Shaiful Bahari Mahpar

Shaiful Bahari Mahpar is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in corporate affairs, regulatory policies, and government relations within various industries. Currently serving as a Board Member for the National Kenaf and Tobacco Board of Malaysia, Shaiful's career includes prominent roles such as Director of Corporate Affairs and Communications at JTI (Japan Tobacco International), and Director of Government Affairs for JUUL Labs, where responsibilities focused on tobacco harm reduction policies. Previous positions at PepsiCo involved advocacy and communications across multiple Asia-Pacific markets, while earlier roles at British American Tobacco encompassed corporate and regulatory affairs across several Southeast Asian countries. Shaiful's foundational experience in law includes management roles at the Securities Commission Malaysia, as well as legal practice in private law firms. Shaiful holds multiple degrees in law from reputable institutions, including a Bachelor of Arts (Law) from the University of Kent.