Venovox Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Sharmila Gunasekaran.
PETALING JAYA: Expert in background screening, Venovox Sdn Bhd will launch its inaugural National Background Screening Index 2025 at the highly anticipated myStarjob Fair in May this year.
Founded locally in 1999, Venovox provides solutions designed to help organisations mitigate risk, ensure compliance, and protect people, assets, operations, and reputation in complex environments.
“By bringing employers, human resource leaders and candidates together in one trusted environment, Venovox aims to foster greater transparency in employment expectations and ensure fairer access to opportunities for those entering a risk-aware job market,” the group said in a statement.
It added the cross-industry reference would cover screening patterns as well as workforce risks from over 20 sectors, while offering jobseekers a rare “behind-the-scenes” look at the benchmarks modern employers use to evaluate talent.
According to the group, the modern hiring landscape has shifted quite drastically – as checks for money-laundering exposure, regulatory sanctions, and politically exposed persons status have become a common practice among employers.
“Today, government-linked companies and multinational corporations across various industries are turning to fit-for-purpose screening frameworks to balance risk with fairness,” Venovox said.
For visitors of the job fair, they will have the opportunity to engage with the team who developed Venovox’s solution, thus giving them clearer insights into what employers want.
“By demystifying the vetting process, Venovox hopes to empower candidates to present themselves with confidence, ensuring they are ready to meet the high compliance standards of the world’s leading employers,” it noted.
Meanwhile, the group said the job fair coincided with the appointment of its new chief executive officer Sharmila Gunasekaran who brings with her 14 years of cross-functional leadership experience and an MBA from Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia.
Venovox said with the appointment, it would affirm its commitment to building a trusted, partnership-led, and globally scalable platform, advancing safer hiring practices, industry-wide standards, and sustainable international growth.
In her new role, Sharmila will spearhead Venovox’s innovation agenda, focusing on digital transformation and industry partnerships with the aim of positioning the firm as the preferred partner in integrated business services across the region.
Under her leadership, Venovox had strengthened its internal workflows to translate customer insights into scalable and technology-enabled solutions.
“This digital-first approach is designed to enhance operational readiness and transparency, supporting multinational and cross-border operations as the demand for rigorous vetting grows,” Venovox noted.
Venovox director Datuk Shaharom Nizam Abd Manap, who is also a retired Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission officer, said he had confidence in Sharmila’s appointment.
“Sharmila’s appointment reflects our trust in her ability to carry forward the vision of Venovox.
“Her breadth of experience, strategic mindset, and people-first approach align strongly with what this company stands for. We firmly believe she will lead Venovox into its next chapter as a globally focused organisation.”
Another Venovox director and academician Datuk Paduka Dr Junaidi Abu Bakar agreed, stating it was vital to have leadership with a global perspective.
“Sharmila brings a rare combination of operational depth and international outlook. We are confident she will strengthen the company’s global position while remaining grounded in strong customer trust.”
