Andrew Chong | CEO
Centre for Industrial Relation and Network (CiRNeT)

Andrew Chong was a graduate of the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology. He has over 20 years’ experience in the market development in engineering and education industry. He possesses a profound understanding and actively engages in advocating for government policies related to high-value job creation and the readiness of graduates for the industry. Currently, he holds advisory roles across multiple higher education institutions in the region, focusing on fostering collaboration between industry and academia to stimulate innovation and economic development. Additionally, he serves as the Director for a leading German railway engineering company where he spearheads expansion initiatives throughout the Asia Pacific region. With extensive experience in both European and Asian contexts, he leverages his cross-cultural expertise to offer strategic guidance on the systematic implementation of knowledge and technology transfer, benefiting government agencies, universities, and industries alike. 1.Director (Asia Pacific) REHAU Railway Solution 2. CEO @ Faculty Programme appointed as ‘Adjunct Professors’, have committed up to 30 hours a year of their time to provide mentorship to university students and lecturers, and even guide universities on matters such as curriculum development to ensure industry relevance. 3.Assistant Head (Education) European Chamber of Commerce Malaysia· To facilitate heightened collaboration between academia and industry from both the European Union and Malaysia, thereby nurturing continued growth within the education sector. 3Advisor, Centre for Railway Infrastructure and Engineering (CRIE) at UniversitiTunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)The active voice and advocacy for policies within the Railway, Transportation, and Infrastructure sectors directed towards governmental authorities.