Datuk Zaki has more than 28 years of work experience in Government policy, strategy, executive leadership, entrepreneurship and regulatory work.  He is well-versed in governance, politics, financial management, legal and regulatory matters.  He was formerly Managing Director of Knusford Berhad and QSR Brands as well as Executive Director of Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad. Datuk Zaki was also the Head of Policy and Special Officer to the Prime Minister from 2003 to 2009.