Biography — Maimunah Mohd Sharif
Learn about Maimunah Mohd Sharif, a globally recognised town planner and former UN-Habitat Executive Director, now serving as a Prize Council member.
Last updated 1 September 2026
Maimunah Mohd Sharif Member, Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize Council Property Advisor, PETRONAS, Malaysia Former Executive Director, UN-Habitat
Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif is the Property Advisor of PETRONAS, appointed from November 2025. Formerly the Executive Director of UN-Habitat (2018–2024), she is a globally recognised advocate for sustainable urban development. A professional town planner, she serves on several international panels and advisory committees, including the COP29 Urbanisation Advisory Group.
She holds a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Town Planning Studies from the University of Wales Institutes of Science and Technology, United Kingdom and a Master of Science in Planning studies from the Malaysia Science University.