Haikal Akmar serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer of United Overseas Australia Ltd (UOA Group) and Chief Executive of UOA Academy. UOA Group, a listed entity, stands among the region’s leading real estate development and property investment companies, with operations spanning Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

With more than 18 years of experience across hospitality, retail, real estate, property development, and financial services, Haikal’s leadership extends beyond traditional HR. His portfolio covers business P&L management, organisational culture, leadership development, and building future-ready capabilities.

He also contributes at the national level as Co-Chair of the Tourism Productivity Nexus under the Malaysia Productivity Corporation and as a Council Member of MyMahir Future Skills under TalentCorp. His work reflects a consistent vision: shaping meaningful, resilient, and future-driven workforces for a rapidly changing world.