Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
BOARD & NETWORK REPRESENTATION
PERSONAL PARTICULARS
Timeline
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MOHD NAZRIN BIN ZAINUDDIN

MOHD NAZRIN BIN ZAINUDDIN

Group Chief Operating Officer
Kuala Lumpur

Summary

Strategic and results-driven Group Chief Operating Officer with over two decades of leadership across corporate finance, investment advisory, and diversified industrial sectors. Demonstrated expertise in capital markets, liability restructuring, and enterprise transformation, with a proven ability to stabilise organisations under pressure, restore investor confidence, and deliver sustainable value creation. Proven track record leading high-stakes transactions, including a USD150 million private equity fundraising and the RM200 million Redeemable Preference Shares-Islamic (RPS-i) Exit Plan. Career achievements span aerospace, industrial parks, mining, renewable energy, and nuclear decontamination. Recognised as a 'stabiliser under fire,' with consistent delivery of results in high-pressure conditions and strong board-level credibility.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
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Work History

Group Chief Operating Officer

QEW Group Berhad
10.2024 - Current
  • Accountable for enterprise operations, governance, and turnaround initiatives. Directed capital raising, investor engagement, and liability restructuring.
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations across multiple departments, ensuring timely delivery of projects and streamlined workflows.
  • Identified and pursued business development opportunities to grow organization and increase revenue.
  • Played a critical role in mergers and acquisitions activities; including due diligence processes, negotiations, integration planning, and execution efforts to ensure seamless transitions.
  • Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.

Director, Business Development & Corporate Finance

QEW Group Berhad
03.2024 - 09.2024
  • Designed and executed corporate fundraising strategies, including RPS-i, RCPS-i, Sukuk, and private placements.
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.

Corporate Specialist Director

Premier Wealth Advisors Syc Sdn Bhd
01.2016 - 01.2022
  • Structured treasury and cash management solutions for GLCs, SMEs, and HNWIs.

Corporate Treasury Manager

CIMB Principal Asset Management Berhad
01.2003 - 01.2016
  • Managed portfolios exceeding RM500 million AUM, optimising liquidity and fixed income returns.

Earlier Roles

Wan Shalihuddin Group of Companies
01.1998 - 01.2014
  • Held senior management roles including Co-Founder / Deputy CEO (Elite Group Consultant), Chief Executive Officer (Elite Executive Coach Service), and Deputy General Manager, driving strategy, governance, and cross-sector business growth.

Education

Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) -

International Business Academy of Switzerland

Train the Trainer / Master Trainer -

LW Master Trainers Academy & Ministry of Human Resources

Train The Trainer National Competency Standard (NC

DEPARTMENT OF SKILLS DEVELOPMENT MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

ECO MINING PRACTISE FOR SUSTAINABLE MINING

UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA PAHANG AL-SULTAN ABDULLAH (UMPSA)
KUANTAN

Skills

Planning and execution

Accomplishments

  • Capital Markets & Corporate Finance
  • Chaired the RM200 million RPS-i Exit Plan, designing repayment strategies while preserving shareholder value.
  • Closed USD150 million private equity fundraising, securing institutional investment for growth.
  • Engineered Islamic and conventional capital structures (RPS-i, RCPS-i, Sukuk, MTN), aligning investor appetite with capital optimisation.
  • Directed liability restructuring exercises, balancing capital preservation and stakeholder confidence.
  • Strategic Projects & National Initiatives
  • Spearheaded radioactive decontamination project with MOSTI and Nuklear Malaysia, advancing ESG compliance.
  • Facilitated project financing for Pahang Aerospace City and Kuantan International Airport.
  • Advocated cross-border Halal industrial ecosystems under NCER and IMT-GT frameworks.
  • Structured funding strategies for mining and renewable energy projects exceeding RM2 billion in value.
  • Representation & Thought Leadership
  • Delivered paper on Halal Industrial Parks at NCER Workshop.
  • Represented Malaysia at IMT-GT Business Council alongside regional ministers.
  • Spoke at Malaysia–China Economic Business Forum organised by MITI.
  • Promoted investment opportunities at Invest Selangor Forum, KLCC.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • Capital Markets & Corporate Finance – RPS-i, RCPS-i, Sukuk, MTN, PE/VC
  • Liability Management & Balance Sheet Restructuring – Investor arbitration, debt negotiation
  • Enterprise Leadership & Governance – C-suite transformation, risk oversight
  • Strategic Project Leadership – Aerospace, industrial development, mining, renewable energy, decontamination
  • Investor Relations & Stakeholder Engagement – Ministries, trustees, institutional investors
  • Business Development & Strategic Partnerships – FDI/DFI facilitation, joint ventures

BOARD & NETWORK REPRESENTATION

  • Engaged in policy dialogues and investment forums including NCER, IMT-GT, MITI, MOSTI, Invest Selangor.
  • Experienced in board-level arbitration, investor negotiations, and trustee engagement.
  • Represented organisations credibly at ministerial, regional, and international levels.

PERSONAL PARTICULARS

  • Nationality: Malaysian | Gender: Male | Health: Excellent
  • Mobility: Regional & international; willing to travel extensively (70–90%)
  • Salary Expectation: RM35,000+ per month

Timeline

Group Chief Operating Officer

QEW Group Berhad
10.2024 - Current

Director, Business Development & Corporate Finance

QEW Group Berhad
03.2024 - 09.2024

Corporate Specialist Director

Premier Wealth Advisors Syc Sdn Bhd
01.2016 - 01.2022

Corporate Treasury Manager

CIMB Principal Asset Management Berhad
01.2003 - 01.2016

Earlier Roles

Wan Shalihuddin Group of Companies
01.1998 - 01.2014

Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) -

International Business Academy of Switzerland

Train the Trainer / Master Trainer -

LW Master Trainers Academy & Ministry of Human Resources

Train The Trainer National Competency Standard (NC

DEPARTMENT OF SKILLS DEVELOPMENT MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES

ECO MINING PRACTISE FOR SUSTAINABLE MINING

UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA PAHANG AL-SULTAN ABDULLAH (UMPSA)
MOHD NAZRIN BIN ZAINUDDINGroup Chief Operating Officer