Headhunters would have a field day trying to place the likes of Abdus Salam Panji Gumilang in an executive position . He is certainly possessed of skill sets suited to top jobs. Al-Zaytun, which he founded six years ago, is a blend of lofty aspirations and a spectacular design of ideals and skills in mobilizing and managing huge funds.

The 56-year-old also has another plus point: he's got nerves of steel to withstand all charges against him.