AwanBiru Technology Berhad (Awantec) a Digital Transformer in Technology and Talent platforms, has appointed a new CEO Rezal Rahman to elevate the execution of its strategic business following a successful transformation into the multi-cloud management space. Rezal’s appointment as CEO of Awantec will be effective from 1st February 2022.
A graduate of Stanford University and The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and with experience working in Silicon Valley, Rezal was formerly a Director of Investments, Technology Sector at Khazanah Nasional prior to helming Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios as CEO.
Rezal’s portfolio also includes being the COO for Technology Development & Corporate Ventures at Sapura Secured Technologies, being responsible for executing several multi-million-ringgit projects under various Ministries in Malaysia.
Taking over the CEO role from founder Dr Abu Hasan Ismail at Awantec, Rezal is the latest addition to Awantec’s senior leadership team. This journey of building a strong professional team started in 2019 with COO (Baldesh Singh), CBO (Hafiza Anom) in 2020 and CTO (Farul Azim) in 2021, whom under Rezal’s leadership will drive the Group’s new strategic business following its transition into the multi-cloud services industry.
“Awantec never stops at scouting for good talent. It is in both our business and our practice. We identified Rezal after scrutinizing 178 potential candidates. Rezal has a vast corporate and investment background spanning the US, Singapore and Malaysia. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge in technology development and market trends.”, praised Syed Naqiz Shahabuddin, Chairman of Awantec.
