Dr. Hari Narayanan

DR. HARI NARAYANAN has amassed over 35 years of experience spanning industry and academia. He spent more than two decades at Motorola Solutions, rising from a technical staff member to leading the R&D organization and serving as Managing Director for Penang operations. Dr. Hari transitioned to academia in 2019, joining APU as Senior Director of Organizational Development before assuming the role of Vice Chancellor in 2020 and later President in 2022. After leaving Motorola Solutions in 2018, he took on several leadership roles, including Chairman of the Board of Governors at USM.

In January 2024, Dr. Hari became CEO of Penang Skills Development Centre (PSDC), focusing on talent development and positioning PSDC as a premier centre for TVET graduates. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from UMIST, UK and various professional accolades,

including being a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of IMechE, IET and CMI. Dr. Hari has received numerous awards for his management, leadership, and contributions to the industry, including the Public Bank-MIM Senior Manager of the Year, Best CEO by MOHE for his contributions in the CEO Faculty program and an Honorary Doctorate in Engineering from UMP. He continues to contribute through the EPN platform by leading initiatives in enhancing the talent supply from universities specifically for the E&E industry.