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Executive iCEO #80494
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Mohammad Shahir's Profile

  • PositionCOO/Managing Director
  • NationalityMalaysia
  • Home countryMalaysia

Experience

Globally experienced economic strategist and sustainable finance expert with 15+ years advising governments, development institutions, and Fortune 500 firms. Skilled in infrastructure finance, ESG risk, sovereign advisory, and climate investment. Proven leader in driving policy, strategy, and outcomes in complex geopolitical and economic environments.

Major Achievements

Delivered $300M+ in risk-adjusted returns through predictive economic modelling and scenario analysis for infrastructure and energy portfolios. Reduced enterprise risk exposure by 35–50% across 20+ countries via AI-driven risk analytics, ESG integration, and regulatory alignment. Authored 10+ internal and public policy papers on climate risk and geopolitics; insights referenced in forums and working discussions involving institutions such as the World Bank and IMF.

Industry Sector Competencies

Electronics
Software
Energy-Oil-Gas
Healthcare

Professional Objectives

Function: Managing Director, Director
Sector: Healthcare, Public Sector, Business Consulting
Interim Manager: Yes
Permanent Position: Yes
Operational: Yes
Availability: Full time, part time, coaching on demand
Prefered Locations: UK, Dubai, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore

Additional Professional Interests

Operational coaching on demand
Non executive director assignments
Personal financial investment: 750-1M USD

Countries Covered

Dubai
Germany
Indonesia
Malaysia
UK

Operational Competencies

AI strategy (Expert)
DEI strategy (Expert)
ESG & sustainability strategy (Expert)
Technologies to market (Professional)
Business development (Expert)
Acquisition and shadow management (Expert)
New product or service launch (Expert)
Geographical expansion (Expert)
Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)
Pre or post investment audit (Expert)

Nationality

Malaysia

Home Country

Malaysia

Availability

Full time
Part time
Coaching on demand

Education

PhD (GeorgiaTech), MBA (Wharton).

Languages

English, German, Indonesian, Malay

Management Experience

More than 15 years

Company Size

Start-up, SMB, Multinational

Interim Manager

Yes

Founder or Co-Founder

Yes

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Fast Selection

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Contractual Flexibility

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