Zaim Mohzani
Zaim Mohzani is currently pursuing his Master's degree in international strategy and diplomacy in the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) under the Chevening Scholarship, awarded by the UK Government's Foreign and Commonwealth Office. He is passionate about building the next generation of leaders. His dissertation research is on understanding the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) arms race between U.S. and China on international relations.
Zaim has 7 years of professional experience in corporate innovation, business development, entrepreneurship development and community building. He was most recently attached to the Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Centre (MaGIC), a government agency mandated to inject innovation in the entrepreneurship ecosystem. Zaim focused on promoting corporate-startup collaboration prominently through managing a national open innovation platform to connect both sides. Prior to that, he gained tri-sector exposure having worked as a community manager at a tech startup, an aide to a minister and a program officer.
While working a full-time role, Zaim found time to establish 3 non-profit organisations that have impacted over 5,000 youths in Malaysia. His three organisations, namely Perdana Fellows Alumni Association (PFAA), Nation Building School and Malaysian Youth Diplomacy (MyDiplomacy) have won awards for its youth empowerment initiatives. He has a keen interest in international relations having been selected for the US State Department’s Professional Fellowship Program and the ASEAN Youth Fellowship by the Singaporean government.
In addition, Zaim contributes to the growth of the youth ecosystem through a number of advisory positions. He sits on the Board of Trustees of Impact Malaysia (a government agency) and chairs the Supervisory Group for AIESEC (world's biggest student-run organisation) in Malaysia. In addition, Zaim is an Industry Adjunct Faculty Member of INTI International University.
A Monash University graduate from Australia, Zaim majored in political science. He spends his limited free time reading books, travelling and attempting to write rap rhymes.
Zaim has 7 years of professional experience in corporate innovation, business development, entrepreneurship development and community building. He was most recently attached to the Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Centre (MaGIC), a government agency mandated to inject innovation in the entrepreneurship ecosystem. Zaim focused on promoting corporate-startup collaboration prominently through managing a national open innovation platform to connect both sides. Prior to that, he gained tri-sector exposure having worked as a community manager at a tech startup, an aide to a minister and a program officer.
While working a full-time role, Zaim found time to establish 3 non-profit organisations that have impacted over 5,000 youths in Malaysia. His three organisations, namely Perdana Fellows Alumni Association (PFAA), Nation Building School and Malaysian Youth Diplomacy (MyDiplomacy) have won awards for its youth empowerment initiatives. He has a keen interest in international relations having been selected for the US State Department’s Professional Fellowship Program and the ASEAN Youth Fellowship by the Singaporean government.
In addition, Zaim contributes to the growth of the youth ecosystem through a number of advisory positions. He sits on the Board of Trustees of Impact Malaysia (a government agency) and chairs the Supervisory Group for AIESEC (world's biggest student-run organisation) in Malaysia. In addition, Zaim is an Industry Adjunct Faculty Member of INTI International University.
A Monash University graduate from Australia, Zaim majored in political science. He spends his limited free time reading books, travelling and attempting to write rap rhymes.
Profile
EDUCATION
London School of Economics and Political Science (9/2019 - Present)
Monash University, Melbourne, Australia (1/2009 - 12/2012)
London School of Economics and Political Science (9/2019 - Present)
- Executive MSc in International Strategy and Diplomacy (under the Chevening Scholarship)
Monash University, Melbourne, Australia (1/2009 - 12/2012)
- BA in Arts in Political Science and International Relations.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Malaysian Global Innovation & Creativity Centre (MaGIC): Business Development Lead (12/2017 - 9/2019)
- RDSB: Senior Program Officer (4/2014 - 11/2017)
- Perdana Fellowship: Aide to Minister of Plantations & Commodities (6/2013 - 1/2014)
- JobEmbassy.com: Community Manager (5/2013 - 12/2013)
- Skrine: Legal Intern (11/2011 - 12/2011)
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- The RSA (Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce): Fellow (2019 - present)
- Chevening: Scholar (2019 - present)
- Malaysian Youth Diplomacy (MyDiplomacy): Founder (2018 - present)
- UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Youth: Global Schools Ambassador (2018 - 2019)
- Nation Building School: Co-Founder (2015 - present)
- World Economic Forum (WEF): Global Shaper (2015 - present)
- Organisation For National Empowerment (ONE): Vice-President (2014 - 2016)
- Perdana Fellows Alumni Association (PFAA): Founding President (2013 - 2014)
- Toastmasters International: Vice-President Public Relations - Bangsar (2013 - 2014)
- Malaysian Students' Council of Australia (MASCA): National Deputy Chairperson (2012 - 2013)
- MASCA Victoria: State Deputy Chairperson (2011 - 2012)
- MPower, formerly Malaysian Aspiration Program (MAP): Executive Director (2011 - 2012)
ADVISORY EXPERIENCE
- Impact Malaysia: Board of Trustee (2018 - present)
- INTI International University: Industry Adjunct Faculty Member (2018 - present)
- Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS): Associate Fellow (2017 - present)
- AIESEC in Malaysia: Chair Supervisory Group (2016 - Present)
- Humans of Kuala Lumpur: Advisor (2016 - Present)
