Ridzwan is an experienced international consultant who has served clients across the Middle East, Africa, the Caribbean, and Asia Pacific. He has extensive experience in the development and implementation of national-level strategies, corporate strategies, and the design and establishment of delivery units. To date, Ridzwan has facilitated various international labs under PEMANDU’s Big Fast Results (BFR) 8-Step Methodology, from tackling social issues to accelerating economic diversification.

While working under Malaysia’s National Transformation Programme (NTP), his portfolio included the implementation of initiatives under the Communications, Content, Infrastructure and Agriculture National Key Economic Areas (NKEAs). He worked closely with senior public stakeholders across government ministries and agencies in ensuring the timely delivery of national targets.

Similar to his national transformation work in Malaysia, Ridzwan was also involved in the implementation of Tanzania’s Big Results Now! (BRN) Programme under the President’s Delivery Bureau (PDB), where he oversaw the implementation of initiatives in the Transport and Agriculture sectors. His other public sector engagements include conducting economic labs for the governments of Nigeria, Lesotho, and Saint Lucia; leading the strategy development of Malaysia’s nationwide 4G and satellite internet coverage – JENDELA; as well as overseeing the operationalization of an investment services centre in Oman.

Ridzwan currently oversees public sector engagements in Malaysia and the Middle East, with a focus on supporting NEOM in delivering its long-term strategies.