Meet the Minds behind the Mission
We believe transformation begins with the right guide. Our trainers, coaches, and advisors bring together decades of experience across corporate leadership, AI strategy, behavioral science, education, and organizational development.
Each expert is more than a facilitator- they are practitioners, innovators, and change catalysts who’ve led real transformation inside boardrooms, classrooms, and communities.
From coaching SME founders to upskilling public servants in generative AI, our team delivers practical wisdom with human warmth- blending global insight with local relevance.
AHMAD ZIKRI AHMAD RAFAI
Business Coach | Leadership Architect | Master Facilitator |
Organizational Transformation Strategist
Academic & Professional Qualifications
Master of Economics, University of Malaya (UM)
Bachelor of Economics (Finance), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Financial Planning Association of Malaysia (FPAM)
Takaful Basic Examination, IBFIM
Certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner, NFNLP, USA
HRD Corp / PSMB Train-the-Trainer (TTT/048) – PSMB & MIM
Malaysian Association of Professional Speakers (MAPS)
Persatuan Ekonomi Malaysia (PEM)
Dewan Perniagaan Melayu Selangor (DPMS)
Certified Business Coach, Institut Keusahawanan Negara (INSKEN)
Professional Profile
Ahmad Zikri Ahmad Rafai is a multi-disciplinary leadership practitioner whose career spans strategy, finance, governance, entrepreneurship, and human capital transformation. With over 16 years of experience across corporate, government, and institutional settings, he operates confidently at the intersection of boardroom decision-making and ground-level execution.
Academically trained in economics and finance, Zikri brings analytical discipline to complex leadership and organizational challenges. His credentials as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and his grounding in Takaful and Islamic finance further enable him to engage credibly with senior leaders on issues of value creation, sustainability, and risk-aware growth—particularly within GLCs, regulated industries, and purpose-driven organizations.
As Founder and Principal Consultant of ZIQOIL Holdings Sdn Bhd, Zikri has built a platform dedicated to leadership development, organizational culture transformation, and future-ready capability building. Under his leadership, ZIQOIL has delivered impactful programs for leading organizations including PETRONAS, Maxis, PERODUA, RHB Bank, FELDA, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), and the Public Service Department (JPA), supporting executives, managers, and emerging leaders through periods of growth, restructuring, and change.
In parallel, Zikri holds multiple active executive and governance roles- including Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer, Director, and Board Trustee, giving him real-time operational insight into the pressures faced by today’s leaders. This dual perspective ensures his coaching and facilitation are not theoretical, but grounded in commercial reality, accountability, and execution discipline. A defining pillar of Zikri’s work is his mastery of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and experiential learning design. He is widely recognized for leading high-impact leadership camps, intensive teambuilding interventions, and executive coaching journeys.
Certified as a Business Coach by INSKEN, Zikri also actively supports entrepreneurs, founders, and SME leaders, guiding them through scale-up challenges, leadership transitions, and strategic repositioning. His coaching style is calm, structured, and deeply reflective, focused on building leaders who are clear in intent, strong in values, and decisive in action.
Areas of Expertise
Strategic Leadership Development & Executive Coaching
Organizational Culture Transformation & Team Alignment
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) for Workplace Performance
Generative AI for Trainers, Executives & Organizations
Experiential Learning Design & Leadership Camps
Entrepreneurship, Governance & Board-Level Advisory
MOHD SHAHRIL HUSSIN
Business Coach | Master Trainer | AI Strategist | Former CEO & Digital Leader| Transformation Advisor
Academic & Professional Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Dual Major: Accounting & Entrepreneurship), Northeastern University, Boston, USA
Diploma in Business Studies, Emile Woolf College of Malaysia
HRD Corp Certified Trainer (Train-the-Trainer)
Artificial Intelligence Foundation, IABAC (Belgium)
Certified AI Practitioner, AME Academy
ChatGPT for Data Processing, HRD Corp
Data Analytics & Business Intelligence Tools, HRD Corp
AI Fluency & Microsoft Copilot Pathways, Microsoft / ASEAN Foundation
Professional Profile
Mohd Shahril Hussin is a senior corporate leader turned AI strategist and master trainer, with over 20 years of experience spanning financial regulation, investment banking, national banking innovation, GLC leadership, and enterprise digital transformation across Malaysia and the United States. His career uniquely bridges policy, finance, leadership, and artificial intelligence, positioning him as a credible advisor to boards, ministries, and C-suite executives navigating the AI era. Shahril most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of Maasdots Sdn Bhd, where he led corporate strategy, governance, stakeholder engagement, and organizational culture, building innovation-driven operating models while ensuring regulatory and ethical compliance.
Earlier, Shahril was Head of Digital at KLCC Holdings Berhad (PETRONAS Group), where he designed and executed group-wide digital strategies, championed process reengineering, and led end-to-end digital transformation roadmaps across multiple businesses. Before that, as Head of Leadership, Capability Development & Performance at KLCC Property Holdings, he was responsible for talent strategy, leadership development, succession planning, and performance culture- shaping the human side of transformation at one of Malaysia’s most prominent GLCs.
A defining chapter of his career was at Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN), where as Vice President, Transactional Banking & Community Business Development, he led the national agent banking initiative under the National Blue Ocean Strategy. This program expanded financial inclusion from 44% to 98% nationwide, appointed over 6,000 banking agents, processed more than RM3 billion in transactions, and earned multiple national and international awards- cementing Shahril’s reputation as a leader who can translate policy into scalable execution.
His professional foundation was built in the United States as a Senior Financial Examiner with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, following roles in investment research at ECM Libra Investment Bank and financial systems analysis at MetLife- giving him deep grounding in investment, risk, governance, analytics, and regulatory discipline.
Today, Shahril operates as a Certified HRD Corp Trainer and AI Consultant under NextMind Ai Academy, delivering Generative AI, Data Analytics, Prompt Engineering, and AI Strategy programs to government agencies, GLCs, learning institutions, and corporates. His training style blends boardroom realism, hands-on AI application, and strategic foresight, ensuring leaders don’t just understand AI, but know how to deploy it responsibly and competitively.
Areas of Expertise
Artificial Intelligence Strategy & Executive AI Enablement
Digital Transformation & Enterprise Innovation
Leadership Development & Performance Management
Financial Inclusion, Policy Execution & GLC Governance
Data Analytics, Business Intelligence & Prompt Engineering
C-Suite Advisory, Stakeholder & Government Engagement
AZMAN HASSAN
Finance Leader | Corporate Strategist | Governance & Transformation Advisor
Academic & Professional Qualifications
Bachelor of Accounting (Honours), MARA Institute of Technology (Universiti Teknologi MARA)
Diploma in Accountancy, Politeknik Kota Bharu
Chartered Accountant (CA), Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)
Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Financial Planning Association of Malaysia
Registered Company Secretary (Practising), Companies Commission of Malaysia
Professional Profile
Azman Hassan is a highly accomplished finance leader and governance professional with over 25 years of progressive experience spanning infrastructure, energy, hospitality, marine services, property development, and diversified conglomerates. A Chartered Accountant by training and a strategic operator by practice, Azman has built a career at the intersection of financial stewardship, corporate governance, and enterprise decision-making.
Currently serving as Assistant Vice President (Business Development) at Keyfield Offshore Sdn Bhd, he leads end-to-end oversight of Finance, Human Resources, and Crewing, advising the COO and Managing Director on financial planning, regulatory compliance, workforce deployment, and stakeholder engagement with statutory bodies such as the Marine Department of Malaysia and Sabah Port Authorities. His role reflects a rare blend of operational finance and people governance in a highly regulated, asset-intensive environment.
Previously, as Finance Director of Lacrista Hotel, Melaka, Azman was entrusted with full financial and human capital leadership during a critical post-pandemic recovery period; managing risk, cash flow, procurement, payroll, and compliance while supporting executive decisions to stabilize and grow the business. His earlier tenure as Vice President, Finance at My-Partners Sdn Bhd and multiple senior roles within the Shapadu Group further cemented his reputation as a trusted advisor to CEOs, GMDs, and Boards, particularly in areas of financial restructuring, project financing, budgeting discipline, and governance hygiene.
Across his career, Azman has played pivotal roles in large-scale infrastructure projects, financial negotiations with banks and ministries, company secretarial matters, and the establishment of robust internal controls—often acting as the “quiet backbone” behind complex, high-stakes enterprises. Calm under pressure and rigorous by nature, he brings clarity where numbers meet judgment.
Areas of Expertise
Strategic Financial Leadership & CFO-Level Advisory
Corporate Governance, Company Secretarial & Compliance
Financial Planning, Budgeting & Cash-Flow Optimization
Project Finance, Infrastructure & Capital Structuring
Human Capital Oversight & Payroll Governance
Risk Management, Audit & Regulatory Liaison
AFFENDY ZULKIFLI
Chief Executive | Board-Level Leader | Leadership & Governance Architect
Academic & Professional Qualifications
Master of Management, Universiti Tun Abdul Razak
Diploma in Training & Development
Diploma in Restaurant Management
Certified & Licensed Assessor, British Psychological Society
Certificate in Coaching, The Coaching Academy, London
Certificate in Leadership & Management, Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM), London
Leadership Development Program, Centre for Creative Leadership (CCL), Belgium
Professional Profile
Affendy Zulkifli is a senior executive and board-level leader with over 30 years of experience in leadership development, organizational strategy, governance, and operational transformation across Malaysia and the Middle East. His career is defined by a rare ability to build institutions from the inside out; aligning people, processes, and performance in complex, compliance-driven environments.
Currently serving as Chief Executive Officer of Proza Ventures (M) Sdn Bhd, Affendy provides overarching leadership and strategic direction to a diversified operation spanning food supply chains, contract packing, and industrial services. Under his stewardship, the organization has evolved toward audit-ready, multinational-grade operations, with strong governance structures, disciplined SOPs, and risk-managed execution. He works closely with shareholders and external stakeholders, ensuring the company meets stringent statutory, regulatory, and client requirements; particularly for Tier-1 and multinational partnerships.
Prior to this, Affendy played a foundational role in organizational capability building as Head of Learning & Development at Panda Retail Company, where he established the Panda Retail Academy (PRA). He led the design and rollout of internationally endorsed programs (ILM-UK), including Certificates and Diplomas in Retail Operations and Management, and spearheaded executive development initiatives for CEOs, Vice Presidents, Directors, and Senior Managers.
His international consulting tenure with Baseqat Management Consulting further expanded his impact across Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region. There, he led large-scale leadership and talent development engagements for ministries, sovereign entities, and federations; coaching C-suite leaders, designing competency frameworks, implementing assessment-based development plans.
Areas of Expertise
Executive Leadership & Board-Level Advisory
Organizational Strategy & Governance Design
Leadership Development & Executive Coaching
Talent Assessment, Psychometrics & Capability Building
Risk Management, Compliance & Audit Readiness
Institution Building & Performance Alignment
AZMAN OMAR
Senior Trainer | Public-Sector Strategist | Innovation & Capability Development Leader
Academic & Professional Qualifications
Master of Science (M.Sc) in Extension Education (Training Management)
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Agriculture Science
Diploma in Agriculture Science
Certified & Accredited Trainer, Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp), Malaysia
Certificate in Project Management (PMI® Authorized PMP® Exam Prep – PPMP)
Certificate in Performance-Based Contract, Ministry of Finance Malaysia
ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management System, SIRIM
Quality Assurance Auditor, Bywater Ltd, United Kingdom
Certificate in Presentation Skills, Roger Ltd, Australia
Professional Profile
Azman Omar is a distinguished senior trainer and public-sector strategist with over 32 years of professional experience spanning government, ministries, government-linked companies (GLCs), and the private sector. His career reflects a deep commitment to capability building, innovation-led development, and national economic transformation, underpinned by rigorous training management and governance discipline.
From 2016 to 2021, Azman served as Senior Director in a Government company under the Ministry of Finance (MOF Incorporated), acting as a key implementing leader for Malaysia’s Industrial Collaboration Programme (ICP) Policy. This national policy leverages large-scale government procurement (exceeding RM50 million) to generate additional economic value beyond contractual delivery. In this role, Azman operated at the intersection of public policy, procurement strategy, and macroeconomic planning, aligning ICP execution with national frameworks such as Vision 2020, Malaysia Plans, the Industrial Master Plan, the National Policy on Science, Technology and Innovation (NPSTI), and the Economic Transformation Programme (ETP).
Between 2022 and 2024, he transitioned into the private sector as Chief Operating Officer of a technology-focused start-up in Bangi, Selangor, specializing in project management for innovation and product commercialization, as well as training and consulting across digitalisation, automation, artificial intelligence (AI), ERP, robotics, and IR4.0 initiatives. Over the years, he has designed and led numerous graduate development, reskilling, and placement programs, supporting national talent agendas and workforce employability. Notable initiatives include large-scale programs under Khazanah Nasional, PENJANA, GMI, and INSEP, collectively impacting hundreds of graduates across IR4.0, advanced manufacturing, and industrial skills enhancement pathways.
Today, Azman Omar operates as a Freelance Trainer, bringing together public-sector wisdom, private-sector agility, and decades of facilitation mastery.
Areas of Expertise
Organizational Strategy & Development
Training Management & Capability Building
Public-Sector Policy Execution & Stakeholder Engagement
Innovation, IR4.0, Digitalisation & AI Enablement
Business Development & Strategic Collaboration
Leadership, Team Effectiveness & Supervisory Development
NOR AZMAN AHMAD SAYUNI
General Manager | Master Trainer | Operations & Security Leadership Specialist
Academic & Professional Qualifications
Certificate in Education (Equivalent to Diploma), Maktab Perguruan Pasir Panjang
HRD Corp–Certified Trainer (Train-the-Trainer)
NLP Basic Practitioner
Safety & Health Officer (NIOSH)
CIDB Green Card (Construction Induction)
Corporate Security Investigation Techniques
Basic Drone Handling
Professional Profile
Nor Azman Ahmad Sayuni is a seasoned general manager, master trainer, and educator with over 35 years of leadership experience across education, security services, training & development, hospitality, and corporate operations. His career reflects a distinctive blend of discipline, people leadership, and operational command, forged through decades of frontline management and institutional responsibility.
Currently, he serves as General Manager at Lim Thiam Leong Realty, overseeing both strategic and operational management, including the stewardship of The Grand Campbell Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. In parallel, he has maintained long-standing leadership as General Manager (Operations) at Shapadu Security Sdn Bhd, where he commands auxiliary police and security operations, manages regulatory liaison with the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN), and ensures licensing, compliance, and workforce readiness in a highly regulated security environment.
Since 2007, Nor Azman has also led Akademi Shapadu Sdn Bhd as Training Manager and Master Trainer, where he designs and delivers high-impact teambuilding, soft skills, leadership, and induction programs for corporate and government clients. He has been instrumental in trainer development, program branding, and business growth, and is widely recognized for his role in specialized initiatives such as the “Trained Nepalese Guard” program, which integrates operational discipline with cross-cultural workforce readiness.
Earlier in his career, Nor Azman held senior operational and commercial roles in RV Network Sdn Bhd and Akojaya Sdn Bhd, where he drove sales strategy, managed large-scale events, and handled government tenders. His professional foundation was laid during his tenure as a teacher under the Ministry of Education, where he taught core academic subjects and served in leadership roles including Scout Master and PTA Treasurer, reinforcing his lifelong commitment to education and youth development.
Across all roles, Nor Azman is recognized as a firm but humane leader; someone who builds strong teams, instills discipline, and ensures execution excellence, whether managing hotel operations, national-level security teams, or large-scale corporate events.
Areas of Expertise
General Management & Operational Leadership
Training & Development (HRD Corp Certified)
Security Operations, Auxiliary Police & KDN Liaison
Teambuilding, Soft Skills & Leadership Training
Corporate Events, CSR & Stakeholder Engagement
Hospitality & Facilities Operations Management