Raja Ahmad Fauzan — ESG Keynote Speaker Malaysia
Malaysia's leading ESG business champion, Bumiputera entrepreneur and international keynote speaker. Available for keynotes, panels, fireside chats and corporate workshops worldwide.
Why book Raja Ahmad Fauzan?
Raja Ahmad Fauzan (RAF) is the Founder & CEO of Coffee Star, the Malaysian Bumiputera-owned, halal-certified office coffee service operating 114+ IoT-connected Auto-Barista Machines across Malaysia and Saudi Arabia. He is the SME ESG Challenge 2025/2026 Winner, a UN Global Compact participant (member 153705) and one of Malaysia's most active voices for ESG adoption among SMEs and Bumiputera enterprises.
Audiences book him because he doesn't speak about ESG in the abstract — he speaks from the operational reality of building a Fairtrade, halal, IoT-enabled coffee company from a startup to a regional brand. He bridges Stanford GSB-trained business strategy with Islamic ethical business and Malaysian SME reality.
Topics he speaks on
Where he has spoken
- BIBAN — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Big International Business Awards Network)
- MAHA — Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture & Agrotourism Show
- BISA — Belt & Road International Summit Asia
- ASEAN-Korea Business Forum
- Bean2Blossom — coffee industry conference
- SME Corp Malaysia — Bumiputera economic platforms & ESG sessions
- UN Global Compact — Malaysia network sessions
- Mastex — innovation showcase
- Suqya — Middle East delegation
- Astro Awani, TV9 Borak SeeNI, IKIM.fm, BFM 89.9 podcast "A Fresh Take On Coffee"
Format options
- Keynote (30–60 min) — main-stage talk on ESG, Bumiputera entrepreneurship, or Coffee Star's journey
- Panel — moderated discussion on sustainability, halal economy, or SME scaling
- Fireside chat — 30–45 min conversation format with audience Q&A
- Corporate workshop (half-day or full-day) — practical ESG implementation for SMEs
- University guest lecture — entrepreneurship, sustainability, conscious capitalism
Languages & logistics
Delivers in English, Malay and Arabic. Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Available for events worldwide. Travel from KL.
Recognition & credentials
- SME ESG Challenge 2025/2026 Winner (Founder of Coffee Star)
- UN Global Compact Member, Malaysia network (153705)
- Top 10 Finalist — Hajj Sustainability Solutions
- Featured Bumiputera Entrepreneur, SME Corp Malaysia
- Stanford Graduate School of Business alumnus
- University of Portsmouth, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
- Member of IEM, ICE UK, PMI
FAQ
What does Raja Ahmad Fauzan typically charge for a keynote?
Speaking fees vary by event size, format and travel requirements. Pro-bono and reduced-fee slots are available for student events, Bumiputera economic empowerment programmes and selected ESG advocacy events. Contact via the form below for a tailored quote.
Does he speak in Malay?
Yes — keynotes can be delivered in English, Malay or Arabic, or in a bilingual format mixing English with either of the other two.
Does he travel internationally?
Yes. He has spoken in Saudi Arabia (BIBAN, Riyadh), the Middle East delegation circuit, and across ASEAN. Long-haul travel from KL is supported.
What audience size has he addressed?
From boardroom-size workshops (10–30 people) up to BIBAN main-stage and SME Corp national events with audiences in the thousands.
Can he tailor the talk to my industry?
Yes — every keynote is built bespoke. Common verticals: F&B, hospitality, halal economy, retail tech, B2B SaaS, public sector ESG, and Bumiputera entrepreneurship programmes.
Reach out for speaking enquiries
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Reach Me →Read more about Coffee Star — the halal office coffee company Raja Ahmad Fauzan founded, or about his ESG playbook for Malaysian SMEs.