Fateh Iskandar Mohamed Mansor

Datuk Seri FD Iskandar
Datuk Seri FD Iskandar (The Group Executive Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director of Glomac
FD Iskandar
Born February 18, 1968 (Age, 47)
Selangor, Malaysia
Nationality Malaysian
Religion Muslim
Spouse(s) Datin Seri Hafizah
Children 6

Datuk Seri FD Iskandar (February 18, 1968), known internationally as 'FD Iskandar', is one of Malaysia's iconic leading figures. Datuk Seri FD Iskandar is the Group Executive Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and the Managing Director of Glomac Bhd. As of September 2015, he was appointed Chairman of Media Prima Berhad and is also one of Telekom Malaysia's key Directors. Datuk Seri FD Iskandar who is also a political figure is the treasurer of UMNO, Selangor.[1][2]

Education & Career

Datuk Seri FD Iskandar attended the Malay College Kuala Kangsar. He later then went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Commerce and LLB from Australia in 1989. Datuk Seri then furthered his studies and received an MBA from University of Queensland, Australia in 1991. He was a legal practitioner in Australia before coming home to Malaysia. He served as a Barrister at Law from Freehill, Holingdale & Page (Australia) from 1989 to 1991.

He has served as the Corporate Manager for KPS as their General Manager of Business Development. He later went on to build Glomac Berhad and ran the Board of Glomac Berhad since 1992. Datuk Seri FD Iskandar is now the Group Executive Chairman, the Group Managing Director/CEO of Glomac Berhad. His experience and expertise has made him a very well-known and respected figure among his peers locally as well as in the international arena. Today he runs multiple public listed companies which has helped Malaysia develop into a great country. Datuk Seri FD Iskandar is very actively involved in running the business operations of the Glomac Group. He served as Chairman of the Special Taskforce to Facilitate Business Group ("PEMUDAH") on Legal & Services. As an important member to Media Prima Berhad and Telekom Malaysia, Datuk Seri FD Iskandar leads these business to greater success. In 2006 he was appointed as the Chairman of Axis-Reit Limited and later went on to be the first Malay President of the Real Estate & Housing Developers' Association Malaysia (REHDA) of Malaysian Property Incorporated (MPI).

Datuk Seri FD Iskandar

REHDA is a partnership between the Government and the Private Sector. The aim of the organisation is to encourage investment in property among foreigners in Malaysia. Subsequently he was also appointed as Vice Chairman of the Malaysia Australia Business Council (MABC).

He is frequently invited as a guest speaker in forums, seminars and conventions to offer his insights and views to share his wealth of experiences. Datuk Seri FD Iskandar has given talks both locally and internationally about Malaysia over the years. He has been awarded numerous awards such as the "Malaysian Business Award in Property" by the Chamber of Commerce and “Outstanding Entrepreneurship Award” by Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards.

Family

Datuk Seri FD Iskandar is the only son of Tan Sri FD Mansor and Puan Sri Zainun. Two Malaysian figures adored in the public eye. His wife, Datin Seri Hafizah Zakaria is a passionate supporter of charity projects which usually involves children in need. When she is not involved in charitable causes, Datin Seri Hafizah devotes her time and energy in nurturing her children’s growth and development. She is always seen in stylish outfits when spotted at events with her husband. Tatler claims that she is the backbone to Datuk Seri Iskandar's busy lifestyle. Datin Seri Hafizah is a leading example for Malaysia's Women Society. Together the two have 6 children. Their eldest son, FD Idzham is always seen in the public eye as following his father's footsteps and attending corporate events.

Datuk Seri FD Iskandar & Datin Hafizah Zakaria

References

[3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]

  1. ↑ http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2004/12/11/nation/9636265&sec=nation
  2. ↑ ‘Saya jadi mangsa pemimpin ternama Umno Selangor’
  3. ↑ http://www.glomac.com.my
  4. ↑ http://glomac.com.my/ajax/ajax_retrieve_director.php?director=iskandar
  5. ↑ http://glomac.com.my/index.php?m=about&cmd=awards_achievement
  6. ↑ https://www.tm.com.my/AboutTM/OurPeople/Pages/Home.aspx
  7. ↑ http://www.nstp.com.my/board-of-directors/
  8. ↑ http://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/people/person.asp?personId=8663223&ticker=GLMC:MK
  9. ↑ http://my.asiatatler.com/300list/fd-iskandar
  10. ↑ https://www.propertyhunter.com.my/news.php?id=882
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