Renowned supermodel and catwalk producer, Jessica Minh Anh, has ascended to a prestigious position as an official board member of the University Technology PETRONAS' International Advisory Council (IAC). Distinguished as the sole alumni handpicked for this honor, Jessica joins a cadre of global industry luminaries and PETRONAS' top brass to sculpt the future of UTP.
In her role on the IAC, Jessica graced the UTP's energy and sustainability forum, sharing the stage with PETRONAS' former president, senior executives, the UTP Vice Chancellor, and esteemed professors from leading universities like Princeton and Monash. Her discourse centered on revolutionizing higher education, fostering a culture of lifelong learning, nurturing technopreneurship, and generating value for stakeholders.
Jessica expressed, "Representing UTP alumni at this pivotal forum was a profound honor. Advancing the university on a path of sustainability and innovation is not just essential; it's our collective responsibility for the future."
After over a decade, Jessica's return to UTP was a homecoming of inspiration. She explored the new chemical engineering lab, the innovation center, and engaged with the university's vibrant community, imparting her vision to hundreds of staff and students.
Recognized for her innovative approach to sustainability, Jessica was invited by the UTP Chancellor and PETRONAS executives to be the first alumnus to set foot on UTP's solar-powered roof. This visit echoed her groundbreaking achievement of producing the world's first solar-powered catwalk at Spain's Gemasolar power plant.
Jessica's academic journey at UTP was marked by excellence, earning her a full scholarship for her Bachelor's Degree in Business Information System and the coveted Rector Award for her academic and extracurricular prowess. Her quest for knowledge continued with a full scholarship for a Master's Degree in Marketing Communications at the University of Birmingham, UK.
As a dynamic event director and student ambassador, Jessica garnered numerous accolades, including Best Director for her role in crafting the universities' annual entertainment spectacles. Her leadership extended to cultural and societal realms, culminating in her election as the Culture & Society Executive Officer of UTP's Student Representative Council and her portrayal in PETRONAS Twin Towers' iconic Skybridge commercial. In the UK, she swiftly ascended to represent all postgraduate students as the Postgraduate Officer of the Guild of Students at the University of Birmingham. Jessica Minh Anh also represented UK postgraduates at a European Postgraduate Conference in Switzerland.
Jessica's artistic lineage shone brightly from an early age, with her piano prowess and her triumph as the lead singer in a Pop-Rock band at UTP's Battle of the Bands. Her recent Malaysian sojourn offered a heartwarming reunion with her bandmates and university peers, now esteemed figures in the nation's engineering and energy sectors.
Jessica's collaboration with PETRONAS has left an indelible mark, with the J Spring Fashion Show on the PETRONAS Twin Towers' Skybridge garnering widespread acclaim. Her heartfelt interviews with NTV7, 8TV, Marie Claire, ELLE, and ICON magazine reflect her deep affection for PETRONAS and Malaysia, underscoring her role in a partnership that continues to celebrate innovation and cultural heritage.
JMA Team