Nazib leads the regional implementation of relevant initiatives and programs to attract, nurture and retain talents. In this role, he facilitates collaboration, harmonizing the objectives of the Government, industry, academia and other key stakeholders. His work is central to building a resilient talent pipeline in the Southern Region, ensuring that regional workforce capabilities are not only industry-ready but future-proofed against global shifts.

Prior to joining TalentCorp, he served in an agency under the Prime Minister’s Department managing funds and strategic initiatives in the Southern Region, as well as with a state-owned entity in Johor. This experience in regional growth is vital to understanding cross-border workforce dynamics, which allows him to navigate the complexities of talent development with a holistic perspective.

He holds a Master of Business Administration and also a member of the Johor Talent Development Council (JTDC). Nazib currently sits in various strategic committees for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) and currently serves as the primary liaison officer for the Malaysia-Singapore Joint Working Group for Talent Development, the cross-border bilateral platform established to strategize and operationalize impactful initiatives on talent for the JS-SEZ.