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Tan Sri Dr. Syed Azman Syed Ibrahim
Tan Sri Dr. Syed Azman Syed Ibrahim, born on March 23, 1960, in Sungai Petani, Kedah, is an entrepreneur known for his strategic leadership and vision. He began his career in the Royal Intelligence Corps of the Malaysian Armed Forces, serving for 30 years before retiring as a Major in 1994.
Tan Sri Dr. Syed Azman started his business career by selling imported cars and expanded his automotive ventures by securing franchises with prestigious global brands such as Honda, Chevrolet, Ford, Smart, Audi, and Suzuki. Today, his automotive portfolio includes Weststar Auto, a leading Honda dealership in Malaysia, Weststar Motors specialising in imported luxury cars, and Weststar Maxus, a prominent distributor of commercial vehicles nationwide.
In 2002, Tan Sri Dr. Syed Azman founded Weststar Aviation Services, a leading provider of offshore helicopter transportation services operating extensively across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Under his leadership, The Weststar Group has diversified its operations across the automotive, aviation, defence, construction, properties, insurance, ICT, food & beverage, and renewable energy sectors, with business activities spanning across 11 countries.