Datuk Wira Shahul Dawood is an accomplished corporate leader with over 30 years of experience spanning both the public and private sectors, with core expertise in business transformation, digitalisation, and human capital development.

He previously served as the Chief Executive of the Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) under the Ministry of Human Resources from 2020 to 2025 where he was instrumental in mobilising one of the country's most impactful talent development agendas - spanning millions of Malaysians and involving stakeholders from industry, academia, and international bodies. Beyond national borders, he is also recognised for his talent in forging strategic partnerships that transcend sectors and geographies.

During his tenure, he led the organisation through the COVID-19 pandemic and spearheaded a major transformation that included the rebranding of HRDF to HRD Corp and the expansion of the PSMB Act 2001. Under his leadership, HRD Corp's assets under management increased from RM2.01 billion to RM4.1 billion, reflecting significant operational and policy reforms.

His earlier roles include:
- Founder, Dawood Holdings
- General Manager, Jobs DB Malaysia
- Senior Director, Informatics Malaysia

Datuk Wira Shahul currently holds the following positions:
- Advisor to AYOS 2025, a flagship ASEAN youth and skills development initiative championed by the Ministry of Human Resources through HRD Corp
- Deputy President, ASEAN Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI)
- Adjunct Professor, Universiti Malaya (UM)

His leadership continues to be guided by his commitment to economic empowerment, regional collaboration, and the advancement of a future-ready workforce.

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