S. Jai Shankar
Senior Director
Kuala Lumpur
Summary
Dedicated Economics professional and Sustainability Lead with over 20 years of experience. Currently, overseeing MATRADE 48 international offices and 8 Market & Sectoral within Export Promotion & Market Access Division with a proven track record of exceeding key performance indicators. Member of US-based International Society of Sustainability Professionals Honourable Member Sustainability & Development Committee of National Cancer Society Malaysia ‘NCSM’ GRI Certified Sustainability Professionals Member of University of Cambridge Judge of Business School
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Director of Export Promotion & Market Access Division
Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation
05.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded a team of 200 security professionals, ensuring stringent compliance with client security requirements and industry standards across multiple sites.
- Directed incident response protocols during critical events, reducing incident rates by 30% year-over-year through effective strategy and teamwork.
- Successfully managed a portfolio worth $15M in annual revenue, overseeing profit and loss to optimize financial performance and enhance client ROI.
- Pioneered a proprietary training curriculum, significantly uplifting the skill set of on-site managers and aligning with nuanced client needs.
- Fostered robust partnerships with client's corporate security team, facilitating weekly strategy sessions to refine security measures and drive continuous improvement.
- Conducted comprehensive audits of operational and financial controls, implementing corrective measures that resulted in a 20% increase in overall efficiency.
Director of Central, West, and South Asia and Africa and Europe, Americas Section
Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided expert security consulting services to a diverse clientele, improving their overall security strategies by 40%.
- Designed and implemented comprehensive security programs, tailored to client-specific environments and risk profiles.
- Led multiple project teams in the execution of security infrastructure upgrades for high-profile clients, reinforcing protection measures.
- Formulated and executed training programs for security staff, enhancing operational readiness and professional development.
Director of Oil & Gas, Chemical and Energy Section
Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation
06.2017 - 06.2023
- Coordinated daily operations across 50 client sites, upholding contractual compliance and enhancing security posture.
- Conducted regular performance reviews and implemented KPIs to ensure accountability and alignment with organizational goals.
- Head Judge Asian Oil, Gas & Petrochemical Engineering Exhibition 'OGA' 2023.
- OGCE hosted zero-cost INSP Business Matching Programme.
Trade Commissioner
Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation
01.2012 - 12.2016
Trade Commissioner
Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation
01.2008 - 12.2012
Senior Officer, Corporate Communication Unit
Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation
01.2006 - 12.2008
Education
Executive Education on Circular Economy and Sustainability Strategies -
University of Cambridge
01.2020 - 01.2022
MBA - E-Commerce
Edith Cowan University
01.2000 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Economics - First Class Honours
University of Malaya
07.1992 - 08.1996
Skills
- Economics
- Media
Websites
Additional Information
CONTRIBUTION:
- KELAB MATRADE
President (2022-2024)
- register Kelab MATRADE to Jabatan Pendaftaran Pertubuhan Msia (ROS)
- allocated space locker
- Futsal
- Badminton
- Panelist and moderators for various programmes and sessions-
Accomplishments
KEY ACHIEVEMENT
- 2014 ANUGERAH PERKHIDMATAN CEMERLANG
- 1996 GOLD MEDAL AWARDS FOR BEST ECONOMICS STUDENT, BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA
Timeline
Senior Director of Export Promotion & Market Access Division
Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation
05.2024 - Current
Director of Central, West, and South Asia and Africa and Europe, Americas Section
Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation
06.2023 - 05.2024
Executive Education on Circular Economy and Sustainability Strategies -
University of Cambridge
01.2020 - 01.2022
Director of Oil & Gas, Chemical and Energy Section
Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation
06.2017 - 06.2023
Trade Commissioner
Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation
01.2012 - 12.2016
Trade Commissioner
Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation
01.2008 - 12.2012
Senior Officer, Corporate Communication Unit
Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation
01.2006 - 12.2008
MBA - E-Commerce
Edith Cowan University
01.2000 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Economics - First Class Honours
University of Malaya
07.1992 - 08.1996
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