Board of Directors

Dr Saat Shukri Embong obtained his first degree in Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Hartford, Hartford, CT, USA, in 1994 and he was awarded a Master of Engineering in Mechatronics in 1995. He obtained his PhD in Electrical Engineering from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in 2015.

Dr Saat Shukri spearheaded his career when he joined Motorola Inc in 1995 and moved on to ON Semiconductor Inc in 1998 as the New Product Introduction Program Manager. His vast working experience included his career journey with STATSChipPAC Inc, Infineon Technologies AG, Texas Instrument Inc, and Freescale Semiconductor Inc from 2002 until 2008. In 2009, he joined the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) as Head of Technology for Technology Evaluation and Transfer activities under the Technology Nurturing division. A year later in 2010, he was seconded to the Prime Minister’s Office as the Operation Director, Office of Science Advisor to the Malaysia Prime Minister.

He later joined MIMOS Berhad in 2010 as the Director of Research and led various collaboration programmes with local and international industries, universities and research institutions. In 2013, he led the Technology and Product Portfolio Development and Management Group where he supervised various aspects of strategic activities such as providing market intelligence, identifying technologies and products to be developed by the R&D Group as well as bringing those outputs to market. In 2016, he was tasked to lead MIMOS Strategy Office, providing the overall strategies for the company’s way forward related to Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in line with the national strategy to position Malaysia in the top 20 countries by 2050.

In 2023, Dr Saat Shukri was appointed as Head of the Technology Venture Sector and responsible for collaboration and partnership, commercialisation and talent development efforts and initiatives. Throughout his tremendous career, he has successfully developed various new technologies, products and solutions as well as secured various intellectual properties in the field which qualified him to be included in the 16th Edition MARQUIS’ Who’s Who In The World.

Abdul Rashdee Abdul Kadir is a seasoned accounting professional with a strong background in corporate management. His journey in the financial sector began in 1991 with a Diploma in Accountancy from MARA Institute of Technology, followed by a Degree in Accountancy from De Montfort University, UK, and an ACCA qualification from Emile Woolf College, UK. Starting at a Big 5 audit firm, he gained solid audit, tax, and corporate recovery expertise.

In 1999, Abdul Rashdee joined MIMOS, a leading applied research and development institution in Malaysia. He has made substantial contributions to the organisation, steadily progressing through different roles. Throughout his tenure, Abdul Rashdee has excelled in finance, strategic management, and corporate services.

Abdul Rashdee currently serves as the Head of the Governance Sector, where he supervises essential functions including Finance, Shared Services, Procurement, Human Capital, Corporate Communications, Facilities, IT Operations, Project Management Office, Operations and Method, and Business Continuity Management.

In addition to his role as sector head, Abdul Rashdee also holds the crucial role of Chief Risk Officer. He serves as the Chairman of the MIMOS Procurement Planning Committee, playing a vital part in steering strategic decisions and enhancing procurement excellence within the organisation.

Abdul Rashdee Abdul Kadir's professional journey exemplifies a commitment to continuous learning, strategic leadership, and a holistic approach to corporate governance. His expertise and leadership have been instrumental in shaping MIMOS into a dynamic and forward-thinking institution in the field of research and development.

Ramesh Kumar Nadarajah is an accomplished professional with over two decades of experience in the legal and technology sectors. He holds an LL. B from the prestigious University of London and a Masters in Technology Innovation Management from the University of Sussex. Ramesh has demonstrated significant expertise in intellectual property and technology management roles.

Current Role and Responsibilities

As the Acting Head of the Techno Venture Sector, Ramesh Kumar Nadarajah is pivotal in driving growth and innovation. His key responsibilities include:

• Strategic Leadership: Guiding the sector's overall strategic direction to ensure alignment with MIMOS Strategic Transformation Plan 2023-2030;

• Growth and Development: Leveraging existing momentum to expand the sector's reach and impact, focusing on viable commercial activities and sustainable technopreneurship;

• Innovation Management: Overseeing the development and implementation of innovative technologies and solutions that meet current market demands and anticipate future trends;

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborating with key stakeholders, including industry partners, government agencies, and research institutions, to foster an environment of innovation and growth; and

• Operational Excellence: Ensuring that all operations within the sector are conducted efficiently and effectively, maintaining high quality and compliance standards.

Ramesh's leadership is characterized by a strong commitment to sustainable technopreneurship and a strategic approach to commercial viability. His efforts are crucial in positioning the Techno Venture Sector as a leader in supporting industry growth

Dr Pannirselvam Kanagaratnam is a distinguished engineer and scientist with a prolific career in the development of cutting-edge radar systems and wireless communication technologies. As a NASA Fellow, his research has accumulated over 3,000 citations, demonstrating a significant impact on the field of radar systems and climate science.

Dr Pannirselvam returned to Malaysia from the USA under the Brain Gain programme and joined MIMOS Berhad in 2008. His most recent position was as the Division Head for Advanced Electronics & Embedded Systems. Prior to that, he was the Department Head for Wireless Communication & Sensor Technology, where he led the development of cutting-edge IoT, embedded AI, and sensor technologies to support local industries and government initiatives. He secured over RM 60 million in funding for various projects under the RMK-11 and RMK-12 programmes. Under his leadership, his team's contributions include the development of a Gigabit Wireless Mesh Device, a VHF Long Range Communication Device, an Off-Grid Communication Device, and several IoT systems for smart buildings and manufacturing.

Dr. Pannirselvam received his B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Kansas in 1993, followed by an M.Sc. in 1995, and a Ph.D. with honors in 2002 from the same institution. His academic excellence was recognised with a competitive NASA Fellowship in 1998 and the University of Kansas Graduate School’s Haglund Prize for outstanding dissertation in 2003. He also held positions as a Research Professor at the University of Kansas, contributing significantly to NASA and NSF's Cryospheric Science programmes by designing airborne radar systems for measuring glacial ice thickness and observing internal ice structures.

Dr. Pannirselvam's patents include innovations in radar systems and antenna technology. His scholarly work is published in prestigious journals like Science and IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing. His collaborations span globally recognised institutions, including NASA, India Institute of Technology Madras, the Niels Bohr Institute, Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems CRC, Australia and the Centro de Estudios Cientificos, Chile. His work continues to advance the understanding of climate change and the development of smart, sustainable technologies

Faisal Ahmad obtained his Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree in Electrical Engineering from State University of New York, Buffalo in 1994. In November 2006, he joined MIMOS BERHAD and quickly rose through the rank to his current role as Chief Executive Officer of MIMOS Technology Solutions Sdn. Bhd. (formerly known as Frontier Novatur Sdn. Bhd.), a wholly-owned subsidiary and commercial arm of MIMOS.

He led the commercialization team, which comprised personnel in various disciplines, since its establishment, before assuming the CEO position in February 2016.
Prior to MIMOS BERHAD, he spent more than 13 years in the telecommunication industry, working in various capacities at Motorola, Ericsson, Siemens and local Companies. He served several roles in engineering as well as commercial discipline, ranging from Product Management, Technical Consultant, Solution Consultant and Product Marketing.
Leading the commercialization activities of MIMOS’ subsidiary, Faisal has secured more than 100 ICT Solutions and High Impact Projects at National level valued around RM430 million, with mixtures of more than 100 different types of MIMOS technology platforms and IPs.

Fauzi Yahaya joined MIMOS in 2007 as a Director with responsibilities to set up capabilities for Product Development. He graduated from George Washington University, Washington D.C. with a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering in 1989. He has vast experience in technical and management roles encompassing R&D, Product Development, E&E Solution Integration, and Manufacturing. His leadership roles have marked significant accomplishments to MIMOS such as spearheading the development of the REEV motorcycle, Netbook 1Malaysia programme and Wireless Sensor Network for Precision Agriculture. He has led the Design team towards recognition as the 3rd World Most Innovative Design Studio by Red Dot Germany in 2014.

Since taking the helm of CEO of MSSB, he has focused the transformation plan toward profitability and self-sustenance through the commercialisation of MIMOS products and technologies, services and future-proof activities and solutions in decarbonisation, energy efficiency and Managed Services.

Encik Mohd Mirza Mohd Noor was appointed as Chief Executive Officer, My Digital ID Sdn Bhd, the special purpose vehicle company for MIMOS Berhad in 2023, spearheading the effort in propelling MyDigital ID - a national identity management and transaction signing platform.

He began his career in MIMOS Berhad in July 2012 where he was responsible for providing insight into MIMOS-IET strategic direction from Research and Development and overseeing various aspects of strategic activities to identify technologies and viable products to be developed by MIMOS’ design group.

Mirza graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor.

After graduating, he started his corporate journey at Motorola Solutions from 1995 to 2000 where he was also the recipient of the Motorola Penang High Achiever Award in 1998. Throughout his career, Mirza also served in Ericsson before returning to Motorola Solutions in February 2002