FAISAL NASIMUDDIN
Serial Entrepreneur & Angel Investor
Faisal Nasimuddin is the Director of Puncak Geliga Capital Sdn Bhd and former Joint Group Executive Chairman of Naza Corporation Holdings Sdn Bhd. He is also a member of the Kuala Lumpur Business Club (KLBC).
After over a decade at the helm of the Naza Group of Companies, Faisal announced his departure from the Group on 22 May 2023. He now focuses on his own ventures under FN Initiative.
LEARN MORE ABOUT FAISAL NASIMUDDIN
POSITIONS.
Director
Naza Corporation Holdings
Director
Puncak Geliga Capital Sdn. Bhd.
Member
Kuala Lumpur Business Club
201620122010
2016
Awarded The Grande Ufficiale Dell’Ordine Della Stella D’Italia, the second highest award of The Order of the Star of Italy (OSI) by Italian President Sergio Mattarella.
2012
Conferred the Darjah Cemerlang Seri Melaka (DCSM), which carries the title Datuk Wira by His Excellency Yang di-Pertua Negeri Melaka.
2010
Conferred the Darjah Dato’ Setia DiRaja Kedah (DSDK), which carries the title Dato’ by His Royal Highness The Sultan of Kedah.
ACHIEVEMENTS.
Business
“Business: A dynamic, ever-evolving world of commerce, innovation, competition, and collaboration shaping our global economy.”
Entrepreneurship
Innovation, risk-taking, resilience, creativity, leadership, problem-solving, opportunity, independence, adaptability, ambition, growth, passion, vision, dedication, success.
Positive Thinking
“Positive thinking empowers, fuels resilience, fosters optimism, and inspires others to embrace a brighter, more hopeful future.”
Wellness
Wellness encompasses physical, mental, and emotional balance, fostering a vibrant, healthy life with mindful self-care practices.
PASSIONS.
Business
“Business: A dynamic, ever-evolving world of commerce, innovation, competition, and collaboration shaping our global economy.”
Entrepreneurship
Innovation, risk-taking, resilience, creativity, leadership, problem-solving, opportunity, independence, adaptability, ambition, growth, passion, vision, dedication, success.
Positive Thinking
“Positive thinking empowers, fuels resilience, fosters optimism, and inspires others to embrace a brighter, more hopeful future.”
Wellness
Wellness encompasses physical, mental, and emotional balance, fostering a vibrant, healthy life with mindful self-care practices.
ABOUT.
Datuk Wira SM Faisal Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin is the Director of Puncak Geliga Capital Sdn Bhd and former Joint Group Executive Chairman of Naza Corporation Holdings Sdn Bhd. He is also a member of the Kuala Lumpur Business Club (KLBC).
After over a decade at the helm of the Naza Group of Companies, he announced his departure from the Group on 22 May 2023.
As the Joint Group Executive Chairman / CEO of the Naza Group of Companies, Datuk Wira SM Faisal Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin managed a portfolio of companies, which spans from Automotive businesses to diversified industries ranging from property, insurance, finance, retail, plantation, transport and logistics, construction, as well as engineering.
Under his stewardship, the Naza brand has solidified its mark as the preferred choice for Malaysians in providing premium lifestyle products and services.
Datuk Wira SM Faisal marked his first major contribution to the Naza Group in 2000 when he founded the partnership with BRABUS to distribute its range of vehicles in Malaysia.
In 2009, he secured the Ferrari and Maserati dealerships to offer the largest and complete 4S facilities outside of Italy. He also notably acquired the distributorship rights for Chevrolet, Piaggio, Vespa, Aprilia and Indian Motorcycle in Malaysia.
Under his stewardship, Naza also owns a Mercedes-Benz dealership and is currently the official distributor for Suzuki cars in Malaysia.
Outside the automotive and motor vehicle industries, Datuk Wira SM Faisal has also helmed the Naza Group to carve its presence as an established player in property development through its subsidiary, Naza TTDI.
As the developer of the acclaimed township of Taman Tun Dr Ismail in Kuala Lumpur, Naza TTDI has completed over 14,000 residential dan commercial units within the township.
Naza TTDI has also completed the iconic RM4 billion Naza Tower @ Platinum Park, a world-class high-end integrated residential and commercial development in the prestigious Kuala Lumpur City Centre.
Under Datuk Wira SM Faisal’s leadership, Naza TTDI embarked on a momentous project for the government of Malaysia which was the creation and development of the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in the northern suburb of Kuala Lumpur. .
MITEC has a built-up area of 1.5 million square feet, and it is Malaysia’s largest exhibition space with 11 halls and can accommodate up to 47,700 visitors at a time. The project was completed in November 2016 and officially handed over to the government in August 2017.
FN INITIATIVE.
Through its investment arm Puncak Geliga Capital, FN Initiative supports innovative technology ventures that are transforming industries and geared towards sustainable growth.
With FN Initiative, Datuk Wira SM Faisal Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin envisions being at the forefront of the new future in innovation and business, providing expertise and assistance to elevate enterprises from various sectors to future-proof their mindset and capabilities as they strive together to explore the endless possibilities of tomorrow.
Collaborations / Partnerships, Social Entrepreneurship & Individual / Collective Growth
FN Initiative is the embodiment of visions, ideas & hopes. Its three tenets are collaborations/partnerships, social entrepreneurship, and individual/collective growth.
The FN Initiative aspires to provide solutions through collaborations and partnerships with the best people of various industries, adding value, create opportunities and unlock potential growth.
It also aims to create and inspire hardworking, resilient imminent leaders who can build their career and take ownership of their choices.
Lastly, as an international platform, The FN Initiative sets its heart on uniting people from all walks of life, to assist all, and to help them grow.
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