OUR STRUCTURE
RIZAL ISMAIL
PRINCIPAL PARTNER
Rizal Ismail has over 20 years of experience in corporate advisory, private equity and asset management companies in Malaysia and Indonesia. His experience covers both traditional and shariah/ethical mandates and he has worked on both sides of the business -retail and institutional. Prior to establishing Riyal Consulting, Rizal was heavily engaged in the mergers & acquisiton, restructuring and rehabilitating of companies as well as investment portolios. Rizal holds a Masters Degree in Aviaton Management from Open University of Malaysia, PhD in Economics and MBA from Greenwich University , Bachelors in Business Administration (Hons) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and a certfied financial planner (CFP) registered with FPAM. Currently, Rizal is the chairman of SPE Foundation. He is also with Maybank Asset Management and MIDF Asset Management as market representative (MR).
PRINCIPAL PARTNER
ADVISORS
PROFESSOR EMIRITUS DR BARJOYAI BADAI
CONSULTING PARTNER
Graduated in Economics Accounting from the University of Malaya in 1975, Master of Science in Industrial
Administration from the Aston Business School in Birmingham in 1977, Pursued and completed a Professional Diploma in Accounting at University of Malaya in 1979, Awarded a fellowship by the Bank of Tokyo to Pursue a Diploma in International Taxation at the Harvard Law School in 1979 and was awarded a diploma in 1980. Awarded a fellowship by the Commenwealth University Association in 1988 to pursue a PhD program at University College London , the University of London and was awarded a degree in 1990.
Started as a tutor in Accounting at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, appointed as lecturer in 1979, Head of Department in 1981, Deputy Dean in 1984 and Dean of the Business School at UKM in 1986 to 1988. He was appointed aa a Professor in Taxation and Accounting in 1994.
He spent his first sabbatical leave as General Manager of Compuform Sdn Bhd and as Consultant at Brunei Shell Petroleum in Seria. In 1983 – 1984. He was appointed Vice President of Abrar International Group of Companies between 1994 – 1996. He was President of Telekom Advanced System in Silicon Valley, California in 1997, President of Eletel Corporation in 1998, President of Facit Group of Company, Sweden in 1999. He retired from UKM in the year 2000 and have been teaching part time at UKM, UTM, UM, UTAR, UNITAR, UNIRAZAK, MEDIU , UNISEL, MUST, CUCSM and BINARY University until now as retirement hobby.
AIMI AIZAL BIN NASHARUDDIN
CONSULTING PARTNER
Aimi carries over 28 years of business, corporate finance and hands-on operational experience. An accountant by profession, he started his career in Arthur Andersen & Co. as an auditor and business advisor where he was involved in mapping out strategies & implementing business processes for various sectors of corporates, including manufacturing, financial & investment, property & development, construction and oil & gas based companies. He later gained further expertise in the corporate world at CIMB Investment Bank Berhad, the largest investment bank in Malaysia, where he was integral to some of the largest transactions involving financial restructuring, business reengineering, take overs, reverse take-overs, acquisitions and corporate financing.
HAZEM ABDUL RAHMAN
CONSULTING PARTNER
Hazem has over 16 years’ experience in senior management positions leading and turning around private and public companies in various sectors including Automotive, Power, Real Estate and Telecommunication. He also has over 10 years of experience in the financial industry from his initial career as equity analyst with Deutsche Bank and Credit Lyonnias Security Asia a well as his role as financial advisor in Aminvestment Bank.
His experience in leading companies coupled with a strong financial and sectoral analytical background are the key elements for his successes in delivering results for the companies he steered before. Presently, he is the Executive Chairman of Prinsip Pedoman Sdn Bhd (PPSB), his owned boutique advisory firm, where his role is to provide financial and corporate advisory to a multitude of companies in various sectors.
Hazem graduated Cum Laude majoring in Management – Banking & Finance from the Case Western Reverse University, Cleveland, Ohio.
MANAGEMANT TEAM
AMINNURLLAH MUSTAPAH
CONSULTING PARTNER
Aminnurllah Mustapah has over 28years experience in financial product development within ASEAN region having worked with financial institutions regionally covering treasury business and Islamic financial product development. He is currently involved with the business of commodity murabahah facilitation for Eiger Trading ltd in Asia. Aminnurllah graduated from UiTM with a Diploma in Investment Analysis
Chief Executive Officer
SOFIA KHAN BINTI KAYUM KHAN
CONSULTANTING PARTNER
Sofia Khan is an experienced marketing and sales professional with a strong background in hospitality, corporate sales, client relationship management, and brand development. With over two decades of experience across hotels, serviced offices, lifestyle brands, and corporate client management, she has demonstrated expertise in securing new business opportunities, maintaining long-term client relationships, and developing effective sales and marketing strategies. Her career includes roles in hotel sales, catering, corporate account management, and creative marketing, reflecting both strategic and operational strengths. She is also skilled in project management, public relations, leadership, teamwork, and communication, with a proven ability to deliver results and support business growth in competitive environments.
Chief Commercial Officer
SHEIKH KHUZAIFAH
CONSULTANT
Sheikh Khuzaifah, 37, is the founder and Managing Director of KZ Management Advisory Sdn. Bhd. (KZMA), a company dedicated to providing full range accounting and financial consultancy services to SMEs. His company boasts a list of clients from various industries such as health services, international trading. retailing, clothing, manufacturing and services industry. They provide among others, bookkeeping and reporting service, GST filing and reporting service, company secretarial service, and preparation and project evaluation service.
He served PETRONAS in various finance and accounting functions for 9 years from August 2009. He had also served as an Executive in Malaysia Industrial Development Finance (MIDF), a government-linked finance company in 2009. He is a Fellow under Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and holds a Practising License for Chartered Accountants under Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA).
In recognition of his knowledge and experience, he was appointed as a director of YWP Capital Sdn. Bhd., the strategic investment and business arm of Yayasan Wilayah Persekutuan until March 2020. He also serves as an executive director in Institute for Research & Development of Policy (IRDP), a policy advocacy and strategic advisory outfit.
Chief Financial Officer
TS HUDA MASTURA HAILUDDIN
CONSULTING PARTNER
Huda is an experienced senior management with demonstrated history of working in the oil & gas industry worldwide namely UAE, UK & SEA region. Assigned and spearheaded the Abu Dhabi, UAE Operations as a Country Manager & Commercial and Sales manager for SEA region. Skilled in Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Project
Controls, Metal Fabrication and Onshore Operations. 15 years of experience in upstream section of the industry ranging from engineering consultancy, offshore structures construction, commissioning, tubular running for drilling and subsea services mainly pipeline installation, ROV and inspection & interventions. Amongst the companies served are MMHE Sdn.Bhd., Technip (M), Global Process System (GPS), Emirates KSTB, Destini Oil Services Sdn.Bhd. & Cortez Subsea Limited (UK).
A certified Technologist by Malaysia Board of Technologist (MBOT) with a Master of Engineering (MEng) focused in Construction Engineering and Bachelor of Engineering both from University of Technology Malaysia.
Chief Technology Officer
Team Expertise #1
Riyal Consulting is powered by a multidisciplinary team of industry experts, combining deep experience in finance, strategy, law, technology, and Shariah advisory delivering integrated, values-driven solutions tailored to complex business challenges.
Energy
ANDREW LAMSHED
CONSULTING PARTNER
ANDREW LAMSHED
CONSULTING PARTNER
Founder of Enerex. Andrew was a key pioneer of Bumi Armada Berhad’s rapid growth story in FPSO’s. As the Senior Vice President-Floating Production Systems of Bumi Armada, Andrew was instrumental in taking the organization from nil to nine off operational FPSO contracts over a nine year period from 2007 to 2015 – taking Bumi Armada to the top 4 of FPSO companies.
Accordingly, Andrew has extensive knowledge of the FPSO industry, in particular the main markets of Australia, SE Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam), India, North Sea, West Africa (Nigeria, Angola, Ghana) and Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela).
Andrew has a MBA from Monash University and Bachelor of Engineering from Federation University Australia.
TS HUDA MASTURA HAILUDDIN
SENIOR PARTNER
TS HUDA MASTURA HAILUDDIN
CONSULTING PARTNER
Huda is an experienced senior management with demonstrated history of working in the oil & gas industry worldwide namely UAE, UK & SEA region. Assigned and spearheaded the Abu Dhabi, UAE Operations as a Country Manager & Commercial and Sales manager for SEA region. Skilled in Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Project
Controls, Metal Fabrication and Onshore Operations. 15 years of experience in upstream section of the industry ranging from engineering consultancy, offshore structures construction, commissioning, tubular running for drilling and subsea services mainly pipeline installation, ROV and inspection & interventions. Amongst the companies served are MMHE Sdn.Bhd., Technip (M), Global Process System (GPS), Emirates KSTB, Destini Oil Services Sdn.Bhd. & Cortez Subsea Limited (UK).
A certified Technologist by Malaysia Board of Technologist (MBOT) with a Master of Engineering (MEng) focused in Construction Engineering and Bachelor of Engineering both from University of Technology Malaysia.
Corporate Finance, Merger & Acquisition
ANDREW LAMSHED
CONSULTING PARTNER
ANDREW LAMSHED
CONSULTING PARTNER
Founder of Enerex. Andrew was a key pioneer of Bumi Armada Berhad’s rapid growth story in FPSO’s. As the Senior Vice President-Floating Production Systems of Bumi Armada, Andrew was instrumental in taking the organization from nil to nine off operational FPSO contracts over a nine year period from 2007 to 2015 – taking Bumi Armada to the top 4 of FPSO companies.
Accordingly, Andrew has extensive knowledge of the FPSO industry, in particular the main markets of Australia, SE Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam), India, North Sea, West Africa (Nigeria, Angola, Ghana) and Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela).
Andrew has a MBA from Monash University and Bachelor of Engineering from Federation University Australia.
SAIFUL KHAIRI BIN ZAINUDDIN
CONSULTING PARTNER
SAIFUL KHAIRI BIN ZAINUDDIN
CONSULTING PARTNER
Khairi is an accountant graduated from the International Islamic University Malaysia. He also attended the Harvard Business School Alumni Club Asean Senior Management Development Program in 2009. Stating his career in Public Bank, then moved to audit firm Arthur Andersen & Co where he was involved in audit and business advisory in various industries such as shipping, manufacturing, financial services and oil & gas. He then chose to become entrepreneur and is one of the cofounder of a local ICT company called Skali. Khairi has vast experience in accounting, corporate finance, sales and marketing, project management, business development and training.
ZAINAL ZOL KULOP ALANG
SENIOR PARTNER
ZAINAL ZOL KULOP ALANG
SENIOR CONSULTING PARTNER
Zainal Zol’s corporate experience spans over 25 years in the areas of Accounting, Corporate Finance, financial feasibility studies, due-diligence, financial analysis, debt restructuring, fund raising and investment; recently as the Head of Property Investment of an investment arm of a government agency, where his role was to drive the property investment performance of the company which held property investment portfolio domestic and abroad.
Zainal Zol holds a Master in Business Administration from Heriot Watt University, Bachelor in Business Administration (Finance) Hons from MARA University of Technology and Diploma In Accountancy from MARA Institute of Technology. He is also a Registered Property Manager (PM# 1757) with the Malaysian Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers.
JOHN LEONG
CONSULTING PARTNER
JOHN LEONG
CONSULTING PARTNER
A mechanical engineer cum financial analyst with over 25 years of experience in FMCG,
engineering, manufacturing and process management industry with a few Fortune 500 companies.
John specializes in strategic procurement & operation, supply chain management, and corporate
strategy. Actively involved in post M&A, and corporate restructuring activities, Leong graduated
from University of Leeds in mechanical engineering and MBA major in Finance.
ABDUL LATIFF PUTEH
CONSULTING PARTNER
MUHAMAD HAIDAR DARUS
CONSULTING PARTNER
Haidar Darus is a business professional with over nine years of experience in business development, corporate communication, research, marketing, branding, PR, and sales strategy. He owns and manage multiple businesses, including the largest online training and education company in Southeast Asia, an interior design house serving over 25 medium large clients within less than 2 years, and a software application service and products company. He also designs program and conduct training and capacity-building programs for various organizations, including government-linked companies, ministry agencies, universities, and SMEs. He has been featured in several major newspapers and has spoken at various international programs.
He has been recognized as a top digital entrepreneur like DIGERATTI 50 Asian Digital Entrepreneur and Entrepreneur Insights. He is actively involved in various communities, studied Accounting and Business Management from UITM, certified from various industries institute and international universities like Corporate Finance (CFI), Creative Thinking (Imperial College), ESG Risk and Opportunities (Wharton University), Coaching Management, and Inbound Sales Strategy
BASRI HASAN,PMP
CONSULTING PARTNER
BASRI HASSAN , PMP
CONSULTING PARTNER
Engineering graduate with a management diploma from the Malaysia Institute of Management
(MIM). He holds professional qualifications such as a certified Project Management Professional
(PMP) by PMI Inc., a registered Change Management Practitioner by APMG International, a certified
trainer by Malaysia HRDF, a trained Scaled Agile Framework Scrum Master (SAFe 4) and a trained
personal development coach. His areas of expertise are in Program Management, Change
Management, Strategic Planning, Business Transformation Management and Crisis Management.
His past working experiences include as Principal Consultant in Program/Project and Change
Management in multinational consulting companies such as DNV, Capgemini and Tata Consultancy
Services. Clients range from government sectors, GLCs, telco and energy companies.
HAIDAR DARUS
CONSULTING PARTNER
HAIDAR DARUS
CONSULTING PARTNER
Haidar is a seasoned business professional with experience in corporate
communication, marketing, research, branding, PR, sales strategy, and business
development. He is an owner and manager of several thriving businesses, including the largest
online training and education company in Southeast Asia, a renowned interior design house
that has served more than 25 medium to large clients and a software application service
and products company. Haidar is also a skilled training and capacity-building program
designer who creates and conducts programs for various organizations, including
government-linked companies, ministry agencies, universities, and SMEs. His expertise has
earned him recognition as a top digital entrepreneur, such as the DIGERATTI 50 Asian Digital
Entrepreneur and Entrepreneur Insights. With a background in Accounting and Business
Management from UITM and certifications from various industries, Haidar has also completed
several courses from international universities, such as Corporate Finance (CFI), Creative
Thinking (Imperial College), ESG Risk and Opportunities (Wharton University), Coaching
Management, and Inbound Sales Strategy.
NURUL AFIFAH BINTI AZMAN
CONSULTANT
NURUL AFIFAH BINTI AZMAN
CONSULTANT
Afifah, graduates of Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons.) from UiTM has been working in accounting industry for the pass years for an aviation company and accounting firm. She has been involved in financial and business planning through out different client profiles such as from retail and food & beverages industries. She also provide services such as bookkeeping and financial management reporting.
IFA DATO DAUD
TRAINING CONSULTANT
IFA DATO DAUD
TRAINING CONSULTANT
Afifa is a Trainer and facilitator with over 20 years experiences. Her expertise are communication skills and soft skills (leadership and management, and personality development). She works across industries, running short and long term training workshops and programs. This involves extensive collaboration with customers, spearheading team & projects and major clientele accounts servicing. Afifa holds a Master of Business Administration from University of Gloucestershire , UK and a Bachelor of Science from Upper Iowa University, USA. She is also involved in NGOs and a guest speaker for Astro Awani.
ANNE ZURAINI ZUBIR
TRAINING CONSULTANT
ANNE ZURAINI ZUBIR
TRAINING CONSULTANT
Anne possessed a Higher Dip in Bus Admin from IAM Institute Administration, London, UK. She was attached to a GLC company for over 6 years as trainer and facilitator for GLCs and MNCs focusing on corporate communications, PR skills, customers service and people management. She is a licensed Train the Trainer Certificate program accredited by HRDF.
ROSLYNN MA'AMOR
TRAINING CONSULTANT
ROSLYNN MA'AMOR
TRAINING CONSULTANT
Roslynn has been in hospitality industry with quite a number of major hotels all across Malaysia for the last 20 years. She has held many critical positions such as head of front office as well as head of marketing for many years. She is also an experienced trainer specialized in customer service and personal development. Roslynn graduated from Sunway University majoring in Business Literacy.
ROZITA MOHAMAD
TRAINING CONSULTANT
ROZITA MOHAMAD
TRAINING CONSULTANT
Rozita graduated from UITM with a degree in Business Studies. She has been in the event management and training sector for over 15 years locally and abroad. Rozita specializes in training and Human Resources enhancement for government bodies. She is a licensed Train the Trainer Certificate program accredited by HRDF.
LT COL DR AMEI FARINA
BINTI ABD RASHID (RTD)
CONSULTING PARTNER
LT COL DR AMEI FARINA BINTI ABD RASHID (RTD)
CONSULTING PARTNER
More than 13 years of experience in operational aviation medicine. Experts in Human Performance and Limitations trainings, aircrew medical panel/board, medical covers during international airshows, Search and Rescue (SAR) team, patient air evacuation. Head of writing team for several aviation medicine doctrines in Malaysian Armed Forces. Participated and presented in international aeromedical conferences e.g Korea, Australia.
Amei is the founder of Afly Aeromedical group. She holds a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Obstetrics (Ireland), Aviation Medical Officer (RAAF Edinburgh), Diploma in Aviation Medicine (King’s College), Diploma in Family Medicine (AFPM) and Master in Physiology (IIUM). She is also a certified Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) Authorized Medical Examiner (AME) and Department Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Occupational Health Doctor (OHD).
KAMAL JOHAR
CONSULTING PARTNER
KAMAL JOHARI
CONSULTING PARTNER
Experienced entrepreneur with a demonstrated history of working in the Defense
& Aviation Industry. Qualified Pilot, Skilled in Emergency Management,
Intelligence, Counter Insurgency, Operational Planning, and Tactics. Strong business
development professional and a graduate of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst,
United Kingdom. Served more than twenty-six years in the Malaysian Armed Forces.
Successfully led training and operation during the various appointments held.
Hardened with combat experience. Reliable, diligent, and flexible professional
with superb communication and writing capabilities. A team leader extensively
trained in weapons, unarmed combat, command and management.
ALMIR ONG
CONSULTING PARTNER
ALMIR ONG ,(CPA), (CIA), (AMLA/CFT), (FCPA)
CONSULTING PARTNER
Ong has close to 2 decades of experience in audit and finance. He was with TA Enterprise Bhd as
Head of Internal Audit and subsequently joined Dialog Group Bhd as Head of Internal Audit , Expro
International Group Ltd as Regional Internal Audit/Risk Management Manager of Asia Pacific, iApril
Management Pte Ltd as Senior Manager of Internal Audit/Risk Management Putrajaya Perdana Bhd
as Head of Internal Audit/Risk Management. During his tenure in the above-mentioned companies,
he was responsible for overseeing and conducting internal audits and risk management policies.
He later joined Asdion Bhd as Chief Financial Officer and BASF Malaysia Sdn Bhd as Senior Manager
of Corporate Audit of Asia Pacific. in 2017, he joined Quantum Metal Sdn Bhd as Chief Financial
Officer and currently with Managepay System Bhd as Chief Risk and Compliance. He obtained his
Diploma in Business Studies from HELP University , graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from
University of Southern Queensland, Australia in 1999. He was admitted as a member of Certified
Practising Accountant Australia since 2003. He is also a chartered member of the Institute of
Internal Auditors since 2005 as well as a Certified Internal Auditor of the Institute of Internal
Auditors Malaysia since 2009.
DR FIRDAUS FANNY PUTERA PERDANA
CONSULTING PARTNER
DR FIRDAUS FANNY PUTERA PERDANA
CONSULTING PARTNER
Dr. Firdaus Fanny Putera Perdana is a prominent figure in the field of Halal research and
development. He has an extensive academic background, including a Ph.D. from the
International Islamic University Malaysia. Currently, Dr. Firdaus serves as a Senior Research
Associate at IPMI Business School, Jakarta, Indonesia, and an Independent Researcher/
Consultant for Halal Development Corporation Berhad, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. His expertise
includes Halal supply chain management, blockchain technology application in the Halal
industry, and Halal ecosystem development. His diverse experience and contributions to
Halal industry research make him a valuable speaker for the Halal ESG Investment Exchange
at the APAC ESG Investment Conference.
PROFESSOR DR MOHAR YUSOF
CONSULTING PARTNER
PROFESSOR DR MOHAR YUSOF
CONSULTING PARTNER
Prof Dr Mohar is the second generation of a family business with more than 25 years of entrepreneurial and managerial experience. His professional and scholarly work in the fields of family business, entrepreneurship, strategy and financial planning, equips him with the aptitude and competencies as a family business advisor, strategist, coach and trainer.
He has a Ph.D. in Management, holds a MIM-CPIPM and is a Certified Financial Planner. He is a member of the Family Firm Institute (FFI – USA and Asian Circle) and the Financial Planning Association of Malaysia.
DR JOHARI MAT
CONSULTING PARTNER
DR JOHARI MAT
CONSULTING PARTNER
Johari is responsible for sales, marketing, continuing education & international students office activities. He is also responsible for introducing the “Marketing-driven University” Initiative, the blueprint of Micro-credentials and becoming one of the key people of UNIRAZAK’s latest rebranding. Some of his notable achievements are the establishment of 7 regional centers and securing higher education scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate courses under MARA.
In addition, he also implemented a digital marketing approach. In 2018, the student intake soared to 143%. Prior to taking this role, Johari was Dean of UNIRAZAK’s Graduate School of Business. and has provided leadership to staff by overseeing and coordinating their researches, publications, and consultations to be in line with the goals of the school and University. Johari has 20 years of management and entrepreneurial experience. Having a powerful force in the workplace , he uses his can-do attitude and tireless energy to encourage others to work hard and succeed.
TOSHINORI SUZUKI
CONSULTING PARTNER
TOSHINORI SUZUKI
CONSULTING PARTNER
Former consultant at Accenture Japan Ltd and later joined Itochu Corporation as General Manager. In Itochu , he managed domestic and international sales/marketing and strategic planning including developing plans, establishing new business and implementing growth strategies within domestic and international environment. Through that global scale network and experiences, being skilful at sourcing the forefront technologies and materializing new business matching based on that technologies collaborating with right partners.
He is the Managing Director for Midori Tech, organic microbial enzyme product formulated in Japan and produce in Malaysia for Sustainable farming. At the same time, he specializes in identifying, analysing, strategizing and taking over new technologies out of Japan and transfer these latest technologies to overseas, especially bio technologies for agriculture, aquaculture and environment. Suzuki graduated with Bachelor of Science – Electronics Engineering from University of Yamanachi, Japan .
SAZAHAN MOHAMAD YASSIN
CONSULTANT
SAZAHAN MOHAMAD YASSIN
CONSULTING PARTNER
Sazahan brings more than 15 years of experience in aviation and defence industry as head of
business development unit in National Defense Industry (NADI). He was responsible in executing
marketing strategies with both Government of Malaysia and International clients. With a BA in
business administration from Northrumbia Newcastle University, Sazahan started his career as
sales manager with Standard & Chartered Bank. He was also appointed as the president of an
private aircraft chartered company PT Airborne , Indonesia.
DON NAZWIM
CONSULTING PARTNER
DON NAZWIM
CONSULTING PARTNER
Beginning with Total Energies North America (formerly known as TotalFinaElf) in 1999 as a Business Analyst, Don has extensive experience in Oil and Gas, Oleochemicals and Logistics, with a strong passion in International Business. Since 2004, Don serves as a Director at Socship Company Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia’s oldest inde-pendent tank farm in Port Klang, serving the Oleochemicals industry. In 2008, he co-found-ed Washers Sdn. Bhd. currently the largest full service IsoTank depot in the country, the first to be recognised by the International Tank Container Organisation in South East Asia.
Don served various business councils over the years, among others the Malaysia National Council for Asia Paci˜c Economic Cooperation (MANCPEC), ASEAN Circle – Institute of Stra-tegic and International Studies Malaysia, Kansai Economic Federation (Kankeiren) Japan, Franchise Development Board of Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cooperative of Malaysia, ASEAN Business Advisory Council – Malaysia Chapter and Hong Kong Malaysia Business Council. Don had also previously served as the Treasurer of the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia and as President of the Kuala Lumpur Malay Chamber of Commerce.
Don did his MBA in International Business from the University of East London, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Drexel University, Philadelphia.
YM TENGKU ADYL HAZARAQUE TENGKU ABDUL HALIM
CONSULTING PARTNER
YM TENGKU ADYL HAZARAQUE TENGKU ABDUL HALIM
CONSULTING PARTNER
Tengku Adyl started a career in Property Development upon graduating and subsequently ventured into the Retail Industry and Renewable Energy in Solar. He is the among the pioneers in solar roof top developers and commissioned the first ever roof solar at Universiti Malaysia Perlis University campus .He also staunch advocator in sustainable tree replanting programs on degraded lands in Malaysia.
He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, with a Minor Business Management and Psychology (Hawaii Pacific University, USA).
ESHADIQ HAMDAN
CONSULTING PARTNER
ESHADIQ HAMDAN
CONSULTING PARTNER
DATUK AHMAD NIZAM IBRAHIM
CONSULTING PARTNER
DATUK AHMAD NIZAM IBRAHIM
CONSULTING PARTNER
Datuk Nizam is a Malaysian and Co-Founder of Jaringan Mega, a company granted by Malaysia Communications an Multimedia Commission to operate another satelite broadcasting media channels. Datuk Nizam has 27 years of extensive entrepreneurial and working experience with various formidable multinational ICT conglomerate companies in different technology stacks such as Oracle, Sybase, Hewlett Packard, Cisco and Business Objects. Datuk Nizam is holding the Bachelor of Business Administration Degree of Management Information Systems form Iowa State University, USA.
AZLI NOOR
CONSULTING PARTNER
AZLI NOOR
CONSULTING PARTNER
Azli has more than 20 years of working experience ranging from legal, corporate trustee, corporate and investment banking, logistics and total supply chain as well as managing and scaling up start-ups. Prior to Riyal Consulting, Azli worked for CIMB Investment Bank, Asian Finance Bank, Kontena Nasional and IP2P Global. He is a graduate from the International Islamic University in Law.
HASRAM RADLI
CONSULTING PARTNER
HASRAM RADLI
CONSULTING PARTNER
Hasram has more than 23 years experience in the Information Technology industry and highly skilled in Negotiation, International Business, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Sales Management, and Strategic Partnerships. An experienced Business Development and Sales Director with a demonstrated history of working in the Information Technology and Services industry especially in secure identity solutions, biometric, forensic and intelligence field in the South East Asia region. Hasram has previously worked a few multinational companies providing consultation for business development in 15 countries in the region. He is a great marketing and sales professional with a passion for technical solution, comfortably bridging the gap between the commercial and technical requirements of customers.
A Bsc graduate from University of Colorado, Boulder, USA with extensive knowledge and international experience in IT & Secure Identity Solution enabled him to offer consultation in designing and implementing complex solutions for government agencies.
NORAHMADI SULONG
CONSULTING PARTNER
NORAHMADI SULONG
CONSULTING PARTNER
Encik Norahmadi has close to 30 years working experiences in the capital market business from investment trading to business development in the capital market industry. He started his career with EPMI before joining capital market industry as Dealer Representative with TA Securities Bhd. He was with Maybank Investment Bank and RHB Investment Bank before joining Muamalat Invest Sdn Bhd in 2012. His last position at Muamalat Invest Sdn Bhd was Chief Executive Officer , which its Asset Under Management circa RM6 Billion. Encik Norahmadi holds a Master Degree in Business Administration majoring in Marketing and Finance from Charles Sturt University, Australia. He was a holder of Capital Markets Services Representative’s License in fund management in relation to portfolio management and dealing in securities.
YM TENGKU RIDUAN YM TENGKU NASRUDDIN
CONSULTING PARTNER
YM TENGKU RIDUAN YM TENGKU NASRUDDIN
CONSULTING
Tengku Mohd Riduan Tengku Nasruddin is the Managing Director for Limpahan Sejati Sdn. Bhd. , one of a few minerals exporter in Malaysia.
He graduated a Bachelor Degree from UiTM Shah Alam majoring in International Business and develop his career with East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) dealing in various mineral such as iron ore, gold & sands extraction internationally. He has extensive experience in operation, local regulations & procedures and financial due diligent.
SHAHRUL AMALI SHAFIE
CONSULTING PARTNER
SHAHRUL AMALI SHAFIE
CONSULTING PARTNER
Represented and counselled business owners, GLCs, corporates, individuals, bankruptcy trustees, asset managers, private equity, insurance companies and banks in matters involving complex commercial litigation, mortgage foreclosure, adverse bankruptcy proceedings, taxations and supplementary proceedings. He is also managing the civil litigation practice and criminal litigation practise for more than 20 years.
Shahrul graduated from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia with Bachelor of Law (Hons) and later obtained his Diploma in Shariah Law and Practise from the International Islamic Universiti. He is also a partner at Messr A. Azidin & Sharul since 2003.
Zaiton Ibrahim Zahir
CONSULTING PARTNER
Zaiton Ibrahim Zahir
CONSULTANTING PARTNER
Possesses a background in metallurgy mechanical engineering and has
applied his experience to the livestock sector, introducing Modern-Technology
Farming. His combined 30 years of experience in engineering and livestock
farming have made him well-versed as a Feedlot & Breedlot
Operator/Farmer, as well as an Importer and Supplier of livestock for the
dairy and beef sectors. He has been directly involved in various pioneering
livestock projects spearheaded by the Malaysian Government, which have
since been expanded nationwide.
CONSULTANTS
ABDUL RAHMAN HASNAN
CONSULTANT
ABDUL RAHMAN HASNAN
CONSULTANT
Abdul Rahman started his career with Grant Thornton Malaysia (GTM) in 2015. Whilst in GTM, he was involved in rendering professional service for private and multinational corporations as well as public listed companies covering the manufacturing, semi-con, education and agriculture industries. In 2018, he joined a medium size audit firm; Hasnan & Co and focused around financial management, financial compliance, projection and corporate reconstruction, liquidation and strata management.
Abdul Rahman holds a Bachelor of Business & Commerce majoring in Accounting and Business Law from Monash University.
LUQMAN ESA
CONSULTANT
LUQMAN ESA
CONSULTING
Luqman has more than 15 years of experience in Human Resources specialising in HR Management, HR Strategic, Culture and Transformation, Process improvement, data visualization, analytics and digital transformation from his initial career with Dyson, Flextronics, Ranhill and ResMed.
He also has over 8 years’ experience as Site Leader Management roles where leading and turning around private and goverment related companies in various sectors including Medical, Automotive, Power and Utilities.
Luqman holds a Master in Management from Asia e University.
ADAM NORDIN
CONSULTANT
ADAM NORDIN
CONSULTANT
Adam has more than eight years of experience in management consulting, specialising in payments strategy, process improvement, data visualization, analytics and digital transformation. Throughout his consulting career, he has delivered strategic projects for UK banks; HSBC, TSB, Lloyds Banking Group, Barclays, Revolut, Royal Bank of Scotland, Cooperative Bank and Cardnet (acquirer). He was also involved with Digital Transformation Strategy Projects for UK supermarkets (Asda and Morrison) and EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Project for HSBC Bank.
Adam holds a Master in Business Administration from University of Sheffield and has recently completed Fintech Strategy Programme from University of Oxford.
AZIZUL AZNAN
CONSULTANT
AZIZUL AZNAN
CONSULTING PARTNER
Azizul Aznan has more than 10 years of experience in agriculture and aquaculture especially in big scale tiger prawn farming land freshwater ˜sh farming. Prior to Riyal Consulting, he was the Managing Director, Co-Founder of Symbient Corporation Sdn Bhd focusing on importing and supplying frozen Halal Buffalo meat from India and frozen Halal mutton from New Zealand and Australia. He was actively involved in the trading of crude ˜sh oil (rich in Omega3) from 2018 to 2020 where he was a Director at Muscat Ventures Sdn Bhd, a franchise for the Museum of Illusion of Croatia. Presently , he is the company Chairman at La Habana Sdn Bhd, which is involved in cigar retail services which has distribution network throughout the country.
FEISAL KASSIM AVARATHAR
CONSULTANT
FEISAL KASSIM AVARATHAR
CONSULTANT
Feisal has 30 years of experience in advertising, broadcasting, business development project management, corporate communications, green energy, grassroots politics and community activism across a variety of industries, organizations, platforms and media. He holds a BSc (Business Administration) from United States International University (San Diego, California).
Feisal is active in community organizations, including the Dyslexia Association of Sarawak, the Scouts Association of Malaysia (Terengganu) and community animal welfare initiatives. He coordinates conservation programs with local universities and NGOs, including UnIMAs (with Wellington College, England) and UMT. His unique combination of business, marketing, brand positioning, communication and media skills, political experience and community activism have equipped him to synergize different groups for a common cause.
SYED REZA HELMY AL-ATTAS
CONSULTANT
SYED REZA HELMY AL-ATTAS
CONSULTANT
Being a qualified lawyer with over 25 years of experience working as a practicing lawyer as well as an in-house Legal Advisor with Malayan Banking Bhd, an external legal and corporate consultant and a HR & Admin Head, he brings fresh eyes to legal, corporate and administrative issues.
Reza holds (LLB (Hons) University of Sheffield, Barrister-at-Law, Lincoln’s Inn. Since April 2021 he has also been appointed as an Islamic Estate Planner with as-Salihin Trustee Bhd.
SURENTRAN SOMASUNDRAM
CONSULTANT
SURENTRAN SOMASUNDRAM
CONSULTANT
A strategist & energetic entrepreneur with verifiable year-after-year success in achieving revenues, profits, and business growth objectives within start-ups & turnaround companies with rapid-changing environments. He also specializes in corporate training programmes , creative thinking ,organization design and change of management and He also runs a family business, Snack Boss Sdn Bhd and Menglembu Foods Industry Sdn Bhd which manufactures snack foods like peanuts and local Malaysian snacks and their key brand is WelNuts which is the next largest peanut brand after Kacang Menglembu and Cap Tangan. They are well known locally and abroad.
Suresh completed his MBA in Leadership from Universiti Tun Abdul Razak and Bachelor in Applied Science – Analytical Chemistry from Universiti Sains Malaysia.
MOHD FAEEZ ASRY BIN YUSOFF
CONSULTANT
MOHD FAEEZ ASRY BIN YUSOFF
PARTNER
Faeez has over 15 years of experience and expertise in civil engineering project
in various areas. He was also heavily involved in various field such as project
consulting, project management, supply chain management and special project
including government tenders.
ALENA ZAKARIA
TRAINING CONSULTANT
ALENA ZAKARIA
TRAINING CONSULTANT
Alena Zakaria is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in
managing conferences and corporate training events across the APAC and
Middle East regions, spanning a wide range of industries, including healthcare,
oil and gas, smart cities development, finance, 4IR, and manufacturing. Alena
also has expertise in corporate communications and project management, with
a focus on digital literacy projects for rural communities. She has managed
community empowerment projects for the B40 demographic alongside NGOs
in Malaysia since 2021. Currently, Alena serves as the COO of The Tiger Nuts
Group, an agritech start-up, and is the co-founder of L&M Networks, a boutiques
event management and consultancy company. Alena pursued her studies at
Kent University, United Kingdom, majoring in Biosciences.