KUALA LUMPUR, August 10, 2017: Malaysian Bioeconomy Development Corporation (Bioeconomy Corporation), the economic development agency dedicated to driving the growth of the bio-based industry in Malaysia announced the appointment of Dr. Mohd Shuhaizam Mohd Zain as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 August 2017.

Dr. Shuhaizam’s vast experience and knowledge in Government’s policies and directions, as well as his in-depth know-how in engineering, system integration and biomedical, have led him to succeed in designing viability studies and business concepts, on top of managing and commercializing lab-based knowledge.

Dr. Shuhaizam, comes from a diversified background and possesses experience in multiple industries to manage and steer businesses to the next level, especially in the fast-changing economic environment.

Since 2005, he has built 10 companies in an array of industries that include agriculture, healthcare, green technology, biomass, bioenergy, clean technology, ICT and Training. Dr. Mohd Shuhaizam Mohd Zain holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin.