MIMOS appoints Saat Shukri as new president, group CEO
KUALA LUMPUR: MIMOS Bhd has appointed Saat Shukri Embong as its president and group chief executive officer (CEO), effective July 14, 2025.
In a statement, MIMOS said that Saat Shukri, a distinguished leader with a deep understanding of technology innovation and commercialisation, would be bringing a wealth of experience to his new role at the helm of Malaysia's premier research and development (R&D) institution.
"He began his renowned career at Motorola Inc in 1995 and his extensive experience in the semiconductor industry includes key positions at STATSChipPAC Inc, Infineon Technologies AG, Texas Instruments Inc, and Freescale Semiconductor Inc,' it said.
In 2009, Saat Shukri joined the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology and in 2010, he was seconded to the Prime Minister's Office as operation director, office of science advisor to the Prime Minister of Malaysia.
His journey with MIMOS commenced in 2010 as director of research, where he spearheaded various collaboration programmes with local and international industries, universities, and research institutions.
Throughout his career, Saat Shukri has successfully developed numerous new technologies, products, and solutions, as well as secured various intellectual properties in his field, earning him an inclusion in the 16th Edition of Marquis' Who's Who in the World.
Saat Shukri holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Engineering in Mechatronics from the University of Hartford in the United States, as well as a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.
"Under Saat Shukri's leadership, MIMOS is poised to accelerate its contributions to national technology advancement, ensuring that Malaysia remains at the forefront of innovation and digital transformation,' said the R&D agency. - Bernama
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