Hafizin Tajudin

Hafizin Tajudin is a seasoned policy adviser esteemed for his strategic insight, strong leadership and ability to craft forward-looking strategies amid evolving global dynamics. He advises multinational companies and investors on navigating Malaysia’s political, regulatory and business landscape.

His career spans senior leadership roles across public institutions and the private sector, with deep experience at the intersection of industry, policy, and cross-border developments across Southeast Asia. His roles have helped him create expansive, trusted networks among Malaysia’s senior government and private sector leadership.

Hafizin previously served as chief executive officer of the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil Certification Council, the national body overseeing Malaysia’s sustainable palm oil standards. He led reforms that strengthened the credibility and international recognition of the certification framework and advanced digital traceability across Malaysia’s palm oil supply chain. He also played a central role in shaping Malaysia’s strategy in response to international sustainability-linked trade measures, including the EU Deforestation Regulation.

Earlier, Hafizin served in leadership roles at the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission and private companies Touch ‘n Go and TikTok Malaysia (ByteDance), working across sectors including social media, data centers, digital payments, e-commerce and mobility services. He began his career at the Securities Commission Malaysia and later served as a policy adviser to Malaysia’s minister of finance.

Hafizin holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Birmingham. He is also a patron of Kelantanese arts and cultural heritage.