GREATER KUALA LUMPUR, THE HEART OF A REGIONAL HUB
GREATER KUALA LUMPUR, THE HEART OF A REGIONAL HUB
InvestKL Management Team
Datuk Muhammad Azmi Zulkifli
Datuk Muhammad Azmi Zulkifli is the Chief Executive Officer of InvestKL.
In his current role as Chief Executive Officer of InvestKL, he leads the efforts to identify, facilitate, and develop solutions for multinational companies (MNCs) establishing their high-value regional hubs in Greater KL and Malaysia.
Under Datuk Azmi’s leadership, the InvestKL team has successfully attracted more than 130 MNCs to establish regional headquarters, centres of excellence and global services hubs, particularly in sectors such as technology, big data analytics and value chain activities within Greater KL.
He has over 28 years of experience in both corporate and public sector. The experience spans through leadership, commercial business, operations and business transformation. In various leadership roles, Datuk Azmi lead Teams across Asia Pacific and Middle East overseeing businesses across multiple regions and sectors.
Datuk Azmi holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Marketing) from University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA. Committed to continuous professional development, he has participated in Petronas Management Training programs and completed Executive Management courses at prestigious institutions such as Harvard Business School and Dale Carnegie Academy.
He is a Board Member of Malaysia German Chamber of Commerce (MGCC) and acts as an Advisor to Global Business Services (GBS) Malaysia. Datuk Azmi is invited for lectures in various public-private universities on topics of business and the talent landscape.
In a 2023 investiture ceremony, Datuk Azmi was conferred the Panglima Mahkota Wilayah (P.M.W) title by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah which carries the title “Datuk”.
Vivian Sia
Vivian has over 15 years of international business experience in both the private and government sectors. She has held various managerial roles in the areas of business development, marketing, and investment acquisition across various vertical industries.
Prior to joining InvestKL, she has enjoyed roles with organisations such as LexisNexis and Frost & Sullivan, with responsibilities ranging from leading the marketing team for the Southeast Asia region and dealing with large corporate clients.In Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), she was part of the investment acquisition team for North America.
Vivian holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Management) from Towson University, Maryland USA.
Mah Chun Wai
Poised as a driven and charismatic collaborator with 23 years of proven track record spanning the telecoms, technology and internet service sectors, Mah has a comprehensive functional experience in business development and strategy development, including operational execution, business intelligence, brand management and cross-country responsibility for sales and marketing.
He possesses in-depth market knowledge on Southeast Asia, Indo-China and the Philippines. He also has a robust sense of business acumen with keen focus in Application, Services and Digital New Media, particularly on ‘Over the Top’ (OTT) delivery business strategy for convergence technologies.
Mah started his career as an account manager with Alcatel Malaysia before taking on regional roles within the Alcatel organisation throughout ASEAN. Prior to joining InvestKL, he was the Head of Innovation at TIME dotCom.
Aidil Azman
A career with a global footprint having been based in Western Europe, The Americas, Middle East, The Caribbeans and East Africa, Aidil’s experience covers Fintech, Global Equities, Property Investment, Media Planning and Country Advertorial Reports.
Prior to joining InvestKL, Aidil was part of Sime Darby Property’s Vision Valley Malaysia tasked to attract global catalyst investments into various development components from Logistics & Aviation MRO, International University & Sports Academy and Themed Parks & Attractions. Aidil was also part of Touch ‘n Go eWallet’s business development team, where he was responsible in driving user acquisition through innovative partnership collaborations and campaigns with industry leading brands. Aidil’s early career in Country Advertorial Reports brought him around the world and was based in 9 countries, covering 4 continents.
Aidil holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic Society and Media Studies from Swinburne University, Melbourne, Australia. He has a keen passion in Personal Finance and Wealth Management and enjoys reading and researching to continually widen and enrich his knowledge base.
Jason Cheng
Jason joined InvestKL in 2011 as the Special Officer to the CEO. Jason brought with him a varied business development and technical background in IT and Telecommunications.
He assisted the CEO’s Office during its formative years in ensuring the company’s focus on its mandate and deliverables and communications with key government stakeholders.
As the lead for Special Projects, Jason continues to leverage his experience in delivering good outcome on complex multi-stakeholder and multi-term strategic initiatives in his new role to ensure InvestKL remains the foremost investment promotion agency for Global Services.
Jason holds a BSc (Honors) in Applied Computing from Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom.
Jason Cheng
Muhammad Mubarak Ishak
A professional with cross-functional competencies in managing Business Operations, a full spectrum of Accountancy and Corporate Finance. Mubarak started his career in the Construction & Telecommunications Industry as Project Accountant before he joined the Small & Medium Industries Development Corporation (SMIDEC) (now known as SME Corp Malaysia), a government agency under the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) in 2006 to 2018 where he managed the Development Funds under the 9th & 10th Malaysian Plans.
Acknowledged for sound decision-making talents borne of intense data analysis, business acuity & big-picture vision, Mubarak's experiences cover FMCG, Energy, Technology, and the Healthcare Industry. Prior to joining InvestKL in 2022, he was the Group CEO of UiTM Holdings and a Director of its subsidiaries.
Mubarak holds a Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons) from Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM).
Muhammad Mubarak Ishak
Engku Nur Anis Adila Engku Hamzah
Engku Adila is the Director of Strategic Communications at InvestKL, bringing over 13 years of experience in the dynamic fields of marketing and communications. Throughout her career, Adila has successfully implemented strategies that drive brand growth, enhance mindshare, and foster high-value collaborations.
In her current role at InvestKL, Adila plays a pivotal role in positioning Greater Kuala Lumpur as a top investment destination for leading global companies in Asia. She leads media projects, digital campaigns, and branding efforts to showcase Greater KL’s business proposition to a global audience.
Before joining InvestKL, Adila held roles at Malaysia’s leading loyalty program and a Singapore-based event and conference company, where she successfully executed campaigns and delivered impactful events.
Earlier in her career, she also gained valuable experience working with Astro, American Express, and TM USA. Adila holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Marketing (Hons) from USCI University.
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