2025 Speaker's Profile

Jake Abdullah
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Datuk Jake Abdullah is a veteran media and entertainment leader with over 30 years of transformative impact across broadcast, fintech, and government-linked sectors. Former CEO of Astro Radio and Rocketfuel Entertainment, he launched award-winning stations in Malaysia, Indonesia, and India, and played a pivotal role in IM4U under the Prime Minister’s Office. Currently strategy advisor at Media Prima Audio, he spearheaded its turnaround into a profitable, award-winning company, notably creating the world’s first AI radio announcer. Founder of Malaysian Dynamic Media, he advises major clients on leadership, AI, and marketing. An MBA holder from Liverpool and Harvard-trained, he is pursuing a PhD at UUM. He lectures at top Malaysian universities and trains C-level leaders nationwide. Also an author and podcaster, his book Book of Jake distils simple rules for success.