn Bhd a social entrepreneurship business with the main objective of creating positive change in the marginalised and underserved segment of society. Area of services include capacity building, community services, sustainable development and NGO & NPO Management and Consultancy Services.
Throughout her astounding career, she was the Honouree of 2019 Influential Leader awarded by AACSB and the recipient of the Inaugural Malaysia Women of Excellence Award 2014 for the Quasi-Government category. Raja Azura has also received the Global HR Excellence Award in 2011 and in 2012 conferred by World HRD Congress.
Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) has announced the appointment of Mohd Mustafa Abdul Aziz as its new chief executive officer following the retirement of Datuk Wan Latiff Wan Musa today.
In a statement, Matrade said Mustafa will assume the new responsibility starting tomorrow.
Mustafa, previously the deputy CEO (export acceleration) of Matrade, has extensive knowledge in international trade and has held various positions within the organisation, including leading the markets of Asean and Australasia, China and Northeast Asia, Central Asia, West Asia, South Asia and Africa.
He also led the Professional and Business Services section as well as the Mid-Tier Companies Development and SMEs Go-Ex section.
He was also actively involved in various committees for trade and export development to the economic advancement of Malaysia.
Mustafa began his 30-year career in the civil service with the Foreign Ministry, followed by the Economic Planning Unit in the Prime Minister’s Department before joining Matrade in June 1994, where he played integral roles in export promotions.
His career highlights included serving 14 years abroad as a trade commissioner at Matrade Paris, Dubai and Tokyo, and as a senior trade commissioner in New York and Dubai for the second time, where he accumulated extensive skills and experience in international trade.
Passionate in initiating and leading change, strengthening operations, driving results and innovating, Mustafa is committed to transforming Matrade by creating more value through collaborative efforts for both exporters and the respective stakeholders.
“Even with the current challenging pandemic situation, we will continue not only to forge strategic partnerships with stakeholders in both private and public sectors but also to continue to connect Malaysian exporters with the global buyers,” he said in the statement.
With a background focusing on aerospace, Naguib Mohd Nor started his career as a Structures Engineer in the UK, and had done wide ranging technical work for major aerospace clients. In 2006, he founded STRAND Aerospace Malaysia Sdn Bhd (SAM), an engineering and consulting services provider, specialising in aerospace, mechanical, civil, business consultancy and training. SAM has been continuously involved in both private and government projects such as Economic Transformation Programme (ETP), where Naguib was appointed as the Steering Committee. He also sits on the Board of Advisors for several Engineering Faculties of Malaysian universities.
In 2013, Naguib was appointed as the Chief Technical Officer for MAT, a wholly owned subsidiary under the Council of Trust (MARA), overseeing the development of Asia Aerospace City (AAC). Later in 2016, he was selected to sit for President of the Malaysia Aerospace Industry Association (MAIA).
Nizam is the Chief Executive Officer of MDV. Prior to this, he was the Chief Operating Officer, overseeing MDV’s business, credit management, finance, asset management, corporate planning, marketing & communications and business technology & advisory.
He joined MDV as Vice President Corporate Services, responsible for corporate planning and strategy as well as product development and stakeholder management.
He was previously the Vice President for Transactions under the Malaysian Biotechnology Corporations’ Industry Development Division.
Prior to this, he was the Head of MESDAQ Unit of the Securities Commission. Before heading the MESDAQ Department at KLSE, He was Head of CEO’s Office of Bursa Malaysia, advising the Executive Chairman on operational, financial and regulatory matters with respect to the Exchange, clearing house, central securities depository and other business units. Prior to the KLSE, he was attached to Amanah Capital Group and KPMG Peat Marwick.
Nizam was the former Vice Chairman of the Malaysian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (MVCA) between 2018 to 2020. Nizam has recently been appointed as a Strategic Committee Member for the Funding/Financing Agencies under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation of Malaysia.He is a graduate of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr Razali bin Ab Malik, merupakan Setiausaha Kerajaan Negeri Sembilan yang baharu, berkuatkuasa pada 11 Jun 2018.
Pelantikan Dr Razali yang sebelum ini menjawat jawatan Ketua Kluster Pengajian Etika Profesional dan Integriti Institut Tadbiran Awam Negara (INTAN) adalah bagi menggantikan Dato’ Seri Mat Ali bin Hassan yang bertukar ke Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam, Putrajaya.
Rina Sarif is currently serving as the chief human capital officer at Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) bringing along her 18 years of professional experience in Human Resources management. Prior to joining TH, Rina was Tenaga Nasional Bhd human resources general manager. She also held various leadership positions in several government-linked companies and multinational companies.
Rina has an extensive experience in the administration of human capital transformation and talent development, and is responsible in formulating and implementing progressive strategies in developing new talents for the current needs of the organisation and in the future. She could easily identify and attract the right talents who possess exemplary core values, outstanding performance and inspirational leadership that can bring forward and strengthen her organization on the international stage.
Prior to her current position, Rina Sarif worked with Chemical Company of Malaysia Berhad as General Manager of Group Human Resource. During her tenure in this company, she improvised the implementation of HRSSC operations, spearheaded Change Management in a series of retrenchment exercises and established Outplacement Programs following the retrenchment exercise. Rina Sarif won different awards which include Top 101 Most Influential HR Global Leader 2019 by World HRD Congress, HR Leader with CSR Initiatives 2019 by World Federation of HR Professional in CHRO Asia and Malaysia’s Most Talented HR Leader 2018.
After 16 years leading the radio arm of Media Prima Berhad with strong leadership and innovation, Seelan is now responsible for the overall operations of ntv7, an edutainment channel and soon to be launched a Gen Z digital community.
Born and raised in Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, this youngest of three siblings received his early education at S.K. Methodist and S.M.K. Methodist. After completing STPM, he then pursued tertiary education at University Putra Malaysia.
Prior to his role as a Network Manager at Media Prima Radio Networks (“MPRN”) in 2005, Seelan gained his exposure to the media industry in 1998 as he became the radio announcer for Era FM alongside Halim Othman and Linda Onn. He also had the opportunity to be an actor as well as a host for tv programmes.
Packed with resilience and drive, he has elevated his career to a Chief Operating Officer in 2009 and subsequently to the Chief Executive Officer of RIPPLE in 2011. Seelan, an MBA graduate of Cardiff Metropolitan University, has played an integral role in setting up Hot FM, One FM and Kool FM.
A big believer in delivering great content across multiple platforms, Seelan has spearheaded the radio team through multiple transformations over the digital era to be relevant to the current audience. He has also led the team to innovate and RIPPLE has been among the first in the region to launch an audio programmatic platform, integrating Whatsapp as part of daily communication tool with audience and collaboration with global streaming players such as Spotify and Joox.
In recognition of his contribution to the local radio industry, Seelan was appointed President of Commercial Radio Malaysia in October 2015. He was also a Committee Member of the National Football Development Programme Malaysia.
Thomas brings with him more than 30 years of experience in corporate management, business strategy, and risk management. He began his career as a banker, holding management positions in the corporate and commercial banking divisions of several local commercial banks, from where he joined Pengurusan Dan harta Nasional Berhad (Dana harta), Malaysia's asset management company in 1998. He was initially involved in loan restructuring and thereafter headed its risk management unit, prior to its successful closure in 2005. Thomas then joined the MBF Holdings group of companies, initially as its Chief Operating Officer and thereafter as its President. Thomas then assumed the role of Group Finance Director at Ben Holdings group in Sri Lanka, an established retail, media and theatre group, where he oversaw all aspects of Finance, Treasury, Legal, Human Resources, Risk Management, Audit, and IT. Thomas holds a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness from Universiti Putra Malaysia.
Dato’ Haji Zainul Rijal holds a respected position in the Malaysian Muslim Lawyers Association (Persatuan Peguam – Peguam Muslim Malaysia, PPMM). As the president, he successfully led the association with various accomplishments which he was then awarded an honorary medal and order (Pingat Ahli Mangku Negara and Dato’ Paduka Mahkota Perak) in 2007 and 2011, respectively. Islamic Family Law, Law of the Code of Conduct, Jurisdiction, and Islamic Banking and Muamalat are the areas of his specialization and expertise.
Besides being an active leader for an Islamic NGO, he never fails to share his thoughts and ideas, writing as a columnist for local newspapers and often being invited as a special guest on television programmes to provide his insights on issues relating to laws and sharia laws.
