Ahmad Izham Omar is Chief Explorer of Komet, a content company focusing on new and progressive creative content from Southeast Asia. He was the former Executive Director of Content & Creative of Disney+ for Southeast Asia.</ref>[1][2][3][4]

He was also the former chief executive office of Primeworks Studios. He was also formerly the chief executive officer of Media Prima Television Network (MPTN), which included all four free-to-air television channels owned by the Malaysian media group including, TV3, ntv7, 8TV,[5] and TV9.

Izham's other notable stints have included heading the Media Prima Radio Networks (MPRN) with popular Malaysian radio stations including Hot FM, Kool FM, Fly FM and One FM in its stable.

A multi award-winning music producer, arranger, songwriter and musician, Izham's musical career started with legendary Positive Tone record label in 1994,[6] producing progressive music that captured the imagination of Malaysia. He first became well known by being associated the vocal group called Innuendo which he popularized.

His other feats also include launching a world-class video portal called Tonton, which was heralded as a breakthrough by the global industry, being awarded the Most Promising Entrepreneur Award by Enterprise Asia, being accepted as a delegate in the prestigious Asia Society 21 Young Leader's Summit, and recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Award by VIMA (Voice of Independent Music Awards) for his contribution to music.

Izham was also the Chairman of the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia (CMCF) besides being a Trustee of Yayasan 1Malaysia. He had a monthly column in the New Straits Times called “For The Record” where he talks about all things music and creativity.

References

  1. ↑ Cheema, Sukhbir (November 17, 2020). "Malaysia's Ahmad Izham Omar is now an executive director at Disney+". Mashable. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  2. ↑ Wong, Ee Lin (November 17, 2020). "Media Prima's Primework Studios ex-CEO appointed executive director for Disney+". The Edge Markets. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Disney+ hires Ahmad Izham Omar for South-East Asia role". The Star. November 17, 2020. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  4. ↑ Frater, Patrick (November 16, 2020). "Disney Plus Hires Izham Omar for South East Asia Role". Variety. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Choice judges". Archived from the original on 15 July 2019. Retrieved 17 June 2008.
  6. ↑ "A music man and his new beat". Asia Africa Intelligence Wire. 4 November 2004. Retrieved 17 June 2008.
  • Sourced from Media Prima Berhad's webpage


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