Board of Directors

YBhg. Dato' Baidzawi bin Che Mat has over 35 years of extensive domestic and international experience in finance, accounting, corporate governance, investment management and the oil and gas sector. His professional career spans senior leadership positions across Malaysia, Iraq, Myanmar, Sudan and South Sudan.

He served as the Chief Executive Officer of the East Coast Economic Region Development Council ("ECERDC") from 2019 until his retirement on 28 February 2026. During his tenure, he led the implementation of the East Coast Economic Region Master Plan 2.0 and spearheaded various strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening investment, infrastructure development and socioeconomic growth within the East Coast Economic Region.

Under his leadership, ECERDC secured investment commitments and facilitated the implementation of various high-impact projects across the East Coast, including infrastructure, industrial, tourism and economic development initiatives. He also strengthened strategic collaboration with federal and state agencies, government leaders and private-sector stakeholders to support inclusive and sustainable regional development.

Prior to his appointment as Chief Executive Officer, YBhg. Dato' Baidzawi served as General Manager of the Finance Division of ECERDC from 2016 to 2018. Earlier in his career, he held various senior finance and management positions with PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd., including General Manager, Senior Manager and Manager within the Finance and Services Division, and undertook international assignments in Iraq, Dubai, Sudan, South Sudan and Myanmar. His extensive experience encompasses financial management, accounting, audit and oil and gas operations.