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Zakir Hossain

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Director of Strategic Talent Acquisition at PayNet (Payments Network Malaysia)
📍 Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Zakir Hossain is a strategic talent acquisition leader with over 18 years of experience across the Asia Pacific region, specializing in Fintech, Banking, and Healthcare. Holding an MBA from Coventry University, he excels in data-driven hiring for technology and leadership roles. Colleagues describe him as innovative, strategic, and a true leader.

Outside of his core responsibilities, Zakir is passionate about professional growth and mentorship. He enjoys career coaching and giving talks to students and professionals about career enhancement. He actively pursues continuous learning, recently focusing on organizational development, change management, and the psychology of communication in the workplace.

He received a Dell Champion Award for his overall performance, which was signed by Michael Dell himself.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Director of Strategic Talent Acquisition
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Strategic Talent Acquisition
His entire career is focused on leading talent acquisition in the APAC region, with deep expertise in sourcing niche IT and leadership skills for regulated industries.
Career Development
He has a stated passion for talent development and career coaching, and enjoys giving career talks to both students and seasoned professionals.
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Career

Work history

11-2025
Director of Strategic Talent Acquisition
PayNet (Payments Network Malaysia)
11-2024 - 11-2025
Talent Acquisition CoE
Zuellig Pharma
6-2020 - 6-2024
Head of Talent Acquisition, Asia Pacific Region
Swift
11-2017 - 6-2020
Head of Talent Acquisition - CTSM (Vice President)
Citi
1-2016 - 11-2017
Head of Talent Acquisition
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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Education
5-2022 - 5-2024
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Global Business
Coventry University London
1999 - 2004
B.S.S
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
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