Mohd Atasha is an internationally-recognized Strategic Advisor with over 20 years of experience in digital technology and business transformation. A globally certified practitioner in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and FinOps, Atasha has become the go-to advisor for organizations ranging from innovative startups to Fortune 500 companies and government agencies.
Professional Journey
Atasha’s career highlights include :
- Successfully co-leading the turnaround of a SaaS company backed by MUFG (the largest bank in Japan) and NTT Docomo (the largest telco in Japan), achieving 50% year-on-year growth.
- Securing over 11,000 jobs and more than $7 billion in investments for Malaysia within a two-year period
- Serving as an Advisor for the eFounders Program by Alibaba Group and UNCTAD
- Being appointed as an International Consultant by the International Trade Centre (ITC) in Geneva to advise on the Netherlands Trust Fund IV portfolio.
Areas of Expertise
Atasha offers strategic advice in :
- Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, and Leadership
- Digital Risk Protection, Counter-Intelligence & Geopolitics
- Artificial Intelligence & FinOps
His advisory services have empowered organizations across Asia, Europe, and Africa to achieve their strategic goals.
Global Stage
Atasha has shared his insights as a speaker at local, regional and global events, including :
- United Nations Geneva
- ASEAN-Japan Business Meeting
- Global Ventures Summit
- Alibaba Group’s eFounders Programme
- Global Investment Leaders (Family offices, PE and VC)
- IFN Investor Forum
- Seedstars Lausanne
- Google Singapore
- Malaysia South-South Association
Beyond the Boardroom
Entertainment Production : He has ventured into producing a Romantic Comedy TV-Web series in Los Angeles. This project, featuring an international cast from renowned shows, aims to spotlight the diversity of Asian American talent.
Martial Arts : Mohd Atasha is also a practitioner of Silat, a traditional Malaysian martial art. This pursuit not only keeps him physically fit but also connects him to his cultural roots and enhances his discipline and focus.
Client and Partner Testimonials
“Atasha is highly capable solutions driven person and he knew how to work with us and challenge the way we think about our business and our unique value proposition. He is amazing individual and I would not hesitate to work with him again on any venture because his problem solving skills and ability to think out of the box.” – See Wai Hun, CEO, Juris Technologies
“Atasha is very focused and a go getter when it comes to making things possible for his stakeholders. His ability to see the business perspective enables him to engineer solutions with the least friction.” – Arvind Srinivasan, CFO, Standard Chartered Global Business Services
“I’ve met Atasha much earlier and we had connected well from the get-go. A good listener and willing to hear out ideas before sharing his thoughts/views. Would be a good mentor to aspiring young business leaders out there!” – Nizam Mohd Reza, COO, VentureTECH
“Atasha has always been super helpful for me finding networks in Malaysia and Southeast Asia startup ecosystem, being professional with the right understanding of my business interest. At the same time, his smile, atmosphere, casualness makes me relaxed anytime. It’s been a pleasure meeting him and I have no doubt about his success going ahead.” – Kazuya Murata, Senior Director, NTT Docomo Ventures
“Committed, focussed and never losing sight of what needs to be accomplished. In my dealings with him, he has always been respectful, humble and unafraid of doing the tough things. He is very sociable and doesn’t hesitate to help others.” – Arun Augustine, Board Member, Emerio (an NTT Ltd company)
Mohd Atasha continues to push the boundaries of strategic advisory, combining technical knowledge with business acumen. His ability to connect with people, challenge conventional thinking, and deliver results has made him a strategic asset to organizations navigating the complexities of the modern business landscape.