MIMOS taps tech veteran Saat Shukri as president, CEO
In a statement, MIMOS said Shukri is a distinguished leader with a deep understanding of technology innovation and commercialisation.
It said he also brings a wealth of experience to his new role at the helm of Malaysia's premier research and development (R&D) institution.
"Under 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," it added.
Shukri began his career at Motorola Inc. in 1995, followed by a tenure at ON Semiconductor Inc in 1998 as new product introduction programme manager.
His experience in the semiconductor industry includes key positions at STATSChipPAC Inc, Infineon Technologies AG, Texas Instruments Inc, and Freescale Semiconductor Inc until 2008.
In 2009, Shukri joined the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) and in 2010, he was seconded to the Prime Minister's Office as operations director under the Science Advisor to the Prime Minister.
His journey with MIMOS began in 2010 as director of research, where he spearheaded various collaboration programmes with local and international industries, universities and research institutions.
In 2013, he led the technology and product portfolio development and management group, overseeing strategic activities from market intelligence and technology identification to bringing R&D outputs to market.
In 2016, he was instrumental in leading the MIMOS Strategy Office, charting the company's strategic direction, particularly in alignment with the Fourth Industrial Revolution and national aspirations to position Malaysia among the top 20 countries by 2050.
Most recently, in 2023, he served as head of the technology venture sector, driving collaboration, partnerships, commercialisation, and talent development initiatives.
Shukri holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, a Master of Engineering in Mechatronics from the University of Hartford, United States, and a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.
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