The Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology and Innovation (MRANTI) board of directors (BoD) announced on Sunday the appointment of Datuk Wira Dr Rais Hussin Mohamed Ariff as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of MRANTI. Rais will take over from the current acting CEO and chief commercial officer, Khairil Anuar Sadat, effective today (9 October 2023). Rais brings with him over 28 years of experience and a strong track record of leadership in various sectors.
“We are delighted to welcome Datuk Wira Dr Rais as the CEO. His extensive experience and deep understanding of the value of technology and innovation will be instrumental in steering MRANTI toward continued success,” said MRANTI chairman, Professor Dr Rofina Yasmin Othman.
Rais expressed his enthusiasm about joining MRANTI, stating, “I am honoured and excited to take on the role of CEO at MRANTI. MRANTI is a nucleus agency for R&D and C&I in Malaysia that accelerates ideas to impact. I am committed to contributing significantly to the growth and success of the organisation as a technology and innovation accelerator, and strengthening the innovation ecosystem in Malaysia.”
He added “Being agile, is not about mere proactive or reactive change. It is about the ‘change of change’, it is about the ‘change of change at an accelerated pace’. Nothing is linear anymore.”
In his new role as CEO, Rais will be responsible for driving the strategic vision of MRANTI and overseeing its day-to-day operations. He has extensive experience in the fields of telecommunications, technology and entrepreneurship.
Source: MRANTI
