Ir. Tengku Kahar is the Executive Director of Gigafactory Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (GMSB), leading the company’s strategic growth and supporting the development of Malaysia’s battery manufacturing ecosystem. He also serves as Vice President, Strategy at NanoMalaysia Berhad, where he drives strategic initiatives to accelerate technology commercialization and strengthen the nation’s innovation ecosystem.

With over 20 years of experience in engineering, strategic planning, business development, and project management, he has held leadership positions across both the public and private sectors, including the Ministry of Transport, SPAD, MSC Technology Centre, MDEC, Projass Engineering, and PETRONAS.

At GMSB, Ir. Tengku Kahar focuses on strengthening local battery manufacturing capabilities, fostering strategic partnerships, and advancing clean energy solutions to support Malaysia’s transition towards a sustainable, low-carbon future.