Shahrir Shariff
Executive, Vice President
Cyberjaya
Summary
Accomplished EVP with a progressive industry background and a decisive leadership style. Possessing strategic planning abilities and a strong background in change management, bringing a forward-thinking mindset to every task. Thrives on challenges and fully committed to meeting future demands head-on.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chief Operating Officer - Commercial
GAS MALAYSIA BERHAD
10.2012 - 10.2024
- Joined as Chief Operating Officer - Commercial and later became Director of Commercial
- In later 2019 until the middle of 2023, took up additional role as CEO of its subsidiary involved in the purchasing and sales of natural gas to its various customers
- The company started as the sole distributor of natural gas via natural gas distribution pipeline system (NGDS) and purchasing and selling natural gas to residential, commercial and industries in Peninsular Malaysia except to major petrochemical plants and power plants
- In 2019, the Third-Party Access (TPA) was introduced to the gas industry involving non-power sector where the purchasing and selling of natural gas is open to competition from other Shippers.
- During the tenure, the major achievements are: spearheaded the setting up of new business areas and secured various joint venture deals/partners namely: develop a virtual pipeline business by selling natural gas to customers beyond the NGDS areas, (major developer and operator of virtual pipeline business in Peninsular Malaysia with at least an 80% market share) develop Combined Heat and Power (CHP) businesses for industrial customers, develop the biomethane business by harnessing biomethane from palm oil mills and landfill operators and selling to customers via the NGDS
- (major service provider in Peninsular Malaysia having developed 4 CHP businesses with a combined xxMW power and xxtonne of steam.) develop the regassification terminal facilities in Peninsular Malaysia (upto Pre-FEED stage – the first non-PETRONAS own) develop a bio-petrochemical business in Sabah (upto pre-feasibility study and identification of foreign joint venture partner – the first in South East Asia) led and prepared the company for competition by redefining and restructuring the organization structure as well as established and developed the necessary documentation and agreements with the authorities, gas supplier and customers. led, developed and implemented the pricing and cost optimisation strategy to fend off competition whilst securing higher profit margin. led and secured the agreements with major supplier and marketing and selling of natural gas to customers (secured 84% market share).
- Led, developed and implemented the retain and regain strategy to ensure customers royalty and continuity as well as regain those customers that have lost to competitors
- (To date, secured 98% of all new customers in the market)
Director, International Business
MMC CORPORATION BERHAD
01.2011 - 08.2012
- Designated as Director, International Business and later Director, Project Developments
- Continue to monitor the development of Jazan Economic City, Saudi Arabia
- Developed project proposals to Government including BOT on sewerage treatment complex, BOT on a few highway projects, PPP on KTMB and BOT on KL-Singapore high speed rail project.
Director, Projects Development
MMC INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD
09.2006 - 12.2010
- Joined as Director, Projects Development
- Spearheaded the team from inception in the development of Jazan Economic City Project which was launched by the King of Saudi Arabia on 4 November 2006; with an estimated value of USD30billion
- MMC and a local Saudi company have been granted the right as Master Developer and owner to develop and manage the said economic city
- Concurrently pursued other potential projects in Sarawak, Iran and India.
Vice President - Projects
GIIG HOLDINGS SDN BHD
02.2002 - 09.2006
- Joined as Vice President - Projects to spearhead investment in 2 major projects in Malaysia namely the Bakun hydroelectric power plant project and the aluminum smelter project in Sarawak
- Later became the Chief Operating Officer of Smelter Asia Sdn Bhd (a special purpose company developing the aluminum smelter project in Sarawak).
General Manager
PRINIAGA SDN BHD
12.1999 - 01.2002
- Working as a General Manager reporting directly to the Managing Director
- Main projects include new hydrocarbon gas to replace CFC gas to Malaysia, implementation of TTdotCom network over certain designated areas and joint venture deals for the provisioning of content management services to a Dubai based company.
Contract Basis
BURSA SAHAM KUALA LUMPUR
04.1999 - 06.1999
- Employed on a 2 ½ months contract basis to work on an assignment for the Ministry of Finance in determining the Contingent Liabilities of the Government
- Headed a team in the discussion, extraction and compilation of information from various sources
- Extensive dealing with Ministry of Finance privatisation section (which is the coordinating body for the Ministry) and certain privatised companies as well as Danaharta and CDRC.
General Manager
PUTRAJAYA HOLDINGS SDN BHD
02.1996 - 03.1999
- Worked as a General Manager in the Business Development Division
- Involved in various aspect of Putrajaya development and extensive dealings with potential investors and joint venture partners
- Member of various tender committees.
Senior Manager
PETRONAS
08.1995 - 01.1996
- Worked as a Senior Manager in the Corporate Planning Unit mainly involved in the setting up of Putrajaya Holdings Sdn Bhd as well as an acquisition review of certain oil company in Thailand.
Manager
KLCC (HOLDINGS) SDN BHD
06.1993 - 07.1995
- Worked as a Manager in the Corporate Finance and later as Senior Manager of Accounts
- Involved in various aspect of KLCC development and with potential investors.
Senior Executive
PETRONAS
08.1992 - 05.1993
- Worked as a senior executive in the Corporate Finance as well as Corporate Planning Unit
- Involved as part of the team on the acquisition of Seri Kuda Sdn Bhd (now known as KLCC (Holdings) Sdn Bhd) as well as the acquisition and disposal of certain assets of Sabah Gas Industri Sdn Bhd.
Audit Senior
ARTHUR ANDERSEN & CO
02.1990 - 07.1992
- Worked as an audit senior involved mainly in the audit section
- Special assignment include acquisition audit.
Trainee Auditor
KPMG PEAT MARWICK
09.1985 - 01.1990
- Worked as a trainee auditor mainly in the audit section with 30% of clientele in the insurance and leasing industry.
Education
Chartered Accountancy in England & Wales -
FINANCIAL TRAINING CENTER
01.1985 - 04.1990
BSc (Hon) in Economics with Accountancy, 2nd Class Upper - undefined
THE CITY UNIVERSITY
01.1982 - 04.1985
‘A Level’ - 1 Grade A & 1 Grade B - undefined
HOLBORN LAW TUTORS
‘O Level’ - 2 Grade B & 1 Grade C - undefined
ST MARY’S C OF E SCHOOL
S.R.P. - 9 Aggregate - undefined
SEKOLAH ALAM SHAH
01.1977 - 04.1979
Skills
Planning and execution
Strategic Planning
Operations Oversight
Executive Leadership
Telephonenumber
012-380 1565
Personal Information
- Age: 59 years
- Date of Birth: 09/03/64
Timeline
Chief Operating Officer - Commercial
GAS MALAYSIA BERHAD
10.2012 - 10.2024
Director, International Business
MMC CORPORATION BERHAD
01.2011 - 08.2012
Director, Projects Development
MMC INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD
09.2006 - 12.2010
Vice President - Projects
GIIG HOLDINGS SDN BHD
02.2002 - 09.2006
General Manager
PRINIAGA SDN BHD
12.1999 - 01.2002
Contract Basis
BURSA SAHAM KUALA LUMPUR
04.1999 - 06.1999
General Manager
PUTRAJAYA HOLDINGS SDN BHD
02.1996 - 03.1999
Senior Manager
PETRONAS
08.1995 - 01.1996
Manager
KLCC (HOLDINGS) SDN BHD
06.1993 - 07.1995
Senior Executive
PETRONAS
08.1992 - 05.1993
Audit Senior
ARTHUR ANDERSEN & CO
02.1990 - 07.1992
Trainee Auditor
KPMG PEAT MARWICK
09.1985 - 01.1990
Chartered Accountancy in England & Wales -
FINANCIAL TRAINING CENTER
01.1985 - 04.1990
BSc (Hon) in Economics with Accountancy, 2nd Class Upper - undefined
THE CITY UNIVERSITY
01.1982 - 04.1985
S.R.P. - 9 Aggregate - undefined
SEKOLAH ALAM SHAH
01.1977 - 04.1979
‘A Level’ - 1 Grade A & 1 Grade B - undefined
HOLBORN LAW TUTORS
‘O Level’ - 2 Grade B & 1 Grade C - undefined
ST MARY’S C OF E SCHOOL
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