Megat Iskandar At-Terawis

Bio Profile

Megat Iskandar At-Terawis applies 20 years of C-Suite leadership and governance to drive collaborations which create financial and brand value.

About Me

Megat is a senior executive with over two decades of leadership across banking, media, and technology. He is a CHRP-qualified professional known for aligning people, policy, and narrative to deliver institutional stability and long-term credibility.

Strategic Leadership & Impact

  • C-Suite Leadership: Served as Founder and Group CEO of Putrajaya Media Group, leading group-wide strategy, governance, and P&L.
  • National Initiatives: Provided executive leadership for PMO’s Lensa Madani and advised on national TVET reform agendas.
  • Governance Transformation: Proven track record in professionalizing human capital and governance structures for rapid-growth technology groups.
  • Institutional Representation: Serves as the elected President of Persatuan Genealogi Malaysia, representing the institution at policy levels.

Core Expertise

  • Human Capital: Specialized in HR governance, talent strategy, and executive advisory.
  • Corporate Affairs: Expert in corporate positioning, government relations, and strategic messaging.
  • Risk Management: Deep experience in board engagement and reputation management.

Digital Industry & IT

  • Digital Media: Led the digital transformation of integrated media platforms, focusing on sustainable operating structures.
  • Rapid Scaling: Integrated HR and finance functions during rapid organizational scaling for ICT firms like IX Telecom.
  • Financial Tech: Managed high-value corporate banking and cash management portfolios with complex regulatory requirements.

Intellectual Capital

  • Education: Ph.D. in History (Candidate, University of Malaya); Master of Arts (History); BA in Computing and Accounting & Finance (University of Kent, UK).
  • Honours: Awarded the Pingat Pekerti Terpilih (PPT) by HRH The Sultan of Perak.
  • Credentials: Certified HR Practitioner (CHRP).