Lynda Ghazzali (born in Sarawak, Malaysia) is an entrepreneur and a porcelain painter.

Lynda Ghazzali
Born
Sarawak, Malaysia
Alma materUniversity of Oxford
Known forPainting

Ghazzali graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom.[1] She has been dubbed the “Queen of Porcelain” in Malaysia for her work in producing a vast collection of hand-painted porcelain pieces such as vases and plates.[1] In 2011, she held a private exhibition of her artworks attended by high-profile personalities including members of Malaysian and foreign royalty.[1]

In 2010, she founded The Women's Forum Malaysia, a platform for women of different backgrounds to share personal experiences and success stories, where she is a host and speaker.[2]

She is married to a Tunisian-French, Dato’ Ali Ghazzali,[1] thus taking on the honorific title of Datin, as the wife of a title holder.

Career

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Lynda previously held the role of Chief Executive Officer at Mabkon Securities Limited in the United Kingdom.[3]

She is the founder of Hawa Ghazzali Collections specializing in jewellery made of Murano glass beads and silver. The business also includes the Hawa Ghazzali Haute Couture line of caftans designed by Lynda.[4] In 2013, Lynda launched three Hawa Ghazzali Collections outlets in Kuala Lumpur.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Grand porcelain exhibition in May". The Star Online. 22 February 2011. Archived from the original on 19 October 2022. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
  2. ^ Ling, Sharon (5 May 2010). "Women share personal experiences and success stories at forum". The Star Online. Archived from the original on 19 October 2022. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
  3. ^ Chong, Calvin (3 March 2014). "Malaysia Tatler Society - The 300 List: 'Entrepreneurial Aces'". Malaysia Tatler. Edipresse Media Asia Limited. Archived from the original on 19 October 2022. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
  4. ^ Periaswamy, Nizha (2013). "Rutin padat pemilik Hawa Ghazzali". Kosmo! (in Malay). Archived from the original on 4 March 2016.
  5. ^ Ishak, Sofyan Rizal (21 March 2013). "HGC buka 3 butik baru". Sinar Harian (in Malay). Archived from the original on 16 July 2013.