Datuk Jake Abdullah — Co-Founder
A veteran in the media and broadcast industry with over 30 years experience, 15 years in a C-Level role. I have worked extensively in South Asia with the set up of several award winning and market leading radio stations including Gen And JAK FM in Indonesia and AMSI and the Red Group In India. I served briefly as board member for Ad Rep in China and was instrumental in Astro Radio being the #1 Radio Broadcaster in Malaysia with over 80% share of Revenue . I helmed Rocketfuel Entertainment (under Astro) and turned around their Talent Division to make it profitable while managing Malaysia's biggest entertainment talents including Zizan Razak, Lisa Surihani etc. I have conceptualised and developed several award winning media, branding and marketing solutions for many clients in the Malaysian media industry and often works directly with clients from brainstorm stage to delivery After over two decades of helming Astro Radio and Rocketfuel Entertainment, I made the transition to the digital and fintech world in August 2019 joining s startup (Fave). I headed a boutique creative agency - Pyjama Media and in January 2021, decided to follow my passion of fitness and also broadcasting. Started a podcast called OJ chitchats with Oon Yeoh where we speak to interesting Malaysians on all aspects of the country. Then I joined Media Prima Audio as their Strategic Advisor to turn around their business I am well versed in branded content, social influencing, marketing, creative ideation and also speak regularly on leadership and motivation throughout Malaysia I believe in continuous learning and also to keep reinventing one's self to adapt in this fast paced world I also have a deep passion to motivate and help and I continuously am looking for ways to be of service
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned leader in the media and entertainment industry with a strong focus on strategy and innovation.
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Experience: 32 yrs
Skills
- Business Strategy
- Leadership
- Media Strategy
- New Business Development
- Customer Insight
Career Highlights
- Over 30 years in media and broadcasting.
- Led Astro Radio to become Malaysia's top broadcaster.
- Expert in media strategy and personal branding.
Work Experience
ProxifAI Sdn Bhd
Co-Founder (1 mo)
London Speaker Bureau Asia
Public Speaker (1 yr)
Taylor's College
Adjunct Professor (2 yrs 6 mos)
MALAYSIAN DYNAMIC MEDIA SDN BHD
Chief Everything Officer (3 yrs 10 mos)
UNITAR International University
Adjunct Professor (4 yrs 4 mos)
Media Prima Audio
Strategic Advisor (5 yrs)
PYJAMA MEDIA SDN BHD
Chief Executive Officer (5 mos)
UCSI
Industry Advisory Panel (2 yrs 4 mos)
Fave
Managing Director (1 yr 2 mos)
Commercial Radio Malaysia
President (1 yr 9 mos)
1M4U
Chief Executive Officer (3 mos)
Astro Radio
Chief Executive Officer (23 yrs 2 mos)
CHIEF CONTENT OFFICER (16 yrs 9 mos)
Airtime Management & Programming Sdn Bhd
Group General Manager (15 yrs 9 mos)
DMC MALAYSIA
MANAGER (2 yrs)
Education
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at University of Liverpool
ASEAN SENIOR MANAGERS DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMME at Harvard Business School
Certificate at Lionel University
Certificate at Lionel University