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Work History
Education
Skills
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KU HAZRAN KU ABD RAHMAN

SENIOR MANAGER, CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS AND INVESTMENT PROMOTION
Petaling Jaya

Summary

Highly experienced writer for a national oil and gas company with a track record in corporate communications. Knowledgeable and experienced in managing communications and branding via events, digital and social media assets, and traditional media for a Global Fortune 500 company.

Adept at crafting compelling narratives and messages to enhance brand image and engage diverse audiences. Able to analyze data and identify insights necessary to develop communication, product and corporate strategies. Regional Stakeholders – Experienced with industry players, regulators and government stakeholders for the oil and gas segment in SEA and other regions International Business Development and Communications Experience – Experienced in developing various business and communication advisory services within the Asia Pacific region Established contacts and developed relationships with various stakeholders in the oil and gas segments in the Asia Pacific region. Aware of cross cultural differences in conducting business having lived and worked in various countries (Australia, United Kingdom, Indonesia and Malaysia) Content, Sales and Marketing Strategy – Experienced in developing content, sales and marketing strategy for new markets and for targeted audience/stakeholders Implementer – Translating corporate strategy into actionable plans and manage project teams to achieve objectives Dedicated professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Manager, Head, Digital Media and Analytics, Investment Promotion, Corporate Communications

Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA)
07.2021 - Current
  • Spearheading strategic initiatives to enhance organisation’s digital presence and communications strategies, driving investor engagement and promoting the Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) as the Preferred Investment Destination in Malaysia.

Principal Communications Strategist

Berkshire Media Sdn Bhd
02.2017 - Current
  • Develop medium and long-term marketing strategy with the goal to expand business regionally within ASEAN.

Social Media Monitoring and Issue Mitigation - Manager

PETRONAS Berhad
04.2013 - 09.2017
  • Overseeing the social media monitoring and analytics unit to identify reputational risks and pain points and key fire starters of a particular issue.

Group Communications Digital Unit

PETRONAS Berhad
01.2010 - 03.2013
  • Manage and enhance PETRONAS’ digital assets such as Corporate Website, Intranet Portal, and Official Face Book Page.

Editorial Manager – Corporate Communications

PETRONAS Berhad
07.2007 - 12.2009
  • Drafting and creating corporate communications content and strategy for both external and internal audience.

Tax Consultant – Special Tax Unit

KPMG Tax Serv. Sdn Bhd
05.2005 - 06.2007
  • Provided tax advisory to clients within the area of withholding taxes, double taxation agreements, royalties, tax allowances etc.

Consultant- Corporate Advisory, Mergers & Acquisitions

KPMG Capital Australia
02.2004 - 04.2005
  • Provided corporate advisory on various matters such as tax, market forecast, IPOs, capital allowances and insolvency.

Legal and Risk Management Executive

Affin Merchant Bank
02.2001 - 01.2002
  • Assisting Legal VP in preparing potential questions during Board Meetings.

Education

Master of Business Law -

Monash University
Melbourne, Australia
01.2002 - 04.2004

LLB (Bachelor of Law) - undefined

University of Bristol
Bristol City, UK
01.1997 - 04.2000

A – Levels (A, B, B) - undefined

PPP/UiTM
Shah Alam, Malaysia
01.1995 - 04.1996

SPM or GSCE Equivalent (Aggregate 14) - undefined

Malay College Kuala Kangsar
Perak, Malaysia
01.1993 - 04.1994

Skills

Strategic Communication

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Personal Qualifications

  • Monash University, 2002, 2004, Melbourne, Australia, Master of Business Law
  • University of Bristol, 1997, 2000, Bristol City, UK, LLB (Bachelor of Law)
  • PPP/UiTM, 1995, 1996, Shah Alam, Malaysia, A – Levels (A, B, B)
  • Malay College Kuala Kangsar, 1993, 1994, Perak, Malaysia, SPM or GSCE Equivalent (Aggregate 14)

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 05/24/77
  • Nationality: Malaysian

References

  • Liz Kamarudin, Senior Advisor, Tantalus Group, +6019 200 0887
  • Professor Dato’ Dr Halimah Badioze Zaman, UNITEN, +60133357766

Timeline

Senior Manager, Head, Digital Media and Analytics, Investment Promotion, Corporate Communications

Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA)
07.2021 - Current

Principal Communications Strategist

Berkshire Media Sdn Bhd
02.2017 - Current

Social Media Monitoring and Issue Mitigation - Manager

PETRONAS Berhad
04.2013 - 09.2017

Group Communications Digital Unit

PETRONAS Berhad
01.2010 - 03.2013

Editorial Manager – Corporate Communications

PETRONAS Berhad
07.2007 - 12.2009

Tax Consultant – Special Tax Unit

KPMG Tax Serv. Sdn Bhd
05.2005 - 06.2007

Consultant- Corporate Advisory, Mergers & Acquisitions

KPMG Capital Australia
02.2004 - 04.2005

Master of Business Law -

Monash University
01.2002 - 04.2004

Legal and Risk Management Executive

Affin Merchant Bank
02.2001 - 01.2002

LLB (Bachelor of Law) - undefined

University of Bristol
01.1997 - 04.2000

A – Levels (A, B, B) - undefined

PPP/UiTM
01.1995 - 04.1996

SPM or GSCE Equivalent (Aggregate 14) - undefined

Malay College Kuala Kangsar
01.1993 - 04.1994
KU HAZRAN KU ABD RAHMANSENIOR MANAGER, CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS AND INVESTMENT PROMOTION