Major General Abdul Karim Ahmad is a distinguished Malaysian defence leader whose career reflects extensive experience in strategic studies, national resilience and senior-level security leadership.
His professional record encompasses defence education, strategic preparedness and whole-of-government and whole-of-society approaches to national security. His work has contributed to strengthening institutional understanding of the evolving security environment and the importance of coordinated national resilience.
In 2025, he assumed leadership of the National Resilience College as its fourth Commandant. The College provides high-level strategic studies in national defence and security, supporting the development of senior leaders and informed strategic thinking.
His appointment to World Trade Chamber Malaysia’s International Advisory Board recognises his distinguished experience in defence leadership, strategic education and national resilience.