Management Team

SERI IDAWATY MAT ZAIN

HEAD, MARKET DEVELOPMENT

NOOR ZARINA MOHAMMAD NOOR

HEAD, SCHOLAR MANAGEMENT

DATUK ZAITON MOHD. HASSAN
FCCA, C.A.(M)

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Member, ACCA Global Council

SERI IDAWATY MAT ZAIN

HEAD, MARKET DEVELOPMENT

NOOR ZARINA MOHAMMAD NOOR

HEAD, SCHOLAR MANAGEMENT

DATUK ZAITON MOHD. HASSAN
FCCA, C.A.(M)
Chief Executive Officer
Member, ACCA Global Council

Coming from a humble background, Datuk Zaiton has made it her mission to provide an equal opportunity enabling young deserving individuals to have a bright future. Her passion for this cause has led to the inception of MyPAC back in 2014 when the idea was proposed to the Bumiputera Economic Council. Datuk Zaiton has then led a team that shares the same passion as her’s.

Datuk Zaiton was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Malaysia Professional Accountancy Centre (MyPAC) on 16 April 2016.

Datuk Zaiton is a Fellow and Council Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), United Kingdom, member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), Professional Accountants in Business (PAIB) Committee, a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) and the Malaysia Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA).

She started her career in PricewaterhouseCoopers after which she joined Bank Pembangunan as a Project Officer. She then joined Maybank where she spent 12 years in various senior positions including heading Treasury, International Operation, Branch Operations and Group Strategic Planning. She left Maybank to set up Malaysian Rating Corporation Berhad (MARC) in 1996 and was its President / Executive Director until 2004. She then set up her own financial advisory firm, Capital Intelligence Advisors Sdn. Bhd.

Datuk Zaiton has extensive experience as an independent director. She was the Chairman of the Group Governance & Audit Committee of Sime Darby Berhad (before the pure play corporate restructuring), she is now the Governance & Audit Committee Chairman of Sime Darby Plantation Berhad. She has been on the board of Bank Islam (M) Berhad since the year 2006 and had been chairing both the Audit & Examination Committee. After 12 years, she has now been re-designated as a non-independent director of the Bank in February 2018.

Datuk Zaiton was appointed the chairman of the Private Pension Administrator of Securities Commission in 2012 to develop the Private Retirement Scheme for the country. She is also a Board Member of the Malaysian Institute of Corporate Governance and Vice Chairman of FIDE Forum; whose objective is to enhance and promote high governance standards among directors of financial institutions in Malaysia. On the 10th August 2018, Datuk Zaiton was appointed as the Board Member of Lembaga Tabung Haji.

DATUK ZAITON MOHD. HASSAN
FCCA, C.A.(M)
Chief Executive Officer
Member, ACCA Global Council

Coming from a humble background, Datuk Zaiton has made it her mission to provide an equal opportunity enabling young deserving individuals to have a bright future. Her passion for this cause has led to the inception of MyPAC back in 2014 when the idea was proposed to the Bumiputera Economic Council. Datuk Zaiton has then led a team that shares the same passion as her’s.

Datuk Zaiton was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Malaysia Professional Accountancy Centre (MyPAC) on 16 April 2016.

Datuk Zaiton is a Fellow and Council Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), United Kingdom, member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), Professional Accountants in Business (PAIB) Committee, a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) and the Malaysia Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA).

She started her career in PricewaterhouseCoopers after which she joined Bank Pembangunan as a Project Officer. She then joined Maybank where she spent 12 years in various senior positions including heading Treasury, International Operation, Branch Operations and Group Strategic Planning. She left Maybank to set up Malaysian Rating Corporation Berhad (MARC) in 1996 and was its President / Executive Director until 2004. She then set up her own financial advisory firm, Capital Intelligence Advisors Sdn. Bhd.

Datuk Zaiton has extensive experience as an independent director. She was the Chairman of the Group Governance & Audit Committee of Sime Darby Berhad (before the pure play corporate restructuring), she is now the Governance & Audit Committee Chairman of Sime Darby Plantation Berhad. She has been on the board of Bank Islam (M) Berhad since the year 2006 and had been chairing both the Audit & Examination Committee. After 12 years, she has now been re-designated as a non-independent director of the Bank in February 2018.

Datuk Zaiton was appointed the chairman of the Private Pension Administrator of Securities Commission in 2012 to develop the Private Retirement Scheme for the country. She is also a Board Member of the Malaysian Institute of Corporate Governance and Vice Chairman of FIDE Forum; whose objective is to enhance and promote high governance standards among directors of financial institutions in Malaysia. On the 10th August 2018, Datuk Zaiton was appointed as the Board Member of Lembaga Tabung Haji.

SERI IDAWATY DATO’ HJ MAT ZAIN
Head, Market Development

Seri Idawaty is the head of market development for MyPAC (Malaysia Professional Accountancy Centre). She is responsible to oversee the growth of sustainable pipeline of students completing professional accounting qualifications through strategic engagement with employers, higher learning institutions and professional bodies. In addition to that, Seri is responsible to develop programmes that meet sponsoring partners’ requirements. She is also overseeing the overall branding and marketing functions for MyPAC.

She has more than 14 years’ experience at ACCA, where she started her career as Student Counsellor and was the Head of Learning when she left the organization in May 2015. She completed her Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons) from Universiti Teknologi MARA, and passionate about human capital development through life-long learning.

SERI IDAWATY DATO’ HJ MAT ZAIN
Head, Market Development

Seri Idawaty is the head of market development for MyPAC (Malaysia Professional Accountancy Centre). She is responsible to oversee the growth of sustainable pipeline of students completing professional accounting qualifications through strategic engagement with employers, higher learning institutions and professional bodies. In addition to that, Seri is responsible to develop programmes that meet sponsoring partners’ requirements. She is also overseeing the overall branding and marketing functions for MyPAC.

She has more than 14 years’ experience at ACCA, where she started her career as Student Counsellor and was the Head of Learning when she left the organization in May 2015. She completed her Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons) from Universiti Teknologi MARA, and passionate about human capital development through life-long learning.

NOOR ZARINA MOHAMMAD NOOR
Head, Scholar Management

Zarina joined MyPAC in 2015 as the head of Corporate & Support Services. She was later on designated to be the Head of Scholar Management. She is responsible to oversee the development & well-being of scholars at MyPAC. Prior to joining MyPAC, Zarina was the Head of Learning & Support Services as well Executive Assistant to the CEO / Executive Director at the Malaysian Directors Academy (MINDA). As one of the 2 pioneers with MINDA, she was entrusted with the responsibilities to set up the new office and ensuring the effective and efficient management of MINDA programmes, knowledge management infrastructures as well as provision of support services for MINDA.

Zarina graduated with Bachelor in Business Administration (Hons) majoring in Marketing from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). She started her career in the Automotive industry right after graduation and the exposure she gained from the industry has enable her to hold the Human Resource Manager position for 3 groups of companies; Competitive Supreme Sdn. Bhd (Ssangyong), Brooklands Motors Sdn. Bhd (Citroen) and Total Titanium Sdn. Bhd (Aprilia), all at the same time. She was responsible for setting up the Human Resource Department for the group and dedicated her services to the companies for 5 ½ years. Her previous experience also included a stint at SCOMI Engineering Berhad subsidiary of SCOMI Group Berhad, she was tasked to nurture and develop Talent for the group under the Corporate Services Division.

NOOR ZARINA MOHAMMAD NOOR
Head, Scholar Management

Zarina joined MyPAC in 2015 as the head of Corporate & Support Services. She was later on designated to be the Head of Scholar Management. She is responsible to oversee the development & well-being of scholars at MyPAC. Prior to joining MyPAC, Zarina was the Head of Learning & Support Services as well Executive Assistant to the CEO / Executive Director at the Malaysian Directors Academy (MINDA). As one of the 2 pioneers with MINDA, she was entrusted with the responsibilities to set up the new office and ensuring the effective and efficient management of MINDA programmes, knowledge management infrastructures as well as provision of support services for MINDA.

Zarina graduated with Bachelor in Business Administration (Hons) majoring in Marketing from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). She started her career in the Automotive industry right after graduation and the exposure she gained from the industry has enable her to hold the Human Resource Manager position for 3 groups of companies; Competitive Supreme Sdn. Bhd (Ssangyong), Brooklands Motors Sdn. Bhd (Citroen) and Total Titanium Sdn. Bhd (Aprilia), all at the same time. She was responsible for setting up the Human Resource Department for the group and dedicated her services to the companies for 5 ½ years. Her previous experience also included a stint at SCOMI Engineering Berhad subsidiary of SCOMI Group Berhad, she was tasked to nurture and develop Talent for the group under the Corporate Services Division.

MOHD ZAIDI BIN BAKRI
FCCA, C.A.(M)
Head, Finance

Zaidi is the head of finance department for MyPAC (Malaysia Professional Accountancy Centre). Zaidi is responsible for the overall finance department’s operation. Zaidi was appointed the head of finance in March 2018. His appointment has led to the efficiency of the finance department and Zaidi has also manage to execute efficient cost-saving activities. His passion for accounting has fueled his career development in MyPAC.

Zaidi has more than 7 years of experience as a chartered accountant, starting his career as an auditor in a medium-size firm before entering the commercial industry. After his first employment, he then pursued his ACCA qualification. He had then secured employment in Celcom Axiata Bhd. as a Senior Finance Associate and in later years, ending his employment in Edotco Malaysia as the Financial Specialist Manager. He shares the passion of developing the accounting ecosystem which has led him to join MyPAC.

MOHD ZAIDI BIN BAKRI
FCCA, C.A.(M)
Head, Finance

Zaidi is the head of finance department for MyPAC (Malaysia Professional Accountancy Centre). Zaidi is responsible for the overall finance department’s operation. Zaidi was appointed the head of finance in March 2018. His appointment has led to the efficiency of the finance department and Zaidi has also manage to execute efficient cost-saving activities. His passion for accounting has fueled his career development in MyPAC.

Zaidi has more than 7 years of experience as a chartered accountant, starting his career as an auditor in a medium-size firm before entering the commercial industry. After his first employment, he then pursued his ACCA qualification. He had then secured employment in Celcom Axiata Bhd. as a Senior Finance Associate and in later years, ending his employment in Edotco Malaysia as the Financial Specialist Manager. He shares the passion of developing the accounting ecosystem which has led him to join MyPAC.