Country: Malaysia
Organisation Name: Think Plus Consulting Sdn Bhd
Started in the Year: 2000
Position: Group CEO
Website: www.thinkplusesg.com
Personal Introduction:
BSc (Mathematics) University Malaya (Malaysia) – 1982
Diploma in Public Administration – 1983
MBA (General) U. Evansville (USA) – 1991
PhD (Strategic Management) U. Hull (UK) – 1996
– 2011 Certified Train the Trainer – BABSON College (USA) & UNIRAZAK
– 2021 Certified Trainer – Human Resource Development Fund
Registered Technical Specialist – Malaysia Board of Technologist (MBOT)
Recipient of GPM Sustainability Award 2015 (USA)
- Certified Green Project Manager, GPM-b from GPM Global (USA)
- Certified Assessor (GPM360) for Certification on Sustainability Projects
- President, Muslim Women Chamber of Commerce
- Secretary General, Sustainable Business Network Association Malaysia (SustNET)
- Chairman, Sustainable Development Goals Working Group, Malaysian Oil and Gas Service Council
- Technical Standards Committee, Skill Development Department, Ministry of Human Resource
- Technical Advisory Committee Green Technology Compliance, Ministry of Higher Education
Ts. Dr. Norsaidatul Akmar Mazelan is a Corporate Trainer on Sustainability Topics such as:
- Sustainable Business Framework
- Sustainability Impact Framework
- Sustainability Reporting
- Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) Compliance
- Sustainability Impact Assessment
- Certification in Sustainability Projects
- Advanced Certificate in Applied Sustainable Practices
- Professional Certificate in Applied Sustainable Practices
- Malaysia GPM Sustainability Awards Workshops
- GPM-b Certified Course
- Sustainability Practitioner Courses
Professional Introduction:
Ts. Dr. Norsaidatul Akmar Mazelan – Presently is the CEO of Think Plus Group of Companies focusing on human resource consultancy, talent management, manpower recruitment, skills and competency development, project implementation and international trade business. Think Plus Group of Companies is involved in Oil & Gas, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Telecommunication, IT Services, Hospitality and International Trade business. Think Plus Consulting is an Approved Centre of City and Guilds (UK) for Oil & Gas Operations (together with University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia), Electrical Equipment Hazardous Area (EEHA & IECEx certified by Sirim Qas International), Green Project Management of GPM Global (USA). As a Certified Green (Sustainability) Project Manager, Dr Norsaidatul support sustainability training courses and project assessments programs for Schools, Universities, Companies, Organisations, Foundations, Government and Industries such as Oil and Gas, Energy, Manufacturing, Construction, Tourism & Hospitality, IT, Health & Wellness, Insurance & Financial Institutions, F&B, Agriculture & Aqua Farming, and Environmental & Landscape.
Beyond her corporate leadership, Dr. Norsaidatul is a pioneer of the ‘Human-Centred ESG’ philosophy, advocating that true sustainability begins with individual self-awareness and personal accountability through her ‘SELF ESG’ framework. Her influence extends globally as a Global Ambassador for GPM Global, where she bridges Malaysian industry with international standards like the SEKEM biodynamic model and the ‘Economy of Love’ (EoL) carbon credit system. Recently, she led a high-level delegation to Egypt to formalize these regenerative practices, further solidifying her role in shaping the future of sustainable agriculture and green project management in the Asia Pacific region.
Dr Nor speak at many international Conferences, Forums and Webinars on Sustainability Programs. She also develops Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs, together with Sustainable Business Network Association Malaysia (SustNET) and organised the Malaysia GPM Sustainability Awards since 2015.
2016 – Founder of Sustainable Business Network Association Malaysia (SustNET), 2005 till present CEO of Think Plus Group of Companies & Associates,
2002-2004 – Vice President of Malaysia Debt Ventures Berhad, Ministry, of Finance, 2001-2002 – Head of MSC Central Incubator, Cyberjaya – Nurturing IT Entrepreneurs, 1996-2001 – Senior Manager, Multimedia Development Corporation, Prime Minister’s Department,
1991-1996 – Pursued Studies for MBA and PHD, Public Service Department, Malaysia, 1984-1991 – Ministry of Finance, Malaysia
Interview Questions:
What inspired you to start your career in the Halal /Islamic Economy?
| Understand the method to integrate work performance, local culture, business operation and the commitment towards quality in delivering products or services to customers. |
There are always gaps existed in between the production of products and services that do not follow or comply with the universal standards of Islam. One should seek the window of opportunity to do something that is applying universal values that can be adopted by everyone and be spread as the application of international principles of Islamic economy, management and work ethics.
What were the challenges you had to overcome in the initial stages of starting your career?
The trust within and outside the company, especially from the networks, friends and colleagues and the initial team that was set up by own family members.
What is the most important thing you feel anyone needs to do to build a successful career in the Islamic Economy?
Understand the method to integrate work performance, local culture, business operation and the commitment towards quality in delivering products or services to customers. The total bundling of values enhances professionalism when applying and adopting universal Values, logic and common sense in any scope of the framework.
What were the most important learning experiences you would like to share?
There is no rush towards learning a subject matter related to the principles of Islam. There will always be an enhancement of knowledge and application of Islamic principles in whatever we do in every generation and century. We have to keep building the mission of shared prosperity in every subject of economy, science, humanity and technology.
What advice would you give aspiring leaders in the Islamic Economy?
No leader walks alone, there will be followers that builds the bridges for leadership to travel.
