HWUM hosts MBA CEO Faculty Lecture featuring Dato’ Ir. Ts. Izwan Hasli
On Saturday, 27 September 2025, the Edinburgh Business School (EBS) at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM) welcomed Dato’ Ir. Ts. Izwan Hasli Mohd Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Putrajaya Holdings Sdn. Bhd., for its latest instalment of the MBA CEO Faculty Lecture Series.
The session offered students a valuable opportunity to engage directly with one of Malaysia’s prominent corporate leaders whose career has spanned multiple high-impact sectors, from steering upstream strategic initiatives at PETRONAS to driving digital transformation at PETRONAS Digital, overseeing landmark developments with KLCC, and now leading urban innovation and development at Putrajaya Holdings.
During the lecture, Dato’ Izwan shared ten personal leadership stories that charted his professional journey, each highlighting pivotal moments that demanded resilience, innovation, and human-centric decision-making. In his opening remarks, HWUM Provost and CEO, Professor Mushtak Al-Atabi, noted that while many professionals are often defined by their positions or qualifications, Dato’ Izwan stands out for his ability to redefine the roles he undertakes.
Dato’ Izwan’s leadership philosophy focuses on adaptability and empathy, core traits he considers non-negotiable in today’s ever-evolving business landscape. His stories spanned from navigating critical corporate challenges to making data-driven decisions that prioritised long-term growth over short-term gains.
The MBA CEO Faculty Lecture Series continues to serve as a vital platform for bridging industry experience with academic learning. By bringing seasoned executives into the classroom, EBS ensures its students are equipped with practical perspectives and leadership mindsets essential for thriving in the global business environment.
The session concluded with an interactive Q&A, where the audience engaged Dato’ Izwan on topics ranging from stakeholder management to leadership in the age of digital transformation, followed by a group photo to commemorate a memorable and enriching event.