Integrate
Building on our heritage, cultivating diverse skillsets,
delivering synergy
Wise Owls, Young Guns
Our Board
Providing breadth of experience and strategic direction for our future growth
YAM Tunku Zain Al-'Abidin Ibni Tuanku Muhriz
Chairman
Educated at the Kuala Lumpur Alice Smith School and Marlborough College, Tunku Zain obtained his MSc in Comparative Politics at the London School of Economics & Political Science. He worked in the UK Houses of Parliament, then at the World Bank as a Public Sector Consultant. After returning to Malaysia, he joined UNDP and the KRA Group, and later became a Research Fellow at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS. In 2006 he co‑founded the Malaysia Think Tank which evolved into IDEAS in 2010. He serves as INED of Allianz Malaysia Berhad and Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad, and advises numerous educational and cultural organisations. He has maintained newspaper columns since 2008 and is involved in multiple foundations and societies.
Nur Atisya Binti Mohd Yunus
Deputy Chairman
Puan Nur Atisya binti Mohd Yunus holds a Bachelor of Business Management (International Business) from University of Queensland, Australia and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from University of Malaya, Malaysia.
She is a senior commercial and strategy professional with an MBA and over 10 years of experience in ports & logistics, oil & gas, and financial services, gained within large, diversified corporate groups. She brings strong exposure to board and executive-level engagement, supporting strategic decision-making through market intelligence, commercial analysis, revenue forecasting, and enterprise performance reporting.
She has a proven track record in driving group-level revenue growth, including contributing to RM50 million in incremental revenue, and in shaping strategic partnerships and commercial initiatives across multi-subsidiary environments. Her expertise includes enterprise risk management, ISO 9001 quality governance, business transformation, and corporate communications, with hands-on involvement in board audit, risk assessment, and governance processes.
Puan Nur Atisya is recognised for her strategic judgement, analytical rigour, and collaborative leadership style, with the ability to engage effectively with senior management, regulators, and external stakeholders. She offers a strong combination of commercial acumen, governance awareness, and cross-sector experience, making her a valuable contributor at board level.
Mah Xian‑Zhen
Non‑Independent Non‑Executive Director
Xian‑Zhen is an independent, broad‑minded thinker with a strong commitment to problem‑solving. She believes in investing in the right people and empowering them to excel. She holds a BA from Wellesley College and later took a Graduate Diploma in Law and the Bar Vocational Course in London. After time in legal practice, she joined the OMESTI Group in 2009 and was appointed to the Board in 2011, where she helps map the Group’s strategic direction.
Gerard Monteiro
Executive Director
A serial entrepreneur with a passion for all things automotive, Gerard began his career in 1992 as a sales agent for Riken Auto Sdn Bhd, becoming Director soon after. He later founded Optima Auto and subsequently expanded into property and other investments, including Red Zone Development and Montprimo Sdn Bhd (Executive Vice Chairman). A former national junior squash champion, he captained Malaysia’s junior team in the East Asian Junior Squash Championships.
James Peter Roberts
Independent Non‑Executive Director
Mr James has over 25 years of international experience in technology and cyber risk governance across the banking, insurance and technology sectors. He previously held senior leadership roles at Standard Chartered Bank and Prudential PLC, where he was responsible for enterprise-wide oversight of technology, cyber, data and emerging risks within complex, multi-jurisdictional organisations.
He has extensive experience advising boards and Board Risk Committees on cyber security, technology risk and digital governance matters, and is recognised for his ability to present complex technical issues in a clear and concise manner to support effective decision-making.
During his tenure at Standard Chartered Bank, Mr James was responsible for the Bank’s global cyber risk framework and risk appetite, with frequent engagement with regulators to secure endorsement of key proposals. He led the development of a streamlined cyber risk appetite framework which received board and regulatory endorsement. At Prudential PLC, he served as Global Head of Technology & Cyber Risk, overseeing cyber, technology, data and privacy risks across the Group.
Mr James’s areas of expertise include technology and cyber risk governance, risk and audit committee engagement, regulatory compliance, AI risk oversight, digital transformation risk and operational resilience.
He previously held senior roles with National Australia Bank, NatWest Group, ABN AMRO, Scottish Widows and IBM, gaining broad international experience.
Mr James holds a Advanced Diploma in Business and Finance from South Downs College, United Kingdom.
Syed Md Najib Bin Syed Md Noor
Executive Director
With 30+ years of leadership experience, Syed Najib has driven corporate transformation across telecommunications, logistics and digitalization. He is currently Director of Nuage Solutions Sdn. Bhd., specialising in corporate transformation from inception to implementation.
- Advisor, Asia Cargo Network (2022–2023) – Strategy and fundraising for expansion across Asia & the Middle East.
- Group CEO, Pos Malaysia Berhad (2018–2021) – Led transformation & digitalization; secured major postal rate reform with net gains exceeding RM100m annually.
- GCEO, Altel Holdings Sdn Bhd (2017–2018) – Restructured Altel Communications & Net2One; spearheaded National Digital TV via MYTV.
- Senior roles, Celcom Axiata Berhad (2005–2017) – International business, regulatory, corporate sales; pivotal in Celcom’s turnaround and 34 consecutive growth quarters.
- Country Head, REACH (2001–2005) – Led Malaysia & Indonesia operations; submarine cable & telecoms; restructured former PCCW operations; secured NSP licence.
- AIMS Formis Berhad (1997–1999) – Consulted on transforming AIMS into a neutral co‑location facility (later acquired by TIME DotCom).
- Esso Production Malaysia Inc. (1989–1996) – Functional Analyst; designed SAP OPEX/CAPEX systems for offshore operations.
He contributes to community initiatives via VIOBA and VIOBA Foundation. He holds a degree in Management Science (California State University) and an MBA in MIS (National University, Sacramento); attended the INSEAD‑Axiata General Management Programme.
Haikel Bin Ismail
Independent Non‑Executive Director
En Haikel Ismail holds a Bachelor of Commerce & Management from Lincoln University, Christchurch, New Zealand and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Edinburgh Business School, Heriot Watt University, Scotland, United Kingdom.
He is a Chartered Accountant (CA) with the Malaysian Institute of Accountants and a Chartered Management Accountant (CMA) with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, UK. Haikel is also a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) with the Global Institute of Internal Auditors USA, a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners USA and Chartered Member (CMIIA), Institute of Internal Auditors Malaysia.
En Haikel Ismail is a seasoned Board advisor and senior executive with over 25 years of leadership experience in strategy, finance, governance, risk, and compliance. He has extensive experience advising Boards and Board Committees on enterprise risk, internal control, major investments, and complex governance matters across public-listed and government-linked organisations.
He has held Group-level leadership roles including Chief Risk Officer and Chief Internal Auditor, where he led enterprise-wide governance, risk, and assurance frameworks and oversaw large-scale capital projects, mergers and acquisitions, and transformation initiatives. His background spans highly regulated and capital-intensive sectors including telecommunications, oil and gas, utilities, transportation, property, and construction.
En Haikel Ismail brings strong independence of thought and sound judgment, supported by deep expertise in risk oversight, financial stewardship, internal audit, and fraud investigations. He is known for his ability to challenge constructively, provide clear insight to Boards, and strengthen organisational resilience, accountability, and long-term value creation.
Datin Wan Syarihah binti Razman
Independent Non‑Executive Director
Datin Wan Syarihah binti Razman is an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya with over 15 years of experience in dispute resolution, specialising in arbitration, corporate, and commercial litigation.
She commenced her legal career in 2005 as a Federal Counsel at the Attorney General’s Chambers, where she served in the Advisory Division of the Ministry of Human Resources, providing legal advice on legislation and regulatory matters. She was admitted to the Malaysian Bar in 2007 and thereafter joined Messrs Shook Lin & Bok as a Legal Assistant, where she focused on dispute resolution.
In 2010, Datin Wan Syarihah co-founded Mohanadass Partnership, a boutique litigation and arbitration firm which has since gained recognition both locally and internationally, including by Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.
Her practice encompasses a broad range of complex domestic and cross-border disputes, including matters in the oil and gas, construction, and corporate sectors. She has acted as counsel and co-counsel in arbitrations conducted under various institutional rules, including SIAC, ICC, LCIA, UNCITRAL, and KLRCA, with seats in multiple jurisdictions such as Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, London, Geneva, Bangkok, and Delhi. She also advises on shareholder disputes, joint ventures, and regulatory and governance-related matters.
Datin Wan Syarihah is actively involved in professional and regulatory bodies. She previously served as Council Member and Honorary Secretary of the Malaysian Institute of Arbitrators and is currently a member of the Disciplinary Board of the Malaysia Medical Council.
She holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from Universiti Teknologi MARA and was admitted to the Malaysian Bar in 2007.
Our Management
Ensuring our business streams are expertly guided, proactively managed and properly resourced
Gerard Monteiro
Executive Director
Gerard began his career in 1992 at Riken Auto Sdn Bhd, becoming Director, then founded Optima Auto. He later expanded into property and other investments including Red Zone Development and Montprimo Sdn Bhd (Executive Vice Chairman). A former national junior squash champion, he captained Malaysia’s junior team in the East Asian Junior Squash Championships.
Dr. Mohamed Maaruf bin Vaheed
General Manager – Formis Network Services Sdn Bhd
Maaruf holds a degree in Electrical Engineering and an MBA, with 25+ years across ICT. After early work in Web/Apps and DB in the U.S., he launched Asia’s first AltaVista mirror under Skali, then moved into project management. He joined Formis Network Services in 2001 as a BU head and became General Manager in 2012.
