INTAN SALWANI ABD GHANI
Semenyih,10
Summary
Dynamic Senior Vice President of Transformation Management Office with a robust background in corporate strategy, transformation, and business turnaround. Expertise in driving cost optimization, enhancing productivity, and executing strategic planning initiatives to ensure long-term sustainability. Proven success in leading high-impact projects, facilitating executive workshops, and engaging stakeholders across government agencies and the private sector. Recognized for strong analytical capabilities that identify operational inefficiencies and implement data-driven solutions while fostering team collaboration to navigate complex organizational challenges.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, TRANSFORMATION MANAGEMENT OFFICE
Prasarana Malaysia Berhad
Selangor
07.2024 - Current
- Oversee the central coordination of divisional performance, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and business objectives.
- Drive enterprise-wide transformation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, cost optimization, and strategic growth.
- Develop and monitor corporate performance dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and strategic progress.
- Facilitate executive-level workshops and business plan sessions, aligning business unit strategies with group-wide objectives.
- Lead cross-functional teams in implementing strategic initiatives, ensuring timely execution and tangible business impact.
- Established key performance indicators to measure project success and improve stakeholder engagement.
- Developed and executed strategic initiatives to drive business growth, resulting in higher revenues and market share expansion.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Presented and discussed strategy and initiative progress with senior business leaders.
- Developed measurement tools, dashboards, and reports to track metrics on adoption and effectiveness of initiatives.
- Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
VICE PRESIDENT, TRANSFORMATION MANAGEMENT OFFICE
Prasarana Malaysia Berhad
Selangor
01.2021 - 07.2024
- Dynamic, results-driven VP with a strong record in change management and business turnaround. Expertise in strategic planning, program management, and stakeholder engagement. Monitors performance, delivers corporate scorecards, and drives innovation. Recognized for leading transformative sessions and strategic initiatives at the executive level.
- Oversaw cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
- Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments.
- Developed new revenue streams by identifying growth opportunities and forging strategic partnerships with key industry players.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Leveraged technology to automate workflows and streamline processes, resulting in increased productivity and cost savings across the organization.
Head of Centre of Excellence Division
PERCETAKAN NASIONAL MALAYSIA BERHAD (PNMB)
Kuala Lumpur
07.2019 - 01.2021
- Visionary and results-driven Head of Centre of Excellence Division. Proven track record in driving development and implementing high-profile projects. Optimizes internal resources, fosters collaboration with vendors, and excels in project execution. Strategic sales leader, identifying opportunities, designing strategies, and driving growth. Skilled in project management, budgeting, and forging partnerships.
- Spearheaded the development of the first High-Speed Security Printing Centre in Malaysia (Centre of Excellence), catering to main examinations in Malaysia and the region (e.g., SPM, STPM, MUET, MARA).
- Consolidated functions and ensured efficiency in coordinating internal resources and third-party vendors to achieve seamless project execution.
- Led the sales team, developed sales strategies, and conducted necessary business planning to capture new businesses for the Centre of Excellence while continuously improving operational efficiency.
- Initiated new business plans and identified opportunities in new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, products, and services.
- Analyzed project documentation, participated in tender processes, and managed the progress of active projects, ensuring compliance with project development schedules.
- Conducted project progress reviews, generated detailed reports for management and the board of directors, and maintained margin analysis for active projects.
- Developed and implemented labor and material budgets, maintaining close communication with vendors regarding services and materials.
- Oversaw production, scheduling, planning, and follow-up on multiple Work Centre projects.
Head of Corporate Strategy
PERCETAKAN NASIONAL MALAYSIA BERHAD (PNMB)
Kuala Lumpur
04.2016 - 07.2019
- Results-oriented Head of Corporate Strategy with a strategic mindset. Proven record in driving progress, performance, and partnerships. Implements monitoring mechanisms, develops KPIs, and prepares executive presentations. Expertise in collaborations, due diligence, business plans, and project management in security printing.
- Implemented a division progress monitoring mechanism, overseeing the development of dashboards, activity trackers, and milestone calendars. Identifying and escalating issues while proposing effective mitigation steps.
- Developed company and departmental targets and KPIs, closely monitoring overall performance and milestones to ensure timely delivery.
- Created compelling leadership presentation materials for external meetings, internal leadership discussions, Board of Directors meetings, and Implementation EXCO update sessions.
- Reviewed corporate finance proposals related to due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, and other relevant areas.
- Provided support to the Managing Director in various ad-hoc functions to achieve short-term specific deliverables, such as developing KPIs for the MD and cascading them to their direct reports. Also entrusted with managing special projects for the CEO.
- Played a pivotal role in the development of strategic partnerships for new business expansions, with a particular focus on fostering collaborations in emerging technologies.
- Demonstrated expertise in project management, including formulating investment strategies aligned with the company's overall business plan and directions.
- Proficient in structuring deals, defining business objectives, and establishing corporate structures for business ventures.
Corporate Planning Manager
Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd
Selangor
01.2012 - 04.2016
- Results-driven Manager with expertise in corporate planning and business development. Develops and executes strategies for market competitiveness. Skilled in competitor analysis, due diligence, joint ventures, and mergers. Sets and achieves annual business plans, fosters stakeholder communication, and aligns strategy with company targets. Spearheads initiatives, oversees new business opportunities, and expansion strategies.
- Perform key managerial roles and responsibilities in corporate planning and business development.
- Develop and manage the company's corporate and operational strategy, enabling competitiveness in the market through activities such as competitor analysis.
- Coordinate due diligence processes for new business expansions, joint ventures, mergers, and acquisitions.
- Ensure the annual business plan and company roadmap are established, monitored, and achieved, fostering continuous growth.
- Communicate the company's strategy effectively to stakeholders through various channels.
- Engage consistently with senior management to ensure strategy progress aligns with company targets.
Assistant Manager Corporate Planning
Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd
Selangor
06.2010 - 01.2012
- Dynamic Assistant Manager focused on corporate planning and business development. Integrates balanced scorecards with strategies and work plans for alignment. Proficient in analyzing environmental changes, preparing financial reports, conducting research, and providing decision support. Experienced in managing special projects, establishing new departments, and leading transformational initiatives for customer satisfaction and sales performance enhancement.
- Developed and implemented the company's annual business plan using Hoshin Kanri tools, integrating the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) and employing PDCA tools for continuous monitoring and improvement.
- Aligned divisional and departmental business plans with Perodua's overall strategy and objectives, providing regular status update reports on Strategic Roadmap Initiatives to EXCO and the Board of Directors.
- Prepared comprehensive recommendation reports on the impact of environmental changes, such as government policies, regulations, market trends, and global economic conditions.
- Generated accurate financial reports and provided timely updates on dashboards/portals for senior management, EXCO, the Board of Directors, and relevant agencies and ministries.
- Conducted in-depth competitive research, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and trend analysis to inform business plans and management meetings.
- Provided valuable decision support for business development, including competitor analysis, reviewing and recommending the Malaysian Annual Budget, and actively participating in business meetings, workshops, and conferences.
- Supported management with periodic and ad-hoc assignments, including preparing insightful business analysis papers for EXCO, the Board of Directors, and external functions. Additionally, involved in planning and evaluating special projects.
Corporate Planning Manager
RHB Bank
Kuala Lumpur
03.2007 - 06.2010
- Develop, evaluate, and execute strategies aligned with financial and growth objectives. Support management in negotiations for joint ventures and IPOs. Monitor internal and external factors impacting strategic direction. Build relationships with dealers and suppliers, coordinate marketing production. Track campaign performance, implement project management systems, support channel collaboration, and enhance brand presence at events.
- Develop, evaluate, and execute strategies and plans in alignment with financial, sales, and growth objectives.
- Support management in negotiations for joint ventures and initial public offerings.
- Conduct research and monitor external and internal factors that may impact strategic direction and success.
- Interface with counterparts and build relationships with dealers/suppliers while coordinating production of marketing communications.
- Track campaign performance, prepare post-campaign analysis reports, and provide recommendations for program improvements.
- Implement project management systems to document and monitor activities.
- Support channel collaboration through collateral development, sales training, and best practices.
- Attend tradeshows, RHB Islamic sponsored promotions and events, and city tours to enhance brand presence.
Education
MBA - General MBA
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
Selangor01.2012
Bachelor of Economics - INDUSTRIAL ECONOMICS
Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)
Kedah01.2006
Skills
- Effective Report Communication
- New Business Initiative
- Product Positioning
- Able to Organize Functions/Meeting
- Market or channel development
- Business Development strategies
- Strategic Planning
- Market intelligence and Financial Modelling
- Strategy and Transformation
- Market Analysis and Market Research
- Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
- Change Management
- Risk Assessment
Accomplishments
- Orchestrated the development of a 5-year strategic plan and successfully delivered the overall 2021, 2022 and 2023 Annual Business Plan for Prasarana Malaysia Berhad. Additionally, contributed to the development of the 2024 and 5-year rolling Annual Business Plan for Group Prasarana Malaysia Berhad.
- Formulated and coordinated the strategic initiative workshop sessions for the 2022, 2023 and 2024 Business Plans at the Prasarana Group Board level, ensuring seamless execution of strategic objectives.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing and enhancing the business's KPI, enabling robust analysis and reporting. Consistently achieved exceptional results from 2021 to 2023.
- Lab Facilitator for the Prasarana Business Plan Transformation Lab in 2021, designing the overall flow and tools for the lab. Developed a comprehensive template that fostered effective teamwork, problem analysis (identified 41 root causes from 18 issues), and generated 15 solutions/initiatives.
- Led the Transformation Procurement Excellence Lab in 2022 for the Group Procurement Department at Prasarana. Conducted in-depth analysis of issues, identified opportunities, and delivered comprehensive lab reports with detailed action plans for execution by Business Units.
- Led the development of a 5-Year Roadmap (2014-2019) by initiating several new key initiatives to drive company growth and success.
- Coordinated the 2013, 2014, and 2015 Business Plan Strategic Initiative workshop sessions at Perodua Group Management level, ensuring the seamless development of new strategic objectives.
- Established and managed a dedicated Business Development Unit under Corporate Planning to oversee all new business opportunities and expansion strategies.
- Successfully completed the development of the insurance business through a joint venture with MAA Takaful, contributing to customer retention initiatives.
Certification
- Registered Scrum Master Issued by Agile Education
- Blue Ocean Strategy Issued by INSEAD Blue Ocean Strategy Institute
Languages
Bahasa Malaysia, English
Timeline
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, TRANSFORMATION MANAGEMENT OFFICE
Prasarana Malaysia Berhad
07.2024 - Current
VICE PRESIDENT, TRANSFORMATION MANAGEMENT OFFICE
Prasarana Malaysia Berhad
01.2021 - 07.2024
Head of Centre of Excellence Division
PERCETAKAN NASIONAL MALAYSIA BERHAD (PNMB)
07.2019 - 01.2021
Head of Corporate Strategy
PERCETAKAN NASIONAL MALAYSIA BERHAD (PNMB)
04.2016 - 07.2019
Corporate Planning Manager
Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd
01.2012 - 04.2016
Assistant Manager Corporate Planning
Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd
06.2010 - 01.2012
Corporate Planning Manager
RHB Bank
03.2007 - 06.2010
MBA - General MBA
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
Bachelor of Economics - INDUSTRIAL ECONOMICS
Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)