NORIZAMSHAH BIN ZAINAL
Manager, Strategic Business
Subang Jaya
Summary
Strategic business leader with over 35 years of experience in various industries including energy, infrastructure, education, manufacturing, and consulting. Proven track record in business development, financial leadership, and project execution in Malaysia and internationally. Known for adaptability, people-first leadership, and sharp commercial acumen. Advocate for social impact, innovation, and sustainability while delivering high-value results in diverse industries.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Manager - Strategic Business
UMK Holdings Sdn Bhd
11.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: The Company is a subsidiary of University Malaysia Kelantan.
- Responsible for Business Development Unit (BDU) which consists of Building and Facilities Management, Retail Operations, Food & Beverages and other Special Projects.
- Quickly reorganised back BDU by improving the Organisation Chart, business process, Price revisions on most major items, putting the right people at the right place and consolidating the unprofitable operations.
- Identifying new business opportunities which can generate sustainable and recurring Income, setting business directions to align with the Company’s vision and mission, and preparing Business Plan including Financial Plans for the Company.
- Working closely with the UMK’s Personnel in identifying Products with technological innovation that can be nurtured, improvised, and ramp up the commercialization process in order to expedite the business setups and market potentials.
- Managing Fund Based Projects for Training Upskilling and Reskilling various groups especially B40; Youths, single mothers, small Retailers, on behalf of ECERDC, Yayasan Peneraju, Yayasan CIMB, Yayasan Hasanah, Khazanah Nasional, Kementerian Ekonomi, MyKasih and others.
- Managing and commercialising Project Orang Asli in Madu Kelulut and Chli s Fertigation from 'Farm to Plate' including getting Certification, Marketing and Retail to end customers.
- Soliciting and marketing various Training Programme to Customers.
- The Company is a subsidiary of University Malaysia Kelantan.
Group Financial Controller
KLCE Holdings Sdn Bhd
01.2021 - 10.2022
- The Group have embarked in 2 Infrastructure Projects namely, KLCE Expressways Sdn Bhd: Proposed Privatisation of an Expressway of 45 km encompassing Puchong, Jalan Klang Lama, Bangsar (mainline), Bukit Jalil, Sungei Besi and Cheras Interchange.
- The Expressway serves as a Missing Link to various existing Expressway in the City Centre to disperse Traffic from the City Centre.
- The Estimated Project Cost is RM 6 Billion.
- Pekan Power Plant Sdn Bhd: Proposed Development of 1,200 MW Combined Cycle Gas Plant in Pekan, Pahang. The Estimated Project Cost is RM 5.7 Billion.
Chief Executive Officer/Principal Consultant
Bigg Resources Sdn Bhd
05.2015 - 12.2020
- Performing Consultancy work including Financial Modelling, Preparation of Info Memo, assisting on Fund Raising activities and Training on Financial Programme to Corporate sector.
- Under Bigg Resources we have developed setup namely; Bigg Frozen Business – mainly in Frozen Food for customers in USJ areas.
- Bigg Drone Adventure – Drone services for Agricultural.
Executive Director/Shareholders
RNZ Green Bio Sdn Bhd
04.2010 - 04.2015
- Company Overview: RGB is the manufacturer of various types of bags, including shopping bags, garbage bag, bag-on-roll, industrial bag, agricultural-use bags and others.
- Responsible for setting up the company, drawing the JV agreement with Australian Partner, Cardia Bioplastic LLC, preparing Business Plan, raising Funding for the company, evaluating and acquiring the machinery and equipment from Taiwan and overall running of the company for 3 years since inception before being assigned to head Sales Marketing and Business Development.
- The Sales Turnover started only in Year 3 at RM 400,000 and by end of Year 5 was already registering RM 6 Million.
- Secured supply contracts to among corporate customers, including Mydin, Giant, Aeon, Felda Group, KPJ, Kulim Plantation and as well as Lulu Hypermarket (in Abu Dhabi (UAE).
- RGB is the manufacturer of various types of bags, including shopping bags, garbage bag, bag-on-roll, industrial bag, agricultural-use bags and others.
Executive Director/Shareholder
Return 2 Green Sdn Bhd
06.2009 - 03.2010
- Company Overview: One of the founders of R2G, with other 2 individuals. R2G involves in R&D and manufacturing of biodegradable packaging products, made of sugar cane bagasse.
- Secured initial funding from a private investor to fund the initial capex and working capital including procuring of machinery and Factory setup.
- Worked closely with Malaysian BioTechnology Corporation Sdn Bhd (BTC) and assisted R2G to obtain BioNexus Status from BTC.
- Assisted R2G to market the products locally and overseas. Overseas markets include, Hong Kong, Aust/NZ, Europe, USA and Middle East.
- One of the founders of R2G, with other 2 individuals. R2G involves in R&D and manufacturing of biodegradable packaging products, made of sugar cane bagasse.
Executive Director/Finance Director/Nominee Shareholder
Empire Energy (L) Corp/PT Tenaga Listrik Sibolga/PT Tenaga Listrik Amurang/Golden Envoy Sdn Bhd
06.2005 - 05.2009
- Company Overview: The Company was an investment holding company being setup to participate in 2 Independent Power Plant Coal Fired Plant Concessions in Indonesia.
- Responsible for setting up the company, drawing the JV agreement, preparing Business Plan, raising Funding for the company, evaluating and acquiring the structure of the EPC, Operations & Maintenance agreement, and negotiations with Perusahaan Listrik Negara on the Power Purchase Agreement.
- Negotiations with creditors and banker especially on the debt settlements of the company and being involved in land acquisitions in Amurang, Sulawesi Utara.
- The same group also involved in AGC India Ltd for power plants, Golden Envoy Sdn Bhd for mixed development property for 165 acres in Bandar Tenggara, Kota Tinggi, Johor.
- The Company was an investment holding company being setup to participate in 2 Independent Power Plant Coal Fired Plant Concessions in Indonesia.
Director, Finance & Corporate Services
Godell Parking Sdn Bhd
05.2004 - 05.2005
- The company obtained a parking concession for 15 years to collect parking collection of several areas in Selangor.
- I was invited to join the company with the objective to go for Listing in Bursa Malaysia.
- It was a short stint for me as the Forecast Sales, Profit & Loss and Capital Requirements was unable to meet the minimum requirements for Listing in either Second Board nor Main Board.
General Manager, Finance & Corporate
Lebar Daun Berhad, Lebar Daun Development Sdn Bhd
03.2001 - 04.2004
- Responsible for concept development, township planning, launching and managing the process of development for Bukit Bandaraya Shah Alam (300 acres – development value of RM 700 Million), Taman Pahlawan (33 acres – development value of RM 60 Million), D’Kayangan (formerly known as Batu Tiga Racing Track to be launched by February 2004 – 150 acres with development value of RM 700 Million), Shah Alam Triple Tower (commercial, office tower and service apartments – development value of RM 500 Million to be launched in January 2004).
- Heading the Sales and Marketing Department, Credit Control and Administration and participated in various product and sales launches including the sales and marketing activities; credit approval and collection disbursement.
- Preparing and outlining business and marketing plans for township development incorporating the elements of feasibility studies, concept design and architectural, marketability, marketing strategies and bottom line profitability analysis.
- Co-managing the development divisions from the layout planning stage; development and building plan approval; up to monitoring the construction progress; and up to stage of approval for Certificate of fitness and hand over the keys to buyers.
- Responsible for the whole Accounting Department and raising finance for the projects through bridging loans.
- Heading the corporate activities of back door listing of Lebar Daun Construction Sdn Bhd (in the process of Reverse Take Over of Hiap Aik Construction Berhad) now known as Lebar Daun Berhad.
Assistant VP, Corporate Planning
NCK Corporation Berhad
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Company Overview: The company under Restructuring, Special Administrator.
- Part of the restructuring team in the company and debt negotiations with Corporate Debt Restructuring Committee, Danaharta, Bankers, Lawyers, Advisers, and Valuers.
- The company under Restructuring, Special Administrator.
Finance Manager
Sistem Iridium (M) Sdn Bhd
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Preparing strategic and yearly business plan of the company with a view towards providing strategic directions of the company.
- Preparing monthly financial reports and management accounts; budgets, variance analysis and cash flow forecast highlighting on key financial indicators.
- Performing various tasks relating to finance and accounts including treasury, taxation, billing system, and credit collections.
- Responsible for tariff pricing, product pricing, licensing, and familiar with various rules and regulations pertaining to satellite telecommunications industry.
- Promoting strategic alliance with distributors and dealers in increasing the channel of distribution for the purpose of increasing subscriber’s base.
Dealer’s Representative
Rashid Hussain Securities Sdn Bhd
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Soliciting and executing Orders for clients to participate in the equity market.
- Providing advisory services to clients on analytical and fundamental aspect of economy as whole and companies listed on the stock exchange.
Business Development Manager
Resource Systems House Sdn Bhd
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Marketing and Promoting In House Programme for Investment and Financial program, Teambuilding, Customer Services, etc to Corporate such as SC, PNB, JCorp, MMC and etc.
Management Consultant
FTMS Consultants Sdn Bhd
01.1991 - 01.1993
- Providing advisory and consultancy services in accountancy and financial management.
- Planning and marketing InHouse Training Programme in area of Finance, Audit, Accounting, IT and Legal as well as Professional Accountancy Programme ACCA, CIMA, ICSA, AAT.
Accounting Officer
Malaysian Tobacco Company Berhad
01.1990 - 01.1991
- Preparing and maintaining full set of accounts for MTC’s subsidiaries i.e. Benson & Hedges Golden Gallery, Kent Travel.
- Monitoring and performing credit control functions on dealers, distributors and direct outlets.
- Supervising and training accounting staff on sales and debtors, finished stocks, advertising and marketing expenses (BPCS – Business Planning Control System) environment.
Audit Executive
Sime Darby Berhad
01.1988 - 01.1990
- Performing Operational, Financial and IT audit of Sime Darby – Malaysia Region’s subsidiaries.
Education
Honours Bachelor of Business Administration - Majoring in Accounting
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, Ontario 01.1984 - 01.1988
Secondary School Honours Graduation Diploma - undefined
Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Kingston, OntarioSijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) - undefined
Sekolah Menengah Teknik Tuanku Jaafar
Seremban, Negeri Sembilan 01.1981 - 01.1982
Sijil Rendah Pelajaran (SRP) - undefined
Sekolah Menengah Sultan Abdul Jalil
Kluang, JohorSkills
Effective team leadership
Operational efficiency management
Strategic planning
Decision-making
Project management
Relationship building
Problem-solving
Computer Competency
- MS Word
- Excel
- Power Point
Email Addresses
- Norizamshah@gmail.com
- Norizamshah@umkholdings.com
Office Address
PT 1156 Taman Bendahara, Jalan Bendahara 3/36, Kota Bharu, Kelantan Darul Naim, 16100
Personal Information
- IC Number: 650622-01-6117
- Total Experience: 35 years
- Age: 59
- Date of Birth: 06/22/65
Additional Information
- Led training and upskilling projects for B40 communities, youth, and women through partnerships with ECERDC, Yayasan Peneraju, Yayasan CIMB, Yayasan Hasanah, Khazanah Nasional, and others.
- Directed commercialization projects for Orang Asli communities involving Madu Kelulut and chili fertigation, implementing end-to-end processes from farm to plate, including certification, branding, and retail.
- Championed social enterprise models integrating education, agriculture, and innovation to generate inclusive economic growth.
Timeline
Manager - Strategic Business
UMK Holdings Sdn Bhd
11.2022 - Current
Group Financial Controller
KLCE Holdings Sdn Bhd
01.2021 - 10.2022
Chief Executive Officer/Principal Consultant
Bigg Resources Sdn Bhd
05.2015 - 12.2020
Executive Director/Shareholders
RNZ Green Bio Sdn Bhd
04.2010 - 04.2015
Executive Director/Shareholder
Return 2 Green Sdn Bhd
06.2009 - 03.2010
Executive Director/Finance Director/Nominee Shareholder
Empire Energy (L) Corp/PT Tenaga Listrik Sibolga/PT Tenaga Listrik Amurang/Golden Envoy Sdn Bhd
06.2005 - 05.2009
Director, Finance & Corporate Services
Godell Parking Sdn Bhd
05.2004 - 05.2005
General Manager, Finance & Corporate
Lebar Daun Berhad, Lebar Daun Development Sdn Bhd
03.2001 - 04.2004
Assistant VP, Corporate Planning
NCK Corporation Berhad
01.2000 - 01.2001
Finance Manager
Sistem Iridium (M) Sdn Bhd
01.1998 - 01.2000
Dealer’s Representative
Rashid Hussain Securities Sdn Bhd
01.1996 - 01.1998
Business Development Manager
Resource Systems House Sdn Bhd
01.1994 - 01.1995
Management Consultant
FTMS Consultants Sdn Bhd
01.1991 - 01.1993
Accounting Officer
Malaysian Tobacco Company Berhad
01.1990 - 01.1991
Audit Executive
Sime Darby Berhad
01.1988 - 01.1990
Honours Bachelor of Business Administration - Majoring in Accounting
Wilfrid Laurier University
01.1984 - 01.1988
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) - undefined
Sekolah Menengah Teknik Tuanku Jaafar
01.1981 - 01.1982
Secondary School Honours Graduation Diploma - undefined
Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Sijil Rendah Pelajaran (SRP) - undefined
Sekolah Menengah Sultan Abdul Jalil
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