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Faz Adnan

Senior Manager

Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA)

Faz Adnan’s semiconductor background spans factory-facing responsibilities and the relationships that support the wider industry. At MSIA, she connects that operating experience with workforce, investment and policy discussions.

Source published14 Jul 2026
Faz Adnan
Source image: Kepimpinan Malaysia
01 / BACKGROUND

Career & background

Her earlier work with Infineon Technologies Malaysia and STMicroelectronics Malaysia covered engineering support, quality, operational improvement, manufacturing digitalisation, HR and industrial relations. Other responsibilities included HR business partnering, corporate communication, public affairs and employee engagement.

Source-reported experienceNearly 15 years across semiconductor operations, HR, communications and stakeholder relations.
02 / CONTRIBUTIONS

Areas of contribution

At the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association, she works with ministries, agencies, manufacturers, industry bodies, embassies, universities and international partners. The areas of cooperation include investment, talent development, policy and innovation. Her earlier assignments also involved diversity initiatives and engagement with employees, unions and senior management.

03 / PERSPECTIVE

Leadership focus

Her work depends on understanding both the practical needs of semiconductor businesses and the institutions around them. Trusted relationships and continued learning connect the operational and stakeholder sides of that remit.

04 / SOURCES & CONTEXT

The basis of this profile.

This profile brings together factual career information from publicly available sources. References and publication dates are provided below.

Kepimpinan Malaysia14 Jul 2026 · Read the original publication
Source notes

The nearly fifteen-year figure concerns the wider career described in the article. It does not establish fifteen years in the MSIA Senior Manager position.

Professional details reflect the cited publication dates and may change. Third-party materials remain subject to their owners’ rights.