Results-driven professional with 15 years of experience in business development, specializing in the Oil, Gas, Petrochemical (OGP) and Renewable Energy (RE) sectors. Proven track record of leading successful initiatives, attracting significant investments and driving growth. Seeking a challenging role to utilize my experience and contribute to the success of an organization.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Investor Management Division
East Coast Economic Region Development Council
03.2020 - Current
Spearheading the development of the East Coast Economic Region (ECER) Renewable Energy Plan and Oil, Gas & Petrochemical Strategic Plan outlining strategies and policies to encourage and boost investment in Oil, Gas & Petrochemicals (OGP), Renewable Energy (RE) and Bioeconomy clusters.
Formulated strategies and lead the business development activities including identification of new leads, conducting marketing and promotional activities, due diligence, facilitation and negotiation of potential investment in OGP, RE & Bioeconomy sectors in ECER
Successfully attracted a total of RM xx billion in committed investments from Domestic and Foreign Direct Investments including two investments in 100MW solar farms and two biogas plants in Terengganu respectively
Collaborated and facilitated comprehensive feasibility studies with potential investors to assess the viability and potential of OGP and RE projects within the ECER
Lead the team to conduct due diligence and prepare new incentives application papers and presented at National Committee of Investment (NCI) for approval (100% approval rate)
Drive and execute the marketing and promotion of Kerteh Biopolymer Park (KBP) and KBP SME Complex in Kerteh resulting to 95% rate of 100% rate of occupancy and 95% rate of leasing of industrial land with RM5.6 billion of realized investment.
Lead the engagement with State Government of Terengganu and other stakeholders such as MIDA, MITI and other government agencies
Served as the secretariat of the task force meeting formed to address investment-related issues, fostering collaboration and effective decision-making via Jawatankuasa Promosi & Penyelarasan Pelaburan Negeri Terengganu (JPPPT) and Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Pelaksanaan dan Penyelarasan (ICC) ECER.
Manager, Investor Management Division
East Coast Economic Region Development Council
05.2013 - 02.2020
Identified and promoted investment opportunities within Bioeconomy, RE and specialty chemicals sectors and successfully attracted and secured RM6 bil of accumulated investment in ECER
Analyzed the competitiveness of ECER as an investment destination by identifying opportunities and provided recommendations for improvement.
Prepared and deliver value proposition, pitches and presentations to potential new investors
Conducted due diligence and prepared for tax incentives application for new investors
Engaged and managed the relationships with investors by understanding their needs and offering solution in setting up new business in ECER.
Business Analyst,Business Development & Investment
Malaysian Bioeconomy Corporation
03.2011 - 05.2013
Analyse business case, conducted due diligence on business proposals and assisted negotiations to attract investments for bioeconomy sector in Malaysia
Recommended for secondment with CJ Bio Malaysia to provide advisory role and facilitate their initial establishment in Malaysia
Recommended for cross agency secondment with East Coast Economic Region Development Council to develop and implement Bioeconomy Roadmap in ECER
Facilitated the investments of bioeconomy projects within Malaysia with combined value of USD280 million
These projects include investment of the first biomethionine plant in the world in ECER.
Business Analyst, Strategic Planning Division
Malaysian Bioeconomy Corporation
11.2009 - 02.2011
Coordinated and managed the implementation of Biotechnology Entrepreneur Special Training (Best) Programme in 5 regions nationwide
Coordinated and managed series of Bioentrepreneur skills development programme
Coordinated and managed a special training programme with QB3 BioScience Institute (UCSF) to be held annually in San Francisco California.
Lecturer, Monash University Foundation Year
Sunway University
02.2009 - 10.2009
Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
Implemented instructional technologies in course delivery to engage and educate students.
Education
Bachelor in Biomedicine (Honours) -
Management & Science University
04.2001 -
Timeline
Senior Manager, Investor Management Division
East Coast Economic Region Development Council
03.2020 - Current
Manager, Investor Management Division
East Coast Economic Region Development Council
05.2013 - 02.2020
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<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.