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Meet our judges
Malaysia’s Best Managed Companies applications are reviewed each year by a judging panel comprised of independent members that decides which companies will be awarded the Best Managed designation. Their role is crucial in identifying companies that exemplify exceptional management practices based on the program’s trademark Four Pillar approach, which meticulously evaluates strategic direction, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and governance and financials.
Malaysia’s Best Managed Companies Judging Panel
YAM Tunku Ali Redhauddin ibni Tuanku Muhriz
Chairman, Astro Malaysia Holdings Tailworks Bhd
Yang Amat Mulia Tunku Ali Redhauddin ibni Tuanku Muhriz, Tunku Besar Seri Menanti, is Chairman of Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad and Taliworks Corporation Berhad and a board member of Bangkok Bank Berhad. He also serves as Senior Advisor to TPG Capital, where he sits on the boards of Pathology Asia Holdings and Asia OneHealthcare, and recently became Chairman of Peel Healthcare, Integrated Oncology Centre, and CVS KL. Additionally, he is a Partner at Vynn Capital.
Tunku Ali is Pro-Chancellor of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and chairs Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation, International Medical University, XCL Education Group, and Marlborough College Malaysia. He is also a Trustee of Teach for Malaysia, President of WWF Malaysia, Chairman of Cancer Research Malaysia, and a Brigadier General in the Territorial Army of Malaysia. Tunku Ali holds a Master of Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School and a BA (Hons) from the University of Cambridge and was recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2013.
Datuk Syed Mohamed Syed Ibrahim
President & Chief Executive, Johor Corporation
Datuk Syed Mohamed Syed Ibrahim, a visionary leader with deep roots in Johor, embarked on his career with the Johor State Economic and Development Corporation (JSEDC) between 1989 and 1992. With over 40 years of expertise in banking, real estate, and corporate management, he has demonstrated exceptional competency in building forward-thinking businesses. His leadership is characterised by a keen intuition for navigating challenges and crafting future-ready solutions.
In January 2020, Datuk Syed returned to JCorp as President and CEO, tasked with transforming the organisation to ensure long-term sustainability. Anchoring JCorp’s transformation to its founding mission of "Membina & Membela," he focused on creating value and fostering sustainable communities. Under his guidance, JCorp has grown into a financially robust entity with net assets over RM10.8 billion and a key driver of Johor’s socio-economic development. Datuk Syed has restructured the organisation into four segments—real estate and infrastructure, wellness and healthcare, agribusiness, and food and restaurants—enhancing its efficiency, resilience, and adaptability while instilling a culture of continuous innovation and learning.
Mohd Rashid Mohamad
Group Managing Director & CEO, RHB Banking Group
As Group Managing Director and CEO, Rashid drives business growth and operational excellence in Malaysia and the region, aiming to achieve financial targets and maximise shareholder returns.
Rashid started his career at Bank Negara Malaysia in 1988, spending 14 years in Examination/Supervision and Investment Operations & Financial Markets. With over 20 years in senior leadership roles across Malaysia and Singapore at institutions like ABN Amro NV, The Royal Bank of Scotland, and AmBank Group, he brings a strong commercial and operational track record. Joining RHB as Group Treasurer in March 2014, he became Managing Director of Group Wholesale Banking in July 2021 and was appointed Officer-In-Charge of RHB Banking Group on January 24, 2022. Rashid holds an MBA with Distinction from the University of Wales, Cardiff, and a Bachelor of Accounting (Hons) from UiTM, Shah Alam.
Rohaya Mohammad Yusof
Chief Investment Officer, Employees Provident Fund
Puan Rohaya Mohammad Yusof is the Chief Investment Officer of Employees Provident Fund (EPF), appointed in January 2020. She joined the EPF’s Investment Division as Head of Corporate Finance in 2008 and was appointed as Head of Capital Market Department in 2011, overseeing global and domestic fixed income. In August 2017, she was appointed as Head of Private Markets Department, managing investments in private equity, infrastructure, global and regional real estate.
She started her career with Arthur Andersen & Co as a Senior Financial Consultant in the Audit Division. In 1990, she joined Maybank Investment Bank and was promoted to the position of Executive Vice President, Corporate Investment Banking in 2005. She is currently a board member of Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad and Tenaga Nasional Berhad. Puan Rohaya graduated from the Australian National University, Australia and is an Associate Member of CPA, Australia.
Rashyid Redza Anwarudin
Chief Sustainability Officer, SD Guthrie Berhad
Rashyid became Head of Group Sustainability at SD Guthrie Berhad in 2020, overseeing responsible production and ethical practices throughout the company and its global supply chain. He engages with various stakeholders in the sustainable palm oil sector and was redesignated as Chief Sustainability Officer in April 2022.
With 22 years in sustainability and corporate advisory, Rashyid has extensive experience in sustainability, corporate strategy, and change management across multiple industries. He previously served in PwC Southeast Asia’s Sustainability and Climate Change advisory team, advising clients on sustainable supply chains, corporate strategies, and reporting. Rashyid joined Sime Darby Berhad in 2014 as Vice President of Group Sustainability and Quality Management and moved to SD Guthrie Berhad as Principal Sustainability Officer in 2017 following the de-merger.
