2024 Judge's Profile

Zatalini Zulkiply

APAC Communications Director

GE Vernova

As the Regional Leader, Lini is responsible for leading the communications function to deliver on business priorities for 16 markets across the region. She is passionate about story-telling and being a brand custodian for GE Vernova’s portfolio of energy businesses that is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy globally.

In her current role, she oversees external communications (traditional and digital media, thought leadership, branding, public affairs and community building) and internal/ crisis communications to strengthen brand visibility and support business growth. She also leads digital marketing campaigns to influence and support lead generation to support the commercial pipeline. She is also responsible for supporting the building of culture through diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Throughout her 17-year career, Lini has served various Fortune 100 companies including Honeywell as Regional Marketing Communications Director, Home & Building Technologies, Procter & Gamble as Corporate Communications and Government Relations Manager – Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei. She has extensive experience working across various markets throughout Asia. Her early career includes roles in General Electric as Corporate Communications Manager. She also has experience serving the public through her roles in British High Commission and Khazanah Nasional.

In 2007, Lini completed her Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Major, Environmental Health) from the International Islamic University Malaysia.

She is based out of Malaysia with her 11-year-old son and husband. Lini is passionate about diversity and inclusion matters and is a committee member of the GE Woman’s Network. She is an athlete and avid practitioner of all forms of movement including parkour, weightlifting, endurance racing, and martial arts. She is also a certified Associate level coach from the International Coaching Federation.