Malathi Pillay

Director, Brand Equity & Communications

MRT Corporation Sdn Bhd

A seasoned communications leader and strategic thinker, Malathi Pillay brings over 25 years of expertise in brand management and integrated communications to the table. She is a firm believer that communications play a critical role in building brand trust and safeguarding reputation. Malathi has held senior leadership positions with several prominent public listed and multinational corporations, including Lendlease, Hilton Hospitality Group, BRDB, and Eastern & Oriental Berhad.

In her current role as director of brand equity and communications at MRT Corporation Sdn Bhd, Pillay leads the development and execution of the company’s brand and communications strategy in line with its refreshed strategic direction. Tasked with spearheading a company-wide brand refresh, her mandate includes repositioning MRT Corp’s external brand identity as driving internal cultural transformation to align with a renewed organizational purpose and brand ethos. A passionate advocate for professional development, Pillay is committed to nurturing the next generation of communications talent and fostering a culture of continuous learning.