Imagine What’s Possible

Ahmad Azuar Zainuddin is an educator and entrepreneur deeply committed to driving economic and social impact through entrepreneurship and innovation. Leveraging his expertise in capacity and ecosystem building, Azuar plays a pivotal role in designing and implementing initiatives that empower aspiring and early-stage Malaysian entrepreneurs and innovators. He is also a frequent contributor to mainstream media and a sought-after speaker at prominent events in the region.

For his contributions, Azuar was recognized as the runner-up in the Best Implementation Partner category at the 2022 Shell LiveWIRE Top Ten Innovators Awards, held in Mexico City, Mexico.

He holds a Master’s in Communications and Media Studies from Monash University and a Bachelor of Arts in Design from Curtin University. Outside of work, Azuar enjoys reading and immersing himself in arts and culture.

Hazel Hassan brings over 20 years of experience in marketing, communications, and media relations.

She has extensive experience managing public relations, media management and social media for corporate, government and start-up clients including Maraque, Value Partners, Futurise, Scale Up Malaysia, Doctor-on-Call and Sentuh, among others.

Hazel was previously the Special Officer to the CEO at Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation, Executive Director at the Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Centre and Vice President at Cradle Fund. She held regional Asia Pacific positions at F-Secure and Avira.

Hazel holds a BSc Business Administration (Computer Information System) from Drake University. She is a huge Star Wars fan.

Farouk Abdul Khalid brings over 25 years of diverse experience across multiple industries. His career began as an engineer at a Fortune 500 Oil & Gas company, after which he transitioned to leadership roles in various sectors. He has served as the Chief Customer Experience Officer of a tech startup, Director in the consulting arm of a Big 4 firm, and Chief People Officer of Malaysia's largest sports retailer.

Farouk was also the first recipient of the prestigious Yayasan Khazanah Global Scholarship, which enabled him to pursue a Master of Philosophy in Engineering for Sustainable Development at the University of Cambridge, UK.

Passionate about nation-building, Farouk is dedicated to nurturing future leaders and guiding organizations to truly understand and embrace sustainability.

Sharoni is an experienced Art Director with an impressive track record in the publishing and design industry. He has collaborated with leading publication houses such as Berita Publishing and notable GLCs, including SME Bank, UEM Edgenta, and CEDAR. Adept at managing projects from concept to execution, Sharoni brings brands to life through compelling visuals and strategic design. His expertise spans graphic design, advertising, social media, and brand development, demonstrating a passion for delivering impactful creative solutions. A creative visionary with a strong background in the arts.

Leanne Ali is a skilled and creative graphic designer with extensive experience in print design and marketing. Possesses strong collaborative and interpersonal skills, a dynamic team player attitude, and a keen eye for design that speaks individually to each client. Proven track record in creating captivating visual content for various types of design projects.