Speaker profile:

Izzad Shamsudin is a seasoned finance leader with a proven track record of driving strategic and operational excellence across internationally renowned organizations in various industries. With over 19 years of experience, he has earned a reputation as a transformative leader, skilled at challenging the status quo and steering impactful financial strategies.

He began his career in audit, advisory, and consulting with leading professional services firms, steadily rising through the ranks. He served as a partner at Deloitte Southeast Asia and was a member of the Deloitte Malaysia Senior Leadership Team. Additionally, he spearheaded the Government & Public Services and Telecommunications & Multimedia practices at Deloitte in Malaysia.

Prior to joining KPJ, he held multiple senior leadership positions in multinational corporations. As the Group Chief Financial Officer at QSR Brands (M) Holdings Berhad, he spearheaded financial operations, strategic initiatives, reporting, and corporate finance.

He is an engaging mentor and advocate for people, actively contributing to the fields of finance and leadership. He is a member of industry advisory panel, School of Diploma and Professional Studies, Taylor’s College.

Academic/Professional Qualification/Membership(s) :

• Fellow Chartered Accountant (“FCA”) and Business & Finance Professional (“BFP”) with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (“ICAEW”)
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting (Hons.) from Cardiff University, United Kingdom
• Member of Certified Public Accountant, Australia (“CPA Australia”)