Sharifah Bakar Ali

Sharifah Bakar Ali is an accomplished professional currently serving as Head of ESG and Head of Strategic Business and Market Development at UEM Edgenta Berhad since July 2021. In this dual role, Sharifah is responsible for driving business growth and expansion in Malaysia and beyond, while also leading the development of an ESG blueprint and a responsible business framework for long-term value creation. As Director at Bespoke Globiz since March 2017, Sharifah connects capital with investment opportunities in alternative markets and provides advisory services in various sectors. Previous roles include Independent Consultant for the Asian Development Bank, Head of South East Asia Business Development at Gatehouse Bank plc, and Associate Director at AmInvestment Bank Berhad, among others. Sharifah holds an MBA from Cambridge Judge Business School and a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from International Islamic University Malaysia.