CONSULTING PARTNERS
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.
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DATUK AHMAD NIZAM IBRAHIM
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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.
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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.
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NORAHMADI SULONG
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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.
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PROFESSOR DR MOHAR YUSOF
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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.
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SAIFUL KHAIRI BIN ZAINUDDIN
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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.
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TOSHINORI SUZUKI
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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 .
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AZLI NOOR
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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.
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SHAHRUL AMALI SHAFIE
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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.
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BASRI HASSAN , PMP
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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Tuan Haji Mohamad Zaidi Hj Mohamed Adnan
CONSULTANT
Tuan Haji Mohamad Zaidi Hj Mohamed Adnan with over three decades of experience in the financial services industry, Tuan Haji Mohamad Zaidi Hj Mohamed Adnan has honed his expertise in corporate risk management. Beginning his career at Coopers and Lybrand (now PricewaterhouseCoopers) as an auditor, he transitioned into the Finance and Banking sector, where he gained invaluable insights before joining the esteemed Sime Darby Group. Since 1993, he has excelled as a financial advisor, expertly navigating businesses through intricate financial landscapes.
In addition to his financial acumen, Hj Zaidi is a Registered Professional Islamic Wills Writer with As-Salihin Trustee Bhd, specializing in Shariah-compliant Hibah declaration documents. His leadership as the former CEO of IHF Academy Sdn Bhd was marked by a focus on consultancy and training in Halal auditing, food safety system management, and Islamic finance. A co-founder of the International Halal Labuan Foundation, he dedicated 12 years as its Secretary General. He also served as the Honorary Secretary of the Malay Chamber of Commerce Putrajaya Chapter.
Currently, Hj Zaidi holds the position of Deputy Chairman of the Malaysian Dali’il Khairat Association. This social community organization is committed to advancing Islamic education by developing madrasah on waqf land, as well as fostering skills development and entrepreneurship among its members.
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ALMIR ONG ,(CPA), (CIA), (AMLA/CFT), (FCPA)
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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
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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.
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HAIDAR DARUS
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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.
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ESHADIQ HAMDAN
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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.