Viviantie Sarjuni

Viviantie Sarjuni is a Malaysian leader with over 20 years of experience and currently leads the award-winning Sabah Creative Economy and Innovation Centre (SCENIC), a government agency dedicated to social innovation and technology development. In January 2023, SCENIC was recognised with the Merit Award for Most Impactful Public Agency in Driving Digital Adoption.

As CEO, Viviantie has been a pioneering force in advancing Sabah’s social enterprise and tech ecosystems, especially in areas facing high poverty and unemployment rates. Under her leadership, SCENIC has supported nearly 200 social enterprises and tech startups across the state, many in rural areas, helping them secure essential funding and scale their impact. Her work has catalysed growth within Sabah’s tech ecosystem, making innovation accessible to diverse communities and aligning with SCENIC’s mission to explore alternative economic models that challenge traditional capitalist frameworks.

Viviantie’s accomplishments include the prestigious Chevening Scholarship from the UK government in 2022, the Chief Minister’s Special Award in May 2024, and recognition among the 2024 Kindness & Leadership, 50 Leading Lights in Asia Pacific. She is also listed as one of the 100 Most Inspiring Sabahan Women, reflecting her dedication to empowering marginalised communities and driving meaningful change.

Making an impact means driving meaningful change in communities and inspiring leaders who prioritise the greater good. It’s about creating a lasting transformation that extends beyond individual goals and benefits society as a whole.