Haslina Taib
{{Short description|Bruenian businessperson}}
{{Malay name|Haslina|Taib| note = on}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Haslina Taib
| image = Puan_Haslina_Taib.jpg
| caption = Haslina in 2023
| birth_name = Haslina
| birth_place = Brunei
| alma_mater = Harvard University (MBA)
Cranfield University
| occupation = Businessperson
| children = Haris Walker, Mayamin Walker
| awards = See here
}}
Haslina Taib is a Bruneian businesswoman whom is the Chief Executive Officer of Dynamik Technologies, an IT company based in Brunei Darussalam, since April 2007. Haslina is also known for serving as the Chair of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN BAC). Prior to holding this position, she was also appointed as Council member for the APEC Business Advisory Council (2010–2016).
Education
Haslina holds Masters in Business Administration from Harvard University and Cranfield University. She is also a Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.{{Cite web |title=ASEAN BAC Brunei Haslina Taib |url=https://www.aseanbacbrunei.com.bn/web/content/1119?unique=43fba61ec499058babc81c97a9065f99a58f6c43 |website=ASEAN BAC Brunei}}
Career
Prior to joining Dynamik Technologies,{{Cite web |last=Bakar |first=Rasidah Hj Abu |date=2018-10-31 |title=BAG Networks rebrands as Dynamik Technologies after buyout |url=http://thescoop.co/2018/10/31/bag-networks-rebrands-as-dynamik-technologies-after-buyout/ |access-date= |website=The Scoop |language=en-GB}} Haslina was involved with companies such as KPMG, Panel Kerr Foster, Andersen, WPP, Hill Knowlton Europe, and the Dorchester Group of Companies in Europe and North America.
= Dynamik Technologies =
Under Dynamik Technologies, Haslina has led the delivery of several national digital transformation projects,{{Cite web |date=2014-11-30 |title=Haslina Taib, CEO, BAG Networks: Interview - Asia 2014 - Oxford Business Group |url=https://oxfordbusinessgroup.com/articles-interviews/obg-talks-to-haslina-taib-ceo-bag-networks-interview |access-date= |language=en-US}} and introduced AKREDI, an ASEAN Digital Credentials Platform,{{Cite news |last=Azahari |first=Izah |date=September 15, 2022 |title=Regional digital credentials one step closer to reality |work=Borneo Bulletin |url=https://borneobulletin.com.bn/regional-digital-credentials-one-step-closer-to-reality/}} and advocated emerging technologies such as fintech, blockchain,{{Cite news |last=Kon |first=James |date=June 20, 2021 |title=Talk discusses way forward to formalise blockchain community |work=Borneo Bulletin |url=https://borneobulletin.com.bn/talk-discusses-way-forward-to-formalise-blockchain-community/}} and low code{{Cite news |date=June 19, 2021 |title=Promoting low-code development through competition |work=Borneo Bulletin |url=https://borneobulletin.com.bn/promoting-low-code-development-through-competition/}} in Brunei Darussalam. In addition, Haslina has been actively involved in growing the nation’s ICT industry through skill training in the private sectors,{{Cite news |last=Rosli |first=Sobrina |date=27 February 2008 |title=Skills development, private-public partnership vital for Brunei ICT growth |work=Brunei Times |url=https://btarchive.org/news/national/2008/02/27/skills_development_private_public_partnership_vital_for_brunei_ict_growth}} developing industry-ready graduates,{{Cite news |first= |date=September 10, 2021 |title=2 Mahasiswi UBD Ikuti Headstart Program |work=Pelita Brunei |url=https://www.brudirect.com/news.php?id=127351}} and encouraging STEM education in youths with programmes such as “Kids Can Code”.{{Cite web |title=Brunei Kids Can Code {{!}} Our Communities {{!}} Dynamik Technologies |url=https://www.dynamiktechnologies.com.bn/our-communities/brunei-kids-can-code/ |access-date= |website=Dynamik Home {{!}} Dynamik Technologies Sdn Bhd |language=en-US}}
= Other ventures =
Haslina represented Brunei as Chair of the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit 2021 as a member of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council.{{Cite news |last=Kon |first=James |date=March 20, 2022 |title=ASEAN-BAC urges concrete action |work=Borneo Bulletin |url=https://borneobulletin.com.bn/asean-bac-urges-concrete-action/}}{{Cite news |last=Azahari |first=Izah |date=September 23, 2022 |title=Meeting harmonises work streams: ASEAN-BAC Brunei chair |work=Borneo Bulletin |url=https://borneobulletin.com.bn/meeting-harmonises-work-streams-asean-bac-brunei-chair/}}
She is also a member of the Universiti Brunei Darussalam Council, the Brunei Darussalam Accounting Standards Council,{{Cite web |title=Brunei Darussalam Accounting Standards Council Members |url=https://bdasc.mofe.gov.bn/SitePages/Council-Members.aspx |website=Brunei Darussalam Accounting Standards Council}} and Chair of ASEAN Digital Transformation Working Group.{{Cite news |date=September 16, 2022 |title=ASEAN Economic Ministers' Meeting |work=RTB News |url=https://www.brudirect.com/news.php?id=153085}}
Recognition and awards
- Brunei Women’s Forum Women Achievers in Corporate Sectors Award (2010){{Cite news |last=Thien |first=Rachel |date=August 6, 2010 |title=Four Bruneian Women Honoured for Achievements |work=Brunei Times |url=https://asiaincforum.com/press-release-four-bruneian-women-honoured-for-achievements/}}
- Outstanding Entrepreneur Awards for Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (2010){{Cite web |title=Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards Hall of Fame 2010 |url=https://apea.asia/brunei/hall-of-fame-br-2010/ |website=Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards}}
- 50 of Brunei’s Most Influential Women Brunei by Inspire (2014){{Cite web |title=50 Most Influential Women Brunei by Inspire |url=https://inspirebn.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/inspire-2nd-issue-lr.pdf |website=Inspire Magazine Brunei}}
- Brunei’s 50 Most Inspiring LinkedIn Icons (2021){{Cite web |title=Brunei's 50 Most Inspiring LinkedIn Icons of 2021 |url=https://thebruneian.news/2022/01/03/bruneis-50-most-inspiring-linkedin-icons-2021/ |website=The Bruneian News}}
- Asia’s Women Leader (August 2022)
- Cambodia Special Award (November 2022)
- Asia’s Most Inspiring Executive (2022){{Cite web |title=Haslina Taib Wins Asia's Most Inspiring Executives 2022 {{!}} ACES Awards |url=https://www.acesawards.com/stories/leadership/haslina-taib/ |access-date= |website=www.acesawards.com}}
References
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Category:21st-century businesswomen
Category:Bruneian businesspeople
Category:Alumni of Cranfield University
Category:Harvard Business School alumni