Dato’ Sri Idris Jala is a huge advocate for building God-centred households. Married for 37 years to Ngan, they have 2 sons (Leon and Max), and 2 grandchildren (Isla and Jett) from their eldest son Leon and daughter-in-law Andrea.
Recognized by Bloomberg as one of the top ten Influential Policymakers in the world, Idris is a transformation expert in turning around companies' performance through his Big Fast Results method and transformational strategies that are innovative, rigorous, and relevant to today's demands and serves as Chairman and CEO of PEMANDU Associates, a consultancy specializing in public sector transformation and business turnaround. He also co-hosts a leadership podcast called the Game of Impossible with his son Leon.
Idris is also the Founder and Executive Chairman of The Global Transformation Forum (GTF), the world's singular platform for influential, global leaders to engage and share experiences and best practices to drive transformation.
He also spent 23 years at Shell, rising the ranks to hold senior positions including Vice President, of Shell Retail International and Vice President of Business Development Consultancy, based in the UK. He was appointed the CEO of Shell Middle Distillates (SMDS) Bintulu and Shell Sri Lanka. Both companies saw successful business turnarounds under his leadership.