Keynote 1
19 November 2024, Tuesday
Keynote 1
YBhg. Dato’ Ahmad Faizal bin Abdul Rahman
Chief Executive Officer,
National Water Services Commission (SPAN)
Dato’ Ahmad Faizal bin Abdul Rahman is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara (SPAN).
He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and financial Management from the University of Essex, United Kingdom, and studied the Advanced Management and Leadership Programme at Said Business School, University of Oxford, United Kingdom. Dato’ Ahmad Faizal, an Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) member, is also an alumnus of the Emile Woolf College in the United Kingdom.
Before being appointed the CEO of SPAN, Dato’ Ahmad Faizal served as the Executive Director and CEO of Ranhill SAJ Sdn Bhd from 2017 to 2019. He was also the CEO and Director of Pengurusan Aset Air Berhad (PAAB) from 2009 to 2016. In addition, he has held roles in various companies, including Prokhas Sdn Bhd and Aseambankers Malaysia Berhad. Currently, he is the Head of National Critical Information Infrastructure (NCII) for Water, Sewerage, and Waste Management, as well as the Commandant of the 60th Water Specialist Regiment (AW), Royal Army Engineers Regiment.
With a proven track record in various organizations, including government-linked companies, he has extensive experience in administration, finance, and business management. With over 15 years as a leader in the water industry, he is well-positioned to provide executive leadership to SPAN, the regulatory body for the water services industry, to achieve its vision and mission.
Regulatory Framework of Effective NRW Management
This keynote speech highlights regulatory approach to Non-Revenue Water (NRW) management, focusing on achievements, challenges, and future directions. Despite slight reductions in NRW levels from 36.2% in 2008 to 34.6% in 2023, ongoing issues such as funding gaps, aging infrastructure, and limited expertise hinder progress. Success stories from Johor and Selangor demonstrate the impact of leadership, technical capacity, and proactive investments. The speech outlines SPAN’s regulatory strategies, including NRW Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), business planning integration, enforcement, and competency development. Emphasizing collaboration among stakeholders and the adoption of smart technologies, to address the need for sustainable NRW solutions aligned with the ESG framework and Water Sector Transformation 2040 (AIR2040) agenda.
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