Since April 2007, Haslina Taib has served as the chief executive officer of Dynamik Technologies, an information technology firm headquartered in Brunei Darussalam. Her leadership focuses on large-scale digital transformation initiatives, the integration of emerging technologies within the national infrastructure, and the promotion of STEM education initiatives designed to prepare the next generation of industry professionals.
Professional Background
Before her tenure at Dynamik Technologies, Taib gained extensive international experience working across North America and Europe. Her early career included roles at organizations such as KPMG, Panel Kerr Foster, Andersen, WPP, Hill Knowlton Europe, and the Dorchester Group of Companies. She holds a Master in Business Administration from both Harvard University and Cranfield University and maintains status as a Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
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At Dynamik Technologies, Taib manages projects aimed at the digital modernization of Brunei. She introduced AKREDI, a platform specifically designed for ASEAN Digital Credentials. Her advocacy extends to the implementation of fintech, blockchain, and low-code applications. Beyond technical implementation, she supports the local ICT ecosystem by fostering skill development in the private sector and implementing youth-focused programs such as Kids Can Code to encourage interest in science and technology.
Advisory Roles and Public Service
Taib has represented Brunei in numerous high-level international advisory capacities. She served as a member of the APEC Business Advisory Council from 2010 to 2016 and acted as the Chair of the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit in 2021. She currently serves as Chair of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council and the ASEAN Digital Transformation Working Group. Domestically, she holds positions on the Universiti Brunei Darussalam Council and the Brunei Darussalam Accounting Standards Council.
Recognition
Her career in the corporate sector has garnered multiple acknowledgments. Early recognition included the Brunei Women’s Forum Women Achievers in Corporate Sectors Award and the Outstanding Entrepreneur Awards for Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards, both received in 2010. Later distinctions include being named one of Brunei’s 50 Most Influential Women by Inspire in 2014, inclusion on the list of Brunei’s 50 Most Inspiring LinkedIn Icons in 2021, and receiving the title of Asia’s Women Leader and Asia’s Most Inspiring Executive in 2022.
Fast facts
- Born: 1966, Brunei
- Citizenship: Brunei
- Current Position: CEO, Dynamik Technologies
- Education: MBA, Harvard University and Cranfield University
- APEC Business Advisory Council Tenure: 2010–2016
- Notable Platform: AKREDI ASEAN Digital Credentials Platform
Questions readers ask
What is Haslina Taib's current primary role?
She serves as the chief executive officer of Dynamik Technologies, a position she has held since April 2007.
What professional organizations has she been involved with?
She has held leadership roles within the ASEAN Business Advisory Council, the APEC Business Advisory Council, the Universiti Brunei Darussalam Council, and the Brunei Darussalam Accounting Standards Council.
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