Syahril Nizan Ahmad Shariff

Syahril Nizan Ahmad Shariff has a diverse range of work experience in the aviation industry. Currently, they hold the position of Head Business Development & Marketing (Asia Pacific) - GAS Business at MISC Berhad, where they are responsible for formulating business development strategies and securing long-term LNG charter contracts. Prior to this role, they worked at Malaysia Airlines as part of the Sales & Marketing - MRO Commercial & Strategy team, where they developed and implemented commercial strategies to accelerate MRO revenue growth.

Before joining Malaysia Airlines, Syahril worked at Sapura Technics, where they held the role of Designate Deputy Accountable Manager. In this position, they were responsible for deputizing the Accountable Manager/CEO and overseeing various aspects of Part 145 environment, including quality principles and human factors. Syahril Nizan also served as the Head of Sales, Marketing & Business Development, leading customer relationships, business development, and corporate planning.

Syahril's experience also includes working as a Partner at Fusion Aero, where they managed fundraising activities for regional airline financing and provided strategic and business consultancy services to clients in the aviation industry. Prior to that, they held various positions at AIROD Aerospace Technology, including Business Advisor, Chief Marketing Officer, and Manager Sales & Marketing.

Earlier in their career, Syahril worked as a Consultant at Frost & Sullivan, specializing in the aerospace and defense sector. Syahril Nizan was involved in delivering business consulting projects, developing strategies and financial plans, and authoring market research papers. Syahril Nizan also worked at AIROD Sdn Bhd as a Senior Executive and Executive Business Development, where they were responsible for winning military MRO sales contracts and participating in airshows and exhibitions.

Overall, Syahril Nizan Ahmad Shariff has demonstrated expertise in business development, marketing, and sales within the aviation industry, with a focus on MRO and related services.

Syahril Nizan Ahmad Shariff holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Aviation from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, which they obtained between 2014 and 2017. Prior to that, they pursued a BEng degree in Aerospace Engineering with a minor in Astronautics from the University of Southampton from 1999 to 2002. Syahril Nizan completed their A-Levels at Bellerbys College from 1997 to 1999 and obtained an SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia) at MARA Junior Science College (MRSM) in 1996. Syahril has also obtained several additional certifications, including "Exercising Leadership: Foundational Principles" from Harvardx on edX, "Graduate Technologist" from Malaysia Board of Technologists, and various aviation-related certifications from Dilog Training & Services.