Judge A: Nelson Samuel (Director – Green Technology Division, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA))

Nelson Samuel is the Director of the Green Technology Division at the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).  He joined MIDA in 1992 with experience from various sectors and has covered Industrial Promotion Division, Foreign Investment Promotion Division – America Desk, was Deputy Director in MIDA Tokyo and in Strategic Planning Division MIDA, appointed Director of MIDA Seoul in Rep. of Korea. After returning back from Rep. of Korea, Nelson was appointed as the Director of the Foreign Investment Promotion Division, MIDA which monitors MIDA overseas centers globally in attracting FDI to Malaysia.  Nelson Samuel was also previously the Investment Consul in MIDA New York.

Judge B: Supun Nigamuni (Managing Director, Control Union Malaysia)

Supun is an accomplished forestry and environmental specialist with experience in compliance auditing, training, certification, program management, and environmental assessments.  He serves as the Managing Director for Control Union Malaysia and is responsible for managing certifications for Control Union Malaysia. In addition to the local responsibilities Supun also chairs the global expert team overseeing certification activities related to Forestry, Palm, Sugar, Soy, Rubber, and Tourism.

Judge A: Annapooranee Suppiah (Head of Work – Life Sustainability, TalentCorp)

In her current role, Annapooranee Suppiah supports TalentCorp in expanding its industry network and establishing partnerships to better address the talent needs of Malaysia’s economic transformation. She strategizes plans and brings them to action to ensure a sustainable talent pipeline, diversity, and mobility for Malaysia to be a preferred talent hub.  Annapooranee has over 15 years of experience in sales and marketing strategies from previous roles in Honda Malaysia and prior to that, she was a Relationship Officer at Maybank Berhad.  She holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Anglia Ruskin University.

Judge B: Malar Selvaraju (Head of Quality & Sustainability, Basis Bay)

Selvamalar Selvaraju is the Quality and Sustainability for Basis Bay.  She is very passionate, impact – driven leader, social entrepreneur, and educator who has championed the development and empowerment of underprivileged women, children, and minorities in Malaysia.  With almost 15 years of work experience in multiple sectors, she is a certified trainer and acclaimed communicator, known for her engaging style of presentation and facilitation. She holds a Masters Degree in Human Resource Development, a First Class Hons LLB Degree from the UK, and has completed Harvard Summer School courses. Malar is focused on strengthening women’s economic empowerment and community – based entrepreneurship to tackle urban poverty and manage post – COVID effects.

Judge A: Karamjit Singh (Founder / Chief Executive Officer, Digital News Asia)

Karamjit founded Digital News Asia with a vision that media should play its role as the Fourth Estate and on the belief that timely, insightful and analytical coverage can help the tech ecosystem in South – East Asia, especially Malaysia, grow and develop.  Karamjit was with The Edge for 14 years and is the technology editor with The Edge, specifically of [email protected].  This section covered the business impact of technology, technopreneurship, and policy.  In 2001, he won the Malaysian Press Institute Award for Best Telecommunications Journalist.

Judge B: Paul Turner (Managing Director, ALD MHD Mobility Services Malaysia (To be rebranded as Ayvens)

Paul Turner is the Managing Director at ALD MHC Mobility Services Malaysia.  With over 25 years of experience in the fleet management & finance industry, he was previously Commercial Director at LeasePlan International and has held multiple roles within the LeasePlan Group in various countries.  Originally from Canada, Paul most recently lived in Amsterdam for the last 12 years before moving to Kuala Lumpur.  Ayvens is the merger of ALD Automotive from France and LeasePlan from the Netherlands and is part of the Societé Generale Group. With 3,5 million vehicles under management across 44 countries, it is the leading global player in providing fleet management solutions & operational lease services to both local & multinational customers of all sizes. On the Malaysian market Ayvens has a joint venture with MHC Capital.

Judge C: Norazlin Hassan (Head of Corporate Communications, MDEC)

Norazlin Hassan is a dynamic professional with expertise in marketing, corporate communications, and data – driven strategy development.  Her experience encompasses strategic branding, public relations, digital transformation, and stakeholder engagement.  She has successfully implemented impactful communication initiatives across industries, aligning organizational goals with innovative approaches to reach diverse audiences effectively.  Norazlin’s passion lies in creating meaningful connections through effective communication strategies that bring value to organizations and their stakeholders. She is committed to fostering innovation and excellence in her professional endeavors.