Dr. Sugumaran Selladurai

Corporate Advisor | Strategic Investment Advisor | Project Management

Accomplished senior executive with 30+ years of leadership in corporate management, strategic planning, infrastructure investment, and organisational transformation. Proven advisor to governments and leader of large organisations managing multimillion-ringgit portfolios. Seeking to leverage expertise as Corporate Advisor or Strategic Investment Leader to drive growth and operational excellence.

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Work Experience
Strategic Investment Advisor
Ministry of Transport, Roads and Bridges, Republic of Sudan
Jan 2018 — Dec 2019
  • Advised on strategic transport and infrastructure development projects
  • Structured funding solutions with international investors and financial institutions
  • Facilitated negotiations between ministries, investors, and engineering firms
  • Coordinated project implementation from concept to execution
Deputy Chief Executive & Dean
SEGi University & SEGi College
Jan 2009 — Dec 2022
  • Directed strategic planning and operations across multiple faculties and colleges
  • Managed 120+ staff across seven academic and operational departments
  • Oversaw financial performance with annual revenues exceeding RM47 million
  • Led institutional transformation and operational centralisation
  • Managed accreditation initiatives (MQA, AACSB, ACCA, ICAEW, CPA Australia, CIMA)
Dean, School of Management & Business
MILA University, Malaysia
Jan 2025 — PresentCurrent
  • Lead strategic planning, governance, and organisational performance
  • Drive programme development, quality assurance, and digital transformation
  • Develop industry collaborations and strategic partnerships
Education
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Universiti Utara Malaysia
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Wales, UK
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Accountancy
Boltan university, U.K
Certifications
ACCA – Professional Stage
Higher Diploma in Accounting
London Chamber of Commerce
Languages
English
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Bahasa Malaysia
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Selected Executive Achievements
30+ years of executive leadership across corporate, higher education, and infrastructure sectors.
Managed organisations with 120+ academic, operational, and administrative professionals.
Oversaw portfolios generating RM47 million+ annual revenue.
Successfully led institutional restructuring, strategic transformation, and operational integration.
Advised the Government of Sudan on transport infrastructure development and project financing.
Built strategic partnerships with universities and organisations in the UK, China, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Maldives, and the Middle East.
Increased student enrolment from ~700 to over 2,600, demonstrating growth and business development capability.
Selected Professional Achievements
Achieved Six-Star MyQUEST institutional rating.
Led accreditation of numerous undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Established international articulation and dual-degree partnerships.
Published in Scopus- and Web of Science-indexed journals.
Recipient of Best Paper Award at International Conference on Applied Business & Economic Research.
Previous Roles
Head of Operations
SEGi College Kota Damansara
Deputy Head – Faculty of Accounting, Business & Management
Lecturer – SEGi University
Assistant Accounts Manager – Origin Metal Industries Sdn. Bhd.