Mr Anwar Abdullah

As Polytron's newly appointed CEO, Anwar brings a vision of global expansion and innovation in AI-driven surveillance. His leadership will be instrumental in leveraging Polytron's proprietary AGENTIC AI LIVE 3D 360 security technology and integrating the Polytron 360 3D camera technology with Vizzio technology's revolutionary solutions into the security infrastructure. His enthusiasm for this journey is palpable and inspiring.

Before his role at Polytron, Anwar dedicated over thirty years to public service, a testament to his extensive experience and unwavering commitment, he held key appointments in the Ministry of Home Affairs, and his leadership as the Chief Executive of the Home Team Academy, the Ministry’s corporate university, led to transformative initiatives that elevated the Home Team’s status as a leader in public safety and security training.

Significant achievements marked his leadership in the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). Anwar spent an illustrious 28 years in the SCDF, and he held the appointment of Deputy Commissioner of Operations and Policy. He gained extensive experience managing organisational transformation, developing operational policies, and responding to significant fire and rescue operations.

Anwar has been deeply involved in humanitarian work, participating in two international relief missions and planning over ten others in the region. In 2004, he contributed to the ASEAN Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency Response (AADMER) in 2005. Later, he joined the UN's INSARAG under OCHA in 2008 and co-chaired its Guidelines Committee in 2018, which endorsed revised guidelines in 2019.

Throughout his illustrious career, Anwar received many awards for his service and contributions. He was honoured with the Long Service Award medal, recognising his exemplary character and outstanding service to the nation, and the Public Administration Medal (Silver) for his efficiency, competency, and diligence in fulfilling his duties as a public officer. Recently, he was awarded the Public Administration Medal (Silver) (COVID-19) for his leadership and dedication during the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic. He also received two overseas medals for his humanitarian missions in response to significant earthquakes in Nias Island in 2005 and Yogyakarta in 2006 in Indonesia. He was also recognised with the Australian ACT Award in 2005 for his assistance during significant bushfire operations in the Australian Capital Territory.

Anwar graduated with an Honours degree in Economics from the University of Newcastle, Australia, and holds a Master of Science in Risk, Crisis, and Disaster Management from the University of Leicester, United Kingdom.