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Change In Boardroom - Encik Syed Naqiz Shahabuddin Bin Syed Abdul Jabbar

BackJan 20, 2021
Date of change 20 Jan 2021
Name ENCIK SYED NAQIZ SHAHABUDDIN BIN SYED ABDUL JABBAR
Age 48
Gender Male
Nationality Malaysia
Designation Chairman
Directorate Independent and Non Executive
Type of change Appointment

Qualifications

No
Qualifications
Major/Field of Study
Institute/University
Additional Information
1
Diploma

Diploma in Legal Practice

Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
2
Degree

L.L.B

Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
3
Others

Law

High Court of Australia

Admitted as Solicitor
4
Others

Law

Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory

Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor
5
Others

Law

High Court of Malaya

Admitted as Advocate and Solicitor

 

Working experience and occupation

Having practised law for more than 22 years, Syed Naqiz Shahabuddin Bin Syed Abdul Jabbar ("Encik Naqiz") has acquired in-depth knowledge not only on legal intricacies but has also gained a solid knowledge-base on various industries ranging from finance, capital markets, power, property, construction, automotive, defence, IT, telecommunications, hospitality, retail, manufacturing, fast-moving consumer good and logistics. He has represented and acted against some of the largest multinational companies, public listed companies, governmental and regulatory bodies as well as government linked companies.

Encik Naqiz also sits on several boards of companies which are involved in various industries where he plays an important role on legal and governance issues. His broad experience in various industries also enables him to add value during discussions surrounding risk and strategy, sustainability and trends.

Below shows the past and current working experience of Encik Naqiz:

1. Skrine (1997 to 2003) Intellectual Property and Technology Practice Group, focusing on litigation and enforcement, licensing and consultancy on industry practices.

2.Wong & Partners (member firm of Baker & McKenzie International) (2003 to 2004) Corporate and Commercial Practice Group, focusing on corporate and commercial, mergers & acquisitions, information technology, telecommunications, e-commerce, intellectual property and media.

3.Naqiz & Partners (Senior Partner) (2005 to present) Corporate and Commercial, Projects & Infrastructure, Technology Media & Telecommunications, Intellectual Property
Directorships in public companies and listed issuers (if any)

1. MMC Corporation Berhad
2. UOB Asset Management (Malaysia) Berhad
3. Yayasan DRB-HICOM
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuer

Nil
Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuer

Nil
Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiaries

Nil



Announcement Info

Company Name AWANBIRU TECHNOLOGY BERHAD
Stock Name AWANTEC
Date Announced 20 Jan 2021
Category Change in Boardroom
Reference Number C03-19012021-00003