A powerhouse in the government and corporate sectors, Zaharah Abdul Jalal has extensive experience serving under six ministries and 47 government-linked companies (GLCs) in various capacities. With her natural affinity for life-long education and a firm believer in the importance of sharing knowledge and wisdom, she continues to be involved in conducting courses in Communication, English for Specific Purpose and, Finance and Entrepreneurship.
Zaharah also conducts and organizes Collegiate, Teens and Children Leagues Entrepreneurship Bootcamps, which emphasis on personal capacity development.Zaharah is a certified HRDF trainer and has received numerous awards in recognition for her passion in promoting entrepreneurship. Notable recognition received include the Outstanding ASEAN Women Entrepreneur award and from Santander Bank-Wharton Graduate School, University of Pennsylvania, UK.Zaharah is currently the Managing Director at MDEA Consultants (M) Sdn Bhd.
As Vice President of WENA, she works closely with the sector heads and liaises with them on ongoing programmes and events. This include overseeing the membership drive campaign to bolster WENA’s resources and talent pool.