Dato’ Nik Mod Amin Nik Abd Majid, age 69, is the founder of Darul Ehsan City Farm Sdn Bhd. He is currently serving as the Chairman of the company. He was previously the CEO/Executive Director of Bank Simpanan Nasional. During his tenure with Bank Simpanan Nasional, he re-engineered the bank’s business direction towards assisting Small Medium Industries. Prior to that, he was also the General Manager of Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Berhad (“PUNB”), setting up the funds’ investment division. He also held key senior positions in Maybank Berhad and Affin Bank Berhad executing risk management, strategic planning, credit management, international banking roles in the respective banks. Since his retirement, he has not been sitting around but have been actively engaging in business. One of his ventures is acquiring an old abandoned aquaculture farm in 2019. He invested his time, effort, and money in the farm which has now become the center of excellence for Aquaponic in Malaysia.

Experience:

• January 2010 - Present
  Chairman of FCA Capital Sdn. Bhd.
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  are tailored to the clients’ domestic, international and cross-border needs.
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  experience, extensive market knowledge and broad partnership network,
  innovative corporate advisory solutions, project finance capabilities and access
  to various capital markets.
• September 2009 - Present
  Independent Non-Executive Chairman of AWC Berhad
   
• January 2007 - Present
  Managing Director of Metro Money Exchange
   
• October 2004 - Present
  Chairman of Capital Investment Bank (L) Limited
   
• March 2003 - Present
  Director of CCR Networks Sdn Bhd
   
• January 2001 - Present
  Founder of FASK Capital Sdn Bhd
   
• 1999 - 2014
  Board Member of Universiti Utara Malaysia
   
• August 1994 - December 2000
  Chief Executive Officer of BSN Commercial (M) Berhad

Education:

• Universiti Malaya (1976)
  Bachelor's degree in Economics.

Irwan Shahrinaz Mohd Nahar, age 30, is an aspiring young CEO of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) graduate with over 5 years of executive leadership experience in business management. He possesses great leadership, analytical skill and armed with a powerful intellect and strategic thinking, he can overcome and outmaneuver obstacles that seem unbeatable to most.

Experience:

• Jan 2022 - Present
  CEO/ Director of Darul Ehsan City Farm Sdn Bhd
  - Responsible for providing strategic, financial and operational leadership for the
  company and will closely coordinate and work with the Board of Directors and
  senior leadership team. Mange to double audited revenue of RM50,000 in 2020
  to RM 131,000 in 2021. Manage to secure RM3.1 million term loan from Agrobank
  Bhd to carry out farm expansion plan. Manage to secure RM1 million grant from
  North Corridor Economic Region (NCER) to fund farm operation activities.
  Currently in the midst of launching Crowdfunding in AtaPlus Platform target at
  maximum of RM4 million to be used for working capital.
• Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
  General Manager of Darul Ehsan City Farm Sdn Bhd
  - Appointed as GM and seconded from FCA Capital Sdn Bhd by the chairman to
  assists in overseeing the development of this newly revived company. Developing
  and implementing growth strategies, training low-level managers and staff,
  creating and managing budgets, improving revenue, hiring employees, evaluating
  performance and productivity, analysing accounting and financial data,
  researching and identifying growth opportunities, generating reports and giving
  presentations.
• Apr 2021 - Present
  Senior Associate Corporate Finance of FCA Capital Sdn Bhd
  - Appointed as GM and seconded from FCA Capital Sdn Bhd by the chairman to
  assists in overseeing the development of this newly revived company. Developing
  and implementing growth strategies, training low-level managers and staff,
  creating and managing budgets, improving revenue, hiring employees, evaluating
  performance and productivity, analysing accounting and financial data,
  researching and identifying growth opportunities, generating reports and giving
  presentations.
• Apr 2019 - Mar 2021
  Associate Corporate Finance of FCA Capital Sdn Bhd
  - Seconded from Mirmas Utilities Sdn Bhd to assists them on waste-to-energy, solar
  power plant, and agriculture technology projects. Research on project’s market
  conditions and trends and determine the economic impact. Support development
  of division protocols and policies. Manage projects from design and development
  to production. Strategize for contingency planning and risk mitigation and
  schedule project deliverables, milestones and goals.
• May 2019 - Jul 2021
  General Manager of Mirmas Utilities Sdn Bhd
  - Overseeing daily business activities, improving overall business functions, training
  heads of departments, managing budgets, developing strategic plans, creating
  policies, and communicating business goals. Seconded to FCA Capital Sdn Bhd on
  April 2019 to assists them on a project involving waste-to-energy, solar power
  plant, and agriculture technology.
• Nov 2018 - Apr 2019
  Business Development Manager of Mirmas Utilities Sdn Bhd
  - Improving and growing a business, by fostering and developing relationships with
  customers, suppliers and other partners. Improving profitability through careful
  strategic planning and positioning in the appropriate markets. Enhancing the
  operation of the business, position or reputation.
• Aug 2018 - Oct 2017
  Assistant Engineer of Mirmas Utilities Sdn Bhd
  - Supports engineering projects by adapting and applying engineering techniques;
  conducting tests and inspections; preparing reports and calculations.
• Oct 2016 - Apr 2017
  Research Assistant of Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sarawak
  - Assisting professor in relation to research within the scope of business and
  marketing. Managing budget and grant to ensure that budget are being utilized
  and well recorded. Had published several research articles and conference paper
  in top Business Journals which have been read and cited by other research
  journals. During that period, 10 research papers are published in various
  established journal, and won bronze medal in Invention Innovation & Design
  Competition (IIDEX).
• Nov 2018 - Apr 2019
  Sales Executive of Delta Airlines, Kuala Lumpur
  - Work in an office environment outside of the airport. Mostly take calls and
  answer questions about airline regulations, help customers make travel plans,
  and work with computers to resolve problems. Additionally, involved in other
  stages of travel such as offering competitive prices, giving suggestions for
  accommodations and car rentals, and booking flights for travelers. Have been
  awarded a certificate of appreciation for attending an intensive training course in
  Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

Education:

• UiTM Sarawak (2016)
  Bachelor in Business Administration (Hons.) Marketing
• UiTM Johor (2013)
  Diploma in Business Administration
• SMKTG Selangor (2009)
  Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia

Ahmad Ridzuan Ishak, age , is a young agropreneur with experience of more than 15 years in aquaculture managing his family’s 12 open cage aquaculture farm. He oversees all of DECF’s operations and procedures and is responsible for driving DECF to achieve and surpass sales, profitability, cash flow, and business goals and objectives.

Experience:

• 2021 - Present
  Chief Operating Officer of Darul Ehsan City Farm Sdn Bhd
  - Acting as the company’s second-in-command and responsible for the efficiency of business. Reporting only to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and maintain control of diverse business operations, and to secure the functionality of business to drive extensive and sustainable growth. Design and implement business strategies, plans and procedures, set comprehensive goals for performance and growth, establish policies that promote company culture and vision, oversee daily operations of the company and the work of executives (IT, Marketing, Sales, Finance etc.), lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication, evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics, Write and submit reports to the CEO in all matters of importance, assist CEO in fundraising ventures, Participate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances etc.), and manage relationships with partners/vendors.
• 2020 - 2021
  Farm Manager of Darul Ehsan City Farm Sdn Bhd
  - Directing all operational aspects including forward planning, making policy decisions, budgeting and maintaining accurate financial records, organising sales and purchases of livestock, farm equipment, crops and agricultural products, handling paperwork and keeping administrative records, recruiting, training/instructing and supervising farm workers, making sure that work progresses satisfactorily, ensuring compliance with government regulations and health and safety standards, keeping an up-to-date knowledge of pests and diseases, ensuring that the farm is profitable and meets projected financial targets, organising maintenance/repair of farm property, equipment and machinery, advertising and marketing farm products or the work of the farmer.
• 2014 - 2018
  Branch Manager of Metro Money Exchange Sdn Bhd
  - Directing all operational aspects including distribution, customer service, human resources, administration and sales in accordance with the branch objectives. Providing training, coaching, development and motivation for personnel. Developing forecasts, financial objectives and business plans.
• 2004 - 2014
  Sales Executive of Mr. Electric Enterprise
  - Conducting market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluate customer needs. Actively seeking out new sales opportunities through cold calling, networking and social media. Setting up meetings with potential clients and listening to their wishes and concerns.

Education:

• Kolej Multimedia Academy (2004)
  Diploma in Business Management.
• SMT Sri Iskandar (2000)
  SPMV.