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BEIJING: The Asia School of Business and the Tsinghua University PBC School of Finance (Tsinghua PBCSF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen regional collaboration in education and talent development.
The MoU sets the foundation for long-term cooperation be- tween the two leading academic institutions in Asia.

It reflects their shared belief that education builds bridges between nations, nurtures leadership, deepens mutual under- standing, and drives prosperity through knowledge exchange, the Asia School of Business said in a statement.

Under the agreement, both institutions will work together in several areas, including postgraduate and executive education programmes, faculty and research exchanges, joint academic conferences, and cross- border research on global and regional issues.

This partnership reflects the values of scholarship and goodwill, where collaboration across borders must become a force for good.

“With our colleagues at Tsinghua PBCSF, we see this as a pathway to shared leadership, shared knowledge, and shared progress for the region and beyond,” commented Asia School of Business CEO, president and dean Joseph Cherian.

This collaboration supports Malaysia’s growing profile as a leading destination for international education.

Chinese students are increasingly choosing Malaysia for its English speaking academic environment and regional relevance rooted in Asian values.

At the same time, more Malaysian students and scholars are enrolling in top Chinese universities like Tsinghua, drawn by China’s deep expertise and scale of industry.

Tsinghua PBCSF dean Jie Jiao said the partnership affirms the broader friendship between both nations.

“By investing in joint education and leadership development, the future of Asia will be led by those who can think across borders, act with integrity, and collaborate for the greater good,” he added.

Meanwhile, Asia School of Business founding chair and co-chair Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz said the focus of both institutions is to deliver education contextualised to the emerging world.

“The common focus of our respective schools in education is to provide foundations that are contextualised to the emerging world so that it will contribute to an increased understanding of its financial and economic functioning in the world so as to cultivate the next generation of stewards and talent that will make a difference in the global economy,” he added.

The MoU also supports the broader talent development vision of China’s Belt and Road Initiative.

As China increases its engagements across Asean, the need to develop globally competent yet locally grounded talent has become more pressing

With Malaysia at the heart of Southeast Asia and a long history of economic and education ties with China, the Asia School of Business is well placed to play a key role in this effort, it said.

Originally published by The Borneo Post.

KUALA LUMPUR 9 Julai – Seramai 892 pekebun kecil bebas berjaya sijil RSPO (Rundingan Meja Bulat Minyak Sawit Mampan) dengan sebahagian daripada mereka mencatat purata peningkatan hasil sebanyak 20% hingga 25% dalam tempoh dua hingga tiga tahun dan sehungga 35% dalam tempah tiga hingga empat tahun.

Pencapaian itu adalah hasil pelaksanaan Program Pekebun Kecil P&G yang dinyatakan dalam Laporan Impak Lestari (CSS) 2025 yang diterbitkan oleh Asia School of Business dengan kerjasama MIT Sloan baru-baru ini.

Menurut laporan itu, seramai 407 pekebun kecil bertauliah telah menerima premium berkaitan kelestarian sebanyak AS$68,175 dari tahun 2021 hingga 2024.

“Program itu juga berjaya memperkasakan komuniti di Johor melalui penubuhan dan sokongan kepada PERTANIAGA iaitu persatuan yang dipimpin oleh pekebun kecil bebas yang kini mempunyai seramai 892 ahli, dengan 38% daripada barisan kepimpinannya terdiri daripada wanita.

“Persatuan itu kini menjadi model untuk tadbir urus inklusif dan berkesan di peringkat akar umbi,” menurut laporan tersebut.

Kecemerlangan yang berjaya dicapai melalui program tersebut juga melibatkan kelestarian alam sekitar melalui pengurusan sisa, pemantauan tanah gambut dan penjejakan bahan kimia yang mampan.

Selain itu, program CSS turut menyokong lebih 1,100 ladang dalam melaksanakan Amalan Pertanian Baik yang selari dengan dasar RSPO dan NDPE.

Laporan itu memaklumkan sebanyak 1,106 ladang bertauliah telah dijejaki dan disahkan melalui program tersebut sekali gus meningkatkan ketelusan dan mempersiapkan pekebun kecil untuk mematuhi peraturan global seperti Peraturan Penebangan Hutan Kesatuan Eropah (EUDR).

Program Pekebun Kecil P&G adalah kerjasama antara Asia School of Business, syarikat Procter & Gamble (P&G) dan Yayasan Temasek.

Ia bertujuan mempromosikan Amalan Pertanian Baik dan Mampan, serta menyokong pengeluaran minyak sawit mampan yang diperakui dalam kalangan pekebun kecil bebas di Malaysia.

Ketua Program Iklim & Kehidupan Lestari, Yayasan Temasek, Heng Li Lang berkata, laporan itu membuktikan kepentingan sokongan dan kerjasama berterusan dalam membantu pekebun kecil membina sumber pendapatan yang lebih berdaya tahan dengan amalan pertanian yang lebih baik.

“Kami berbesar hati kerana dapat menyokong pendekatan yang bukan sahaja mengangkat martabat pekebun kecil, malah turut mengurangkan kesan pengeluaran minyak sawit terhadap alam sekitar dalam jangka masa panjang,” katanya.

Sementara itu, Presiden, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif & Dekan Asia School of Business, Professor Joe Cherian berkata, laporan itu memberi penekanan terhadap kepentingan kerjasama antara institusi akademik dan industri dalam usaha mengangkat martabat komuniti yang kurang mendapat perhatian.

“Ia menunjukkan bagaimana pensijilan, sama ada RSPO atau standard kemampanan negara berupaya memupuk perlindungan alam sekitar dan memacu ketahanan ekonomi yang tulen dalam kalangan pekebun kecil.

“Kami berbesar hati dengan kerjasama antara Asia School of Business, P&G dan Yayasan Temasek yang telah terjalin sejak sekian lama dan berjaya mencapai kejayaan yang berimpak tinggi.

“Kami tidak sekadar memfokuskan kepada aspek pensijilan, malah turut meraikan perubahan sebenar yang dibawa kepada kehidupan dan komuniti pekebun kecil,” katanya.

Dalam pada itu, Pengarah CSS, Professor Asad Ata pula berkata, laporan tahun ini menunjukkan bahawa impak pensijilan tidak hanya melibatkan pekebun kecil sahaja, tetapi turut melibatkan keluarga, komuniti, dan alam sekitar mereka.

“Pekebun kami kini menjadi jurucakap kepada Amalan Pertanian Baik dan Mampan, daripada pengurusan sisa dan tanah gambut, hinggalah kepada pengurusan nutrien tanah yang lebih baik mengikut kitaran penanaman masing masing.

“Kami bercadang mahu mengembangkan model inklusif ini ke seluruh kawasan lain di Malaysia, dengan kerjasama rakan penganjur dan penaja yang berkongsi matlamat serupa,” katanya.

Malaysia adalah negara pengeluar minyak sawit kedua terbesar di dunia dengan lebih 275,000 pekebun kecil bebas yang turut menyumbang kepada industri tersebut.

Berbeza dengan pekebun kecil tersusun, pekebun kecil bebas mengurus ladang kecil secara individu dan mempunyai akses yang terhad kepada ilmu pengetahuan, teknologi dan bimbingan.

Laporan Impak CSS 2025 yang penuh boleh diakses di sini.

Originally published by DagangNews.

The Centre of Sustainable Small-owners (CSS), a collaboration between the Asia School of Business, Procter & Gamble (P&G), and the Temasek Foundation, has released its CSS Impact Report 2025, highlighting five years of transformative work supporting independent smallholders in Malaysia’s palm oil industry.

Based in Kuala Lumpur, Asia School of Business, established in collaboration with MIT Sloan, is home to the Centre for Sustainable Small-owners (CSS), which aims to elevate smallholder livelihoods while driving sustainable palm oil production through Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), certification, and innovation.

The programme’s progress aligns with broader global environmental and social sustainability goals.

Smallholders contribute over 40% of the world’s palm oil supply, yet they often remain excluded from formal supply chains due to barriers such as lack of certification, limited traceability, and restricted access to training and resources.

In Malaysia, independent smallholders make up around 17% of palm oil producers and represent a critical, yet often overlooked, link in the supply chain. The CSS programme targets this group, turning policy intentions into tangible impact at the grassroots level across five key pillars: Community Empowerment, Livelihood Improvement, Environmental Sustainability, Responsible Sourcing, and Thought Leadership & Advocacy.

To date, 892 smallholders have been RSPO-certified, with some achieving yield improvements of 20%–25% over two to three years, and up to 35% over four years. A total of 407 certified smallholders received US$68,175 in sustainability-linked premiums between 2021 and 2024.

The programme has also helped establish and grow PERTANIAGA, an independent smallholder-led association in Johor that now boasts 892 members—38% of whom are women in leadership roles—fostering inclusive and effective governance at the local level. Over 1,100 farms have adopted sustainable practices including waste management, chemical tracking, and peatland monitoring in line with RSPO and NDPE policies.

In advancing traceability and compliance with global regulations such as the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), 1,106 certified farms have been digitally traced and verified. CSS is also developing a traceability app to further track farm-level data in collaboration with regional collection centres.

On the knowledge front, the Centre has trained over 3,145 farmers in sustainable practices and published two practical guides to support smallholder education. These tools, grounded in the Centre’s research, contribute meaningfully to the global knowledge base on smallholder-led sustainable agriculture.

Behind these statistics are powerful stories of resilience. Encik Rosli, a marathon-running farmer, has outpaced national yield averages, while Puan Hamisah, a retired civil servant, now champions the role of women in sustainable agriculture.

“These journeys show how access to knowledge, support and inclusion can empower leadership and bring about generational change,” said Francis Wiederkehr, Sustainability Programme Director at P&G Chemicals.

Heng Li Lang, Head of Climate & Liveability at Temasek Foundation, added, “We are proud to support an initiative that uplifts smallholders while contributing to a more sustainable palm oil ecosystem.”

Professor Joe Cherian, CEO and Dean of the Asia School of Business, underscored the value of academic-industry partnerships. “This report reaffirms the importance of shared responsibility in building resilient communities.

“Certification—whether RSPO or aligned with national standards—can serve as a vehicle for both environmental stewardship and economic growth.”

Echoing this sentiment, Dr Asad Ata, Director of CSS, said, “We celebrate certificates, but more importantly, we celebrate the change they unlock for lives and communities. Our farmers are now the advocates, taking the lead in practices like waste and nutrient management within their communities. We aim to scale this inclusive model across Malaysia with support from aligned partners.”

Malaysia, as the world’s second-largest producer of palm oil, is home to over 275,000 independent smallholders. Unlike organised smallholders under government or estate schemes, these farmers often operate on small plots with limited access to institutional support.

The CSS programme continues to bridge that gap—ensuring that even the smallest contributors can play a leading role in making Malaysia’s palm oil sector more sustainable, inclusive, and future-ready.

The full CSS Impact Report 2025 is available at this link.

Originally published by SME.Asia.

Asia School of Business will host the ASBhive FINVERSE Hackathon during MyFintech Week 2025 – Malaysia’s premier fintech event, where finance intersects with innovation. This esteemed event will be held from August 4 to 7, 2025, at Sasana Kijang, Bank Negara Malaysia.

As the coordinator of the FiNVERSE Hackathon, ASBhive will host its physical finale during this event. Additionally, Anella Munro will conduct a Masterclass session on Cross-Border Payments: Landscape Overview & Industry Innovation.

Anella is a Professor of Economics with a PhD in Economics from the University of Oxford. Her areas of specialization include International Macroeconomics, Macroprudential Policy, Asset Pricing, Monetary Policy, and International Finance.

MyFintech Week 2025 is an invitation-only event and is claimable by HRDCorp.For participation inquiries, please contact Redza at redza.ridzuan@asb.edu.my

ASBhive is a hub for Malaysia´s entrepreneurial ecosystem, managed by the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (IEC) at the Asia School of Business.

May 21, 2025

In this episode of MAM Admissions Unplugged, we sit down with current SOM students who are also parents to hear their honest experiences navigating life at Yale SOM. From managing academics and extracurriculars to finding support in the Yale and New Haven communities, our guests share practical advice, personal stories, and what they wish they knew before arriving. This episode offers valuable insight and guidance for prospective and incoming students on balancing parenthood and graduate school.

Originally published by Yale School of Management.

June 6, 2025

Vlad Gaylun ’25, a graduate of the MAM program, participated in a weekend-long competition that connected Yale students to local leaders in quantum computing.

As the sun rose over Yale University on a Sunday morning in April, our team felt nervous, exhausted, and excited. After a long weekend with no sleep and lots of problem-solving, we were thrilled to hear our names called as winners at the YQuantum 2025 hackathon, where we secured third place in the Grand Prize category among nearly 80 teams from around the world. It was a moment of joy, pride, and validation for the effort we had all put in.

YQuantum is Yale’s annual quantum computing hackathon, a weekend-long event that brings together students, researchers, and professionals to solve real-world challenges using quantum computing, a branch of computer science that uses the principles of quantum physics to address complex problems. This year’s event saw 700 registrants from 29 countries and 104 universities. Teams of three to five students picked one of nine sponsored challenge tracks—three “advancement” tracks that pushed quantum algorithms forward and six “application” tracks tackling real-world problems, such as insurance risk or wildfire response—and then sprinted through a 24-hour build window before capping it all with a short demo to a panel of industry judges. It was fast-paced, collaborative, and full of creative energy.

I entered the competition to explore how quantum computing can be applied in the business world, especially in finance and risk management. Before arriving at Yale SOM, I spent a transformative year at the Asia School of Business in Kuala Lumpur, where the action-learning culture taught me to dive head-first into messy, high-stakes projects. That same roll-up-your-sleeves mindset made a quantum hackathon feel like home. As a SOM student with a strong interest in emerging technologies, I wanted to go beyond the classroom and apply what I’d been learning in a real-world setting. Fresh from Professor Steven Girvin’s mind-bending course Quantum Information Processing and Communication, I was ready to put those insights to the test.

Our challenge, sponsored by The Hartford and Capgemini, asked us to address a practical question: How can quantum computing reduce risk in large, tightly correlated insurance portfolios? Classical optimizers struggle with this combinatorial complexity. Although today’s quantum hardware still has limited qubits and noisy operations—and real-world insurance datasets tend to be large and messy—we found a path forward. By combining smarter algorithms with strategic problem partitioning, we demonstrated that near-term quantum resources can already deliver tangible value to insurance risk management. By working around current limitations, we were able to showcase how quantum computing can already start delivering business value, especially in fields like insurance where risk and complexity go hand-in-hand.

Through whirlwind networking sessions organized by the hackathon, I formed a team with undergraduate students from several universities: Jesse Webb of Louisiana Tech University; Jesse Dance of Purdue University; Marlon Jost of Northeastern University; and Andrew Maciejunes of Old Dominion University. A few message exchanges and a late-night Zoom call convinced us we had the right mix of expertise, strategy, and business savvy to succeed in the competition. I contributed by keeping our workflow moving, brainstorming solutions, helping bridge technical ideas with business needs, and “vibe coding” our prototype. We really operated as a unit, constantly building on each other’s thoughts.

The hackathon’s greatest dividend wasn’t the trophy—it was the relationships forged in that whirlwind weekend. YQuantum Hackathon founder Pranet Sharma and Yale Quantum Institute managing director Florian Carle set the tone, curating an environment where experimentation felt effortless. Conversations with the teams at leading companies in the field, including Rigetti, QuEra, and QuantumCT, turned abstract ideas into a shared roadmap for what near-term quantum can achieve. The weekend including mentoring from experts from Capgemini and The Hartford, and I left every session feeling challenged and championed. Their questions sharpened our thinking, and the connections we made are the real prize I’m taking forward.

Looking back, I can see how this experience pulled together everything I’ve been learning at SOM. An event that connects physics, business, and technology in one fast-moving challenge is a great example of Yale’s cross-disciplinary approach in action. The hackathon helped me grow as a problem-solver and opened my eyes to new directions I might want to explore. If you’re a current or future SOM student interested in tech, finance, or anything cutting-edge, I highly recommend jumping into something like YQuantum. You don’t need to be an expert—just curious, open, and ready to learn from others.

Originally published by Yale School of Management.

Kuala Lumpur, May 19, 2025 – The Asia School of Business has announced new roles for Professor Sanjay Sarma as he steps off as CEO, President, and Dean of the School with his return to Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) after two years helming the School. Professor Sarma will remain closely involved in the School’s endeavors ahead, as Eminent Visiting Professor and a member of the School’s Board of Governors.

A respected academic, innovator, and entrepreneur, Professor Sarma led key changes at the School, inspired by his vision to transform education for the future. He introduced Agile Continuous Education (ACE) to provide modular, flexible and stackable learning pathways for lifelong learning and to upskill in a range of business topics with rich AI immersions. ACE is built around a suite of stackable micro-credentials, offering professionals multiple pathways to lead and adapt in a fast-changing world — from specialized MicroMasters®Programs in AI, logistics, finance, and supply chains to lateral entry into the School’s distinctive MBA and EMBA programs. While reinventing the Asia School of Business through a post-COVID, post-AI educational transformation, Professor Sarma also shepherded new pedagogical frameworks into the MBA and EMBA programs including Growth Mindset and Integrated Management Lab. Professor Sarma also played a key role in the renewal of the School’s collaboration agreement with MIT Sloan.

Professor Sarma has reflected on the profound impact Malaysia has had on him, expanding his horizons and enriching his appreciation of human culture and history. He believes the Asia School of Business has accomplished something truly extraordinary — becoming the first to boldly pivot its approach in anticipation of a rapidly changing world. “This School has laid the foundation for a future-ready institution that doesn’t just react to disruption, but leads through it,” he shared. “The Asia School of Business is uniquely positioned — world class rigor and techniques applied to the most exciting region in the world: Asia.”

In recalibrating the School’s academic offerings to meet the evolving demands of business education, he leaves an enduring legacy of innovation, agility and boldness to position the Asia School of Business as a leading institution of learning in Asia and beyond. The School expresses its deepest appreciation to Professor Sarma for his visionary leadership, dedication and commitment to shaping the future of education especially in the face of current global shifts in higher education in the age of AI and technology.

About Asia School of Business
The Asia School of Business is a premier global business school located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, established in collaboration with the MIT Sloan School of Management. The Asia School of Business offers innovative post-graduate degree programs, MicroMasters®Programs, executive education, micro-credentials and cutting-edge research. To learn more about Asia School of Business, visit their website at asb.edu.my, or check out their LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook pages.

Kuala Lumpur, May 19, 2025 – The Asia School of Business has announced the appointment of Joseph Cherian as its Chief Executive Officer, President, Dean, and Distinguished Professor. Professor Cherian was previously Deputy CEO of the School and assumes the role of CEO from Professor Sanjay Sarma, who has taken on a new role on the School’s Board of Governors and returns to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) after two years helming Asia School of Business.

As Professor of Finance, he possesses a highly versatile, varied and distinguished international background, spanning academia, global financial markets, and strategic leadership in education. Professor Cherian’s academic career in teaching and researching finance, asset management and portfolio investments includes top global universities including Cornell University, National University of Singapore, and Boston University. Apart from teaching at the Asia School of Business, he most recently served as Visiting Professor of Finance at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, SC Johnson College of Business, Cornell University. He was formerly an Executive-in-Residence and a two-term member of the Johnson Dean’s Advisory Council at Cornell University and is now an Emeritus Member of the Council.

Professor Cherian’s professional experience in the financial services sector spanned asset management where he managed US$67 billion in client assets as Global Head and Chief Investment Officer of the Quantitative Strategies Group at Credit Suisse Asset Management. He continues to be involved in the financial industry through advisory roles to governments and think-tanks in the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Singapore, in areas such as venture funds, asset management, pensions and capital market policies and reforms.

As an internal successor to the School’s top role, Professor Cherian’s appointment builds on his international and varied experience combined with his successful steering of the School’s strategic endeavors since joining in 2022. The School remains focused on delivering world-class business education with its unique perspectives from emerging markets and economies.

Professor Cherian holds a BSc in Electrical Engineering from MIT, and MSc and PhD degrees in Finance from Cornell University.

We are super proud of our Deputy CEO, Professor Joseph Cherian, participating in the inaugural roundtable hosted by Singapore’s Minister for Manpower, Dr Tan See Leng, and the Singapore CPF Board.

This international dialogue brought together global pension experts to exchange best practices and insights on shaping sustainable, future-ready retirement systems.

Professor Cherian’s contributions reflect the School’s commitment to thought leadership and our continued efforts to enhance financial resilience and long-term well-being for all.

Originally posted on LinkedIn

At 14, island boy Eizaz Azhar, made a life-changing decision—he walked away from his school with no formal qualifications. What seemed like an unconventional and risky move at the time laid the foundation for an extraordinary journey, culminating in his acceptance into the prestigious Asia School of Business (ASB) MBA program, a collaboration with MIT Sloan School of Management.

Eizaz’s story is a testament to the power of determination, resilience, and of self-belief. His remarkable life thus far is about how one young man challenged societal norms and redefined the trajectory of success for those who dare to think differently.

But it definitely needed all the elements in place to make it happen. Enter ASB, MIT, and a singularly independent thinker into the mix.

An Unconventional Start

Growing up on the beautiful island of Langkawi in the 1980s, Eizaz’s childhood was far from ordinary. Books became his refuge and his gateway to the world. “We didn’t have much, but we had encyclopedias,” he recalls. “Those books were my company, and even today, much of what I know comes from what I learned as a kid.” Encouraged by his tech-savvy father, who taught him DOS at age five, Eizaz developed a passion for technology and curiosity that shaped his entrepreneurial spirit.

Eizaz’s passion for jazz also played a significant role in shaping his identity. He developed a love for the genre during his teenage years. As a saxophonist, he often immersed himself in the improvisational rhythms that echoed his own unconventional journey. “Jazz taught me to think on my feet and embrace unpredictability,” he shares. “It’s a lot like life—you have to be ready to adapt, but there’s always room for creativity.”

About five years after he left the Malaysian school system, at 19, with just RM4,000 in hand, Eizaz started a music studio. He bootstrapped his way to success-repurposing discarded furniture at dumpsites to wiring his own lights, he turned a modest space into a thriving venture that eventually expanded into a music retail and wholesale business. However, Eizaz’s dream didn’t stop there. “I wanted to prove that my business acumen held real value,” he says. “I wanted to validate it with an MBA.”

The Road to ASB

In 2015, Eizaz discovered ASB while scrolling through Facebook. The school’s unconventional candidate track caught his eye. “They were looking for people who had lived extraordinary lives,” he says. “I thought, ‘That’s me!’” Despite lacking formal qualifications—his last academic credential was a UPSR exam—Eizaz decided to apply.

The journey was anything but easy. To meet ASB’s stringent entrance requirements, he had to master calculus, statistics, and economics—subjects he had never encountered. With the help of a friend and about four months of grueling six-hour study sessions, he passed the entrance exam. “I had no idea what calculus was,” he admits. “But I refused to give up. I knew this was my shot.”

Fighting the System

However, another obstacle loomed: government accreditation. Without a diploma or degree, he needed approval from the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) under the Accredited Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) program. What followed was a bureaucratic maze that tested his resolve.

Despite initial rejections, he leveraged his network and the support of mentors like Toh Puan Dr Aishah Ong and Dato’ Idris Abdullah. Their encouragement kept him going, and eventually, he secured the necessary accreditation. “I fought not just for myself but for everyone who might come after me,” he says. “I wanted to prove that if you have the ability, you deserve the opportunity.”

Transformative Years at ASB

In 2016, Eizaz joined ASB’s inaugural MBA cohort. He likened the experience to “a boy in the jungle with a machete, hacking my way through challenges,” – an intense learning curve that provided him with essential tools for business leadership. “ASB structured my thinking, refined my decision-making, and expanded my strategic capabilities. Now, I have an arsenal to handle any situation.”

Beyond classroom learning, ASB exposed him to high-stakes business environments. Eizaz credits the program with teaching him to think rigorously and strategically. From mastering Excel to building complex financial models, the program equipped him with skills he never imagined he’d acquire. “Before ASB, I thought Excel was just Word with tables,” he jokes. “By the end, I was automating financial projections,” he quips.

The experience wasn’t just academic. Eizaz found a community of like-minded driven individuals who pushed him to grow. “ASB is the only alma mater I’ve ever known,” he says. “They gave me a chance when no one else would, and I’ll forever be grateful .”

Beyond the MBA

Post-MBA, Eizaz’s career soared, leveraging his skills to drive impact across industries. As General Manager, Head of Corporate Strategy of the Halal Industry Development Corporation, he applied his ASB-honed skills to navigate the complexities of the halal industry. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he pivoted to supply chain management, leading efforts in selling test kits and personal protective equipment.

Today, Eizaz is a digital consultant for a listed company, spearheading the development of AI data centers in Malaysia—a multimillion-ringgit venture. His career trajectory shows how resilience, adaptability, strategic learning, and execution-focus thinking can propel individuals from unconventional background to leadership roles.

Redefining Success for Future Entrepreneurs

More than just a tale of personal success, Eizaz’s journey challenges traditional notions of success. He serves as an example to aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals seeking to carve their own path. His mission is clear: to inspire others to challenge the status quo, believe in their own potential, and seize the opportunities before them. “I want people to know that there are many ways to achieve your dreams. It’s not about where you start – it’s about how effectively you navigate challenges, leverage opportunities and continuously upskill,” he states.

For business leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs alike, Eizaz Azhar’s journey serves as both inspirations and a strategic blueprint. Proving that resilience, adaptability, and bold decision-making are the cornerstones of impactful leadership.

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