ADS4BUCKS CHAIRMAN BIODATA

Dr. Hj Zainol Anuar bin Mohd Sharif had obtained his Ph.D. in Control Engineering (specialized in Control and Robotics) and had served University of Technology (UTM) as a lecturer and an Associate Professor until 1991. He then joined a public listed company, Golden Hope Plantations Berhad, until 1995, where he had gained vast exposure in international trade and corporate management. Throughout these years, he had also attended various relevant courses, such as: Financial Analysis, Project Control/Management, Manufacturing Practices, Managerial Grid Management and Marketing Management.
Dr. Zainol was the co-founder of Sure Return Corporation (M) Sdn. Bhd., first CEO and presently being the Managing Director since December, 2006. Prior to Sure Return Corporation, he had been very active in direct selling, particularly MLM and Networking, and had achieved the highest level. He was also very active in the association and had been the President of Malaysian Direct Distribution Association (MDDA) for four years, between 2005 to 2009. By virtue of being the President of MDDA, he had contributed in various committees and activities in the Ministry of Domestic Trade & Consumer Affairs (MDTCA), Ministry of Health, Ministry of Finance, EPU (PM’s Dept.) and other relevant agencies.
In addition, Dr. Zainol is also very concern on the development and performance of GIAB Resources Sdn. Bhd., especially the e-commerce program known as Ads4bucks and other related activities. His vast experiences in various fields would assist and ensure GIAB Resources achieves its future projection/targets.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
1. Ph.D. in Control Engineering (1985)City University, London, UK(Control Engineering / Robotics & Automation)
2. M.Sc. in Systems Engineering (1980)City University, London, UK
3. B.Sc.(Hons.) in Mechanical Engineering (1978)Brighton Polytechnic, UK
4. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (1st Class) (1974)Institut Teknologi Kebangsaan, Kuala Lumpur

MEMBERSHIPS
1. REGISTERED ENGINEER, BOARD OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA
2. GRADUATE MEMBER, INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA
3. MEMBER, MALAYSIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT (MMIM)
4. MEMBER, INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC ENGINEERS (MIEEE)(FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS, UP TO 2008)AWARD / RECOGNITION
Awarded the “EXCELLENT SERVICE” CertificateBy Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (1986)

WORKING EXPERIENCES
1. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT (DIRECT SELLING)(2009 onwards), Channel Degree Sdn. Bhd.
- Responsible on developing/implementing alternative techniques in order to increase sales of the company.
2. PRESIDENT, MDDA (2007 – 2009) … http://mdda.org.my
- Established alternative management technique which was based on OPEN management & CONCENSUS where all EXCO members must participate in every discussion and decision making. This had instilled better team spirit, commitment and group concerted effort in the management.- Developed better rapport between MDDA and the Ministry for better understanding and beneficial to the development of Direct Selling Industry.- Submitted proposals which contributed to the formulation of guidelines for SELF- REGULATION of Direct Selling Industry in Malaysia.- Presented proposal to the Custom Department on the GST calculation for Direct Selling businesses in Malaysia.
3. COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR BCIC – 2, JPM (MTEN) (2007 onwards)
- This committee is responsible for preparing the blue print regarding the participation of BUMIPUTRA in the retail business in Malaysia.- Have presented a paper on the participation and contribution of BUMIPUTRA in DIRECT SELLING Industry, which also include the proposal on methods to assist the existing Bumiputra entrepreneurs.
4. MANAGING DIRECTOR, SURE RETURN CORPORATION (M) SDN. BHD(December, 2006 onwards)
- Responsible on the administration, IT, Corporate Affairs and the overall management and operation of the company. Departments involved are (a) Administration, Corporate Affairs & IT, (b) Marketing & Business Development, (c) Production & Logistics, (d) Plantations, and (e) Research & Development (R & D)
5. PRESIDENT, MDDA (2005 – 2007)
- Responsible on the management and operation of the Association which had about 55 corporate & associate members, of which 14 are the EXCO members.- Represented the Association in relation to all matters with respect to direct selling and which were connected to the Ministry Of Domestic Trade & Consumer Affairs (KPDN & HEP), Ministry of Health, Ministry of Finance and other relevant ministries.
6. SPEAKER (DIRECT SELLING) for Ministry of Domestic Trade & Consumer Affairs(2005 -2008)
- Presented lectures on various aspects of direct selling and concepts of binary and pyramid to the enforcement officers of Ministry of Domestic Trade & Consumer Affairs throughout the country.
7. COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR DIRECT SELLING, Ministry of Domestic Trade & Consumer Affairs (2004 onwards)
- Participate in all meeting related to the development, monitoring and marketing plan of direct selling business in the country.- Also involve in discussions with respect to policies, ethics and rules & regulation related to direct selling.
8. VICE PRESIDENT, MDDA - Malaysia Direct Distribution Association (2003 – 2005)
- Held the KPDN & HEP portfolio and represented the association at all meetings related to direct selling in the Ministry of Domestic Trade & Consumer Affairs.
9. MANAGING DIRECTOR, SURE RETURN MANUFACTURING SDN. BHD.(2004 onwards)
10. EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN (Zafali Trading Sdn. Bhd., Zafali Property Sdn. Bhd., Zafali Engineering (M) Sdn. Bhd.) & PARTNER (Zafali Enterprise) (1995 - onwards)
11. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SURE RETURN CORPORATION (M) SDN. BHD. (CORPORATE AFFAIRS & IT (January, 2001 – December, 2006))
12. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO), (& In-charge of Admin. & Accounts)SURE RETURN CORPORATION (M) SDN. BHD. (January,1999 – December, 2000)
- Contributed in the initial development and operation set up of the company.- Developed the overall SOP in various sections/departments, which include the following: administration, IT (data entry & data processing), Factory (raw materials & production processes), marketing, accounts and logistics.- Design and implemented the complex for cultivation of ganoderma lucidum, powder processing and production facilities of the company in Perak.
13. PROJECT INITIATOR, COORDINATOR & ACCOUNTS ADMINISTRATOR of MASGANO CORPORATION SDN. BHD.(Cultivation of Ganoderma Lucidum in Selangor) (1997 – 2001)
14. MEMBER OF THE ADVISORY BOARD (Secretary), DXN MARKETING SDN. BHD. (MLM Direct Selling Company) (1995 – 1997)
- Being the Secretary to the Board, responsible on meetings with the distributors and the management.- Assisted the company in formulating the policy which govern the activities of the distributors / members.
15. PROJECT MANAGER (Parquet Project)GOLDEN HOPE PLANTATIONS BERHAD (1993 – 1995)
- Responsible on the development of the project from the initial stage, which include the design of factory, design of machinery, raw materials supply system and processing technique, assembly process, packaging systems and delivery systems.
16. PROJECT MANAGER (Palm Oil Mill Automation)GOLDEN HOPE PLANTATIONS BERHAD (1991-1993)
- Led the team which design and implement the mill wide automation concept. Concentration was given to the automation of the sterilizer, screw presses and the mill boilers.- Implemented the automation based on the Hierarchical & Decentralized Control technique.- Coordinate & monitor the participating groups which include the company and several other universities.
17. SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER (NR – TPE Project)GOLDEN HOPE PLANTATIONS BERHAD (1991 – 1993)
- A Join venture projet between Golden Hope Plantations Berhad and Advanced Elastomer Systems (USA) which involved in the research and productions of natural rubber thermoplastic elastomer producs which can be recycled.- Responsible on the R&D of the products and marketing.- Represented company to USA productions plant and attached to the marketing section in Singapore.
18. ASSOCIATE PROFESSORFACULTY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, UTM(August 1988 – July 1991)
- As the Head of RESEARCH in Control, Automation and Robotics- Supervised projects at various levels: Ph.D., M.Sc. and B.Sc.- Also involved in the external financed research projects on the related fields.- Presented papers at international conferences.- Presented lectures in the related fields of specialization.
19. VISITING LECTURER / RESEARCHERTOKYO UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE & TECHNOLOGY (TUAT)(1987, ONE MONTH)
- Presented lectures to students (B.Sc., M.Sc. & Ph.D. ) on Control & Robotics- Presented papers at International Conference on Control, Automation and Robotics.- Performed join research on Control & Robotics, involving the concept of Hierarchical & Decentralized Control of industrial robots.
20. LECTURERFACULTY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, UTM (1980 – 1988)
21. ASSISTANT LECTURER “A”FACULTY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, UTM (1978 – 1979)
22. ASSISTANT LECTURER “B”FACULTY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, ITK, KL (1974 - 1977)
23. TRAINEE DRAUGHTMANALCAN MALAYSIA BERHAD, PJ (1971)