EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2024 Malaysia judging panel

Dato’ Kamarul A Muhamed 

Founder and Group Chief Executive Officer, Aerodyne Group

Kamarul A Muhamed

Dato’ Kamarul A Muhamed, founder and Group CEO of Aerodyne Group, has propelled the Malaysian-based drone solutions provider to the forefront of the global industry. Under his leadership, Aerodyne has achieved the remarkable distinction of being ranked the number one drone services provider worldwide by Drone Industry Insights of Germany. What began as a three-person start-up in 2014 has now expanded into a global leader with a presence in 35 countries, all within just six years.

Dato’ Kamarul’s contributions to the industry have been widely recognized through numerous accolades, including EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2020, EY Technology Entrepreneur of the Year 2020 Malaysia, Technode Global’s Startup Leader of the Year 2021 and SEBA Entrepreneur of the Year 2020. Beyond his achievements with Aerodyne, he served on several prestigious councils, including the Economic Action Council, the Digital Economy and 4IR Policy Council, the Bumiputera Prosperity Council, and the Board of Directors of Bank Negara Malaysia. He is also a member of Forbes Business Councils.

As a TEDx speaker and thought leader in the drone industry, Dato’ Kamarul has shared his expertise on AI, drones, and Industry 4.0 on global stages. His academic contributions include roles as a Professor of Practice at Putra Business School and as an Adjunct Professor at UPM, UIAS, and UMPSA.

A visionary and futurist, Dato’ Kamarul is deeply passionate about human history, astronomy, theoretical physics, and technology, with a belief in advancing humanity toward equality and freedom. An avid traveler, he has explored over 100 countries, capturing the world’s beauty through his personal drones.

EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Malaysia

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