Browse Green Packet’s esteemed Board Members.
DATUK SERI DR. YUSOF BIN ISMAIL
Independent Non-Executive Director / Chairman
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Independent Non-Executive Director / Chairman
Date of Appointment: 7 July 2023
Board Committee Membership(s): Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee and Risk Committee
Qualification
Datuk Seri Dr. Yusof bin Ismail graduated with a Bachelor of Economics (Hons.) from Universiti Malaya and a Diploma in Public Administration from the Institut Tadbiran Awam Negara (INTAN). He holds a Master’s in Economic Development from Williams College, Massachusetts, USA and a PH.D. in community development from the Universiti Putra Malaysia.
Working Experience
Datuk Seri Dr. Yusof bin Ismail, a Former Director General of MAMPU since 2020 until 2023. An Administrative and Diplomatic Officer (PTD) with more than 35 years of experience majoring in Economics & Finance, Public Sector Strategic Management and Digital Government.
Previously Datuk Seri Dr. Yusof served on the board of various Government companies and statutory bodies.
DATUK WIRA SHAHUL DAWOOD
Managing Director and Group CEO
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Managing Director and Group CEO
Date of Appointment: 21 July 2025
Board Committee Membership(s): None
Qualification
Datuk Wira Shahul Dawood holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) from Warsaw Management University, Poland, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Gloucestershire, United Kingdom.
He is also an Adjunct Professor at Universiti Malaya (UM) and Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), where he shares practical insights drawn from more than three decades of leadership experience across the public and private sectors.
Working Experience
Datuk Wira Shahul Dawood is an accomplished corporate leader with over 30 years of experience spanning the entrepreneurial, public, and corporate sectors, with core expertise in business transformation, digitalisation, human capital development, and strategic partnerships.
He currently serves as the Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of Green Packet Berhad, where he is leading the organisation into its next phase of transformation, with a focus on innovation, inclusion, sustainable growth, and meaningful impact.
He previously served as the Chief Executive of the Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) under the Ministry of Human Resources from 2020 to 2025, where he was instrumental in driving one of the country’s most impactful talent development agendas — reaching millions of Malaysians and forging partnerships across industry, academia, government, and international organisations.
During his tenure, he led HRD Corp through the COVID-19 pandemic and spearheaded a major organisational transformation that included the rebranding of HRDF to HRD Corp and the expansion of the PSMB Act 2001. Under his leadership, HRD Corp’s assets under management increased from RM2.01 billion to RM4.1 billion, alongside significant digital transformation, governance enhancements, and operational reforms.
In 2025, Datuk Wira Shahul was instrumental in conceptualising and driving the ASEAN Year of Skills (AYOS) 2025, a flagship initiative under Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship focused on advancing regional human capital development, future-ready skills, and cross-border collaboration. As Advisor to AYOS 2025, he helped bring together governments, industry leaders, academia, and regional and development partners to strengthen workforce capabilities, promote lifelong learning, and support the development of a more competitive and resilient ASEAN workforce.
His earlier roles include:
Datuk Wira Shahul currently holds the following positions:
His leadership continues to be guided by a commitment to economic empowerment, regional collaboration, lifelong learning, and the development of a future-ready workforce, while building high-trust partnerships across government, industry, academia, and international organisations.
KUNAL TAYAL
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
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Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
Date of Appointment: 20 June 2023
Board Committees Membership(s): Remuneration Committee (Chariman) and Nomination Committee
Qualification
Mr. Kunal Tayal received his Bachelor of Commerce from Delhi University, India, in 2009 and his MBA in Finance from Mahatma Gandhi University in 2011. He is a Chartered Accountant and has been a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India since 2012. He is also a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants.
Working Experience
Mr. Kunal Tayal is a highly accomplished professional with over 16 years of experience as a Chartered Accountant, specializing in finance and accounting operations. He has demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, audit and taxation, financial due diligence, and regulatory compliance. With exceptional leadership qualities, he is known for being self-driven and creative in his approach to work.
Throughout his career, Mr. Tayal has achieved several notable accomplishments such as engaging with the Inland Revenue Board, presenting accurate financial information that resulted in a significant reduction in tax liabilities.
As the Group Chief Financial Officer of Bestinet Sdn Bhd, Mr. Tayal has been responsible for overseeing full spectrum financial operations, including accounting, tax, legal, and human resources for all entities within the Group. He has developed global financial and tax strategies, formulated standard operating procedures (SOPs), and implemented control processes. Additionally, he has led due diligence activities for acquisitions, managed risk, and generated management reports to support key business decisions.
Mr. Tayal's leadership extends beyond his role at Bestinet. He currently serves as a Director and holds various committee memberships in G3 Global Bhd. As Chairman of the Risk Committee, he ensures effective oversight of risk management processes. Additionally, as a member of the Nomination Committee, Audit Committee, and Remuneration Committee, he contributes to reviewing board composition, financial controls, and remuneration strategies.
In his previous roles at SR Batliboi & Co LLP (Ernst & Young) and Luthra & Luthra Chartered Accountants, Mr. Tayal gained extensive experience in external and internal audits, financial statement analysis, tax consultancy, and compliance. He has also demonstrated his commitment to professional development by completing an MBA and obtaining additional certifications.
Mr. Kunal Tayal possesses strong leadership skills, a strategic mindset, and a track record of driving financial excellence and regulatory compliance. His ability to formulate effective financial strategies, implement SOPs, and mentor his team sets him apart as a highly capable director and leader in the field of finance and accounting.
He is a member of MIA (Malaysian Institute of Accounts) and also one of the founders and committee member of the Malaysian Chapter of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (MICAI).
NOR FAIZAH BINTI OTHMAN
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
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Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
Date of Appointment: 1 January 2024
Board Committee Membership(s): None
Qualification
Nor Faizah holds BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance (Second Class Upper) from University of Lancaster, United Kingdom and is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountant (MICPA).
Working Experience
Puan Nor Faizah stepped down as an Executive Director cum Chief Financial Officer of the Company on 25 January 2025, the positions that she first held since 1 January 2024. She is redesignated to Non-Independent Non-Executive Director on 25 January 2025.
She started as a Management Trainee with Boustead Holdings Berhad in 1993 and was the first trainee offered to undertake articleship with the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA). As part of the articleship programme, she was assigned to various subsidiaries within the Boustead Group, with her last position being Accountant.
Puan Nor Faizah joined Medas Corporation Berhad as Assistant Manager, Corporate Finance from October 1997 to October 1999, where she was responsible for the evaluation, monitoring and review of investments and projects undertaken by the Medas Group, as well as the preparation of financial budgets and forecasts. She also served as the liaison officer with regulatory bodies such as the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLSE), Securities Commission and Registrar of Companies. In addition, she was responsible for tax computation and planning, treasury management and the consolidation of the Medas Group’s accounts.
From November 1999 to January 2021, Puan Nor Faizah served with Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation Sdn Bhd (MDEC) as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President, Corporate Services Division. She was primarily responsible for overseeing the Finance, Legal, Regulatory & Compliance, Project Monitoring Office, Employment Visa, Procurement and Data Analytics.
LIONEL VERNON YONG NGUON KEE
Independent Non-Executive Director
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Independent Non-Executive Director
Date of Appointment: 27 July 2022
Board Committees Membership(s): Audit Committee (Chairman), Risk Committee (Chairman) and Nomination Committee
Qualification
Mr Lionel Yong is a Chartered Accountant (Malaysia) and a Certified Internal Auditor (USA). He is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants and a Fellow Member of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants (UK).
Working Experience
Mr Lionel Yong is a qualified accountant with more than 20 years’ experience in accounting, finance, and internal audit. He is presently the Chief Financial Officer of Nova Wellness Group Berhad and has previously worked as an internal auditor with specialties including the provision of independent and objective assessments of systems of internal control as implemented by the Management to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance.
His broad range of experience and knowledge of accounting, finance, and internal controls was obtained from his time working, both locally in Malaysia and overseas, in the following industries: banking & finance, trading, printing and packaging, plantations, real estate, construction, engineering and various manufacturing operations.
He has carried out risk assessment exercises for numerous companies, has been involved in the system development life cycle process in the implementation of several IT applications during his career, and has led investigations into several corporate fraud activities.
Green Packet is an internationally recognized telecommunications, media and technology Company. Founded in the heart of California’s Silicon Valley in 2000 and subsequently listed on the Malaysian Stock Exchange in 2005, Green Packet designs and produces wireless devices, user-centered applications and services that enable the delivery of valuable digital experiences.
