Ahmad Izham OMAR
Ahmad Izham OMAR Chief Executive Officer, Primeworks Studios With a life-long mission to always produce something new, exciting and different, Ahmad Izham Omar has ignited many different industries. In 8TV he created a strong Malaysian TV station. Breaking-even in a record 18 months, 8TV received global recognition for creative excellence. From 2011 to 2015, he held the posts of Chief Executive Officer, Television Networks, Media Prima overseeing TV3, ntv7, 8TV and TV9 as well as Chief Executive Officer of Primeworks Studios, Malaysia’s leading content company, specializing in movies, television programs, animation and more. In 2016 he focused solely as Chief Executive Officer of Primeworks Studios, producing content for consumption across the world. From 2005 to 2010, he was Media Prima’s Head Of Radio, where he launched Malaysia’s top radio stations Hot FM, Fly FM and One FM. In 2009 and 2010, Izham was also the CEO of Alt Media, leading the broadcasting industry’s foray into new media. Here he launched a world-class video streaming service called tonton, heralded as a breakthrough in the region. A multi award-winning music producer, arranger, songwriter and musician, Izham has worked on albums from artists including Faizal Tahir, Jaclyn Victor, Innuendo, Siti Nurhaliza, Ferhad, Poetic Ammo, Too Phat, Malique and Camelia. He has won multiple AIM and Anugerah Juara Lagu awards. Izham has also worked with artists from around the world, including an album released in the UK by the Irish rock group Relish. Izham started his musical career with the legendary Positive Tone record label in 1994, producing progressive music that captured the imagination of Malaysia.
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