| Working experience and occupation |
Mr Syed Ali began his career as a lecturer in a Technical Institution for a short stint of 2 years before he embarked his journey in the Hospitality Industry.
He joined Berjaya Land Berhads Group ("BLand Group") on 4 September 1997 as an Assistant Engineer at Berjaya Tioman Resort and rose to the position of Chief Engineer on 4 September 2003. He held the position of Director of Engineering & Technical Services on 20 January 2009 before his appointment as Corporate Director, Engineering & Technical Services of Berjaya Hotels & Resorts Division on 1 April 2009. He was appointed as Director, Property Development and Complexes, Property Division on 11 March 2019.
During his 24 years stint in BLand Group, he has a myriad of exposure in the area of due diligence and technical involvement with Inter-Continental and Sheraton Hotels in Hanoi as well as Four Seasons and Ritz Carlton projects. He was also actively involved in the Four Seasons project at Kyoto, and Ritz Carlton Residences in Kuala Lumpur.
In overseeing the operations of Berjaya Hotels & Resorts, both domestic and international properties, he has acquired tremendous experience in managing interior design projects, enhancing engineering values as well as corporate purchasing ranging from designers products, construction items and food & beverages. Under his purview, he had also spearheaded many enhancement projects to the hotels and resorts, creating aesthetic value. In addition to this he also oversees the operations of Berjaya Air Sdn Bhd and Asia Jet Partners Malaysia Sdn Bhd.
Currently, as a Director of Property Development and Complexes, Property Division, he is responsible for overseeing all aspects of engineering relating to BLand Groups properties in Malaysia and overseas, leading the operations in Okinawa Four Seasons Resort and Four Seasons Yokohama besides managing all the local and overseas property development projects as well as complexes. |