Shahreen Zainooreen is new CEO of Matrade

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) has announced the appointment of corporate figure Dr Mohd Shahreen Zainooreen B. Madros as its new CEO.

The appointment, which is effective Feb 2, 2017 follows the retirement of Datuk Dzulkifli Mahmud on Jan 31, 2017, the country’s export promotion agency said on Tuesday.

In a statement, Shahreen said he aspires to continue strengthening Matrade’s solid foundation as Malaysia’s export promotion agency.

“Moving forward, it is imperative for Matrade to continue forging strategic partnerships with all relevant stakeholders in both private and public sector such as various ministries, agencies, trade associations, chambers of commerce and business councils. 

“This is to ensure Malaysia will remain competitive at the global front,” said Shahreen, who was previously an executive director at Malaysia Petroleum Resources Corporation (MPRC).

He added that such partnerships will have a direct influence to the local business community and with all stakeholders moving together to achieve the same goal – to contribute to the wellbeing of the economy – Malaysia will remain as one of the top trading nations in the world.

Shahreen who is the seventh CEO of Matrade, holds a First Class Honors degree from University of London in 1986 and a Doctorate from University of Cambridge in 1989. 

Prior to Matrade and MPRC, he was with Esso Production Malaysia Inc (EPMI) and was assigned to Exxon Production Research Company in Houston, Texas for two years. 

After EPMI, Shahreen joined INTEC Engineering and was involved in offshore design consultancy works for local and international clients.