Nationality
Malaysian
Gender
Male
Age
38
Qualifications
• Diploma in Internet Computing, Multimedia University
• Master of Business Administration, University of Information Technology and Management, Rzeszów, Poland
Experiences
Syed Omar Albar brings more than 13 years of experience across a broad range of industries, including port and logistics, telecommunications, property development, renewable energy and government services. Throughout his career, he has built a strong track record in stakeholder management, branding and rebranding initiatives, media and public relations, event management, official visits and corporate social responsibility programmes.
He began his career in 2010 as Special Assistant to the Executive Director of Jalur Lebar Nasional Sdn. Bhd. In 2012, he joined Johor Port Berhad as Head of Corporate Communication. He later moved to Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Perak in 2015 as Manager, Port & Logistics, before joining its subsidiary, Perak Teamwork Sdn. Bhd., as Manager, Industrial Development & Promotion. He was subsequently promoted to General Manager in 2020.
In 2021, he was appointed Director of Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Perak, where he was entrusted with a number of key portfolios. He was later appointed Deputy Chief Executive in 2022 and served in that capacity until his resignation.
Syed Omar Albar was appointed Group Chief Executive Officer in May 2025.