Ooi Hooi Kiang, is our Group's Chairperson and Non-Independent Non-Executive Director and was first appointed to the Board on 1 January 2022.
Ms Ooi has more than 30 years of working experience in a wide range of industries such as auditing, brokerage institutions, property development, mining and manufacturing, including cross border working experience in Abu Dhabi, Singapore, Korea, Vietnam and Russia encompassing finance operations, accounting, financial management, corporate finance, tax planning and merger & acquisition.
Ms Ooi currently serves as Director / Principal Consultant – Corporate Strategies of WCoach Sdn Bhd which provides advisory services. She was the Group Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") and overseeing finance division of PG Automotive Holdings Pte Ltd ("PGA") since November 2018 to January 2022. Prior to joining PGA, she was the CFO of Anchor Resources Limited, a company listed on Singapore Stock Exchange from 2014 to 2018. Ms Ooi started her career with Coopers & Lybrand LLP (now known as PricewaterhouseCoopers) in 1995 as an Audit Assistant. Her other notable past working experience include assuming the role of Senior Corporate Finance Manager of Olympia Industries Berhad and CFO of JWPK Sdn. Bhd. in 2012 and 2013 respectively and holding senior positions in several local brokerage institutions and foreign company.
Ms Ooi currently utilises her commercial experience in supporting and delivering the Group's strategy in nonexecutive roles. She is an Independent and Non-Executive Director of Greatech Technology Berhad since 20 August 2018, and an Independent Non-Executive Director of Ge Shen Corporations Berhad, both listed on the Main Market of Bursa Securities.
Ms Ooi holds a Master in Accounting from University of Florida, USA and is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants.
Ooi Lay Pheng is our Executive Director / CEO. She was appointed to our Board on 30 August 2021 and has been helming the Group's strategic direction and business development since 2017.
Ms Ooi graduated from Wichita State University, USA with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and a Master of Arts in Economics in 1994 and 1996, respectively.
She was previously recruited by a healthcare company based in Australia to set up a company branch in Kuala Lumpur and to develop and coordinate healthcare programs between medical centres in the Klang Valley. She then joined another healthcare company as an International Patient Care Centre Manager where she was the liaison for overseas healthcare representatives while facilitating marketing activities and healthcare companies.
A woman with many passions, she has freelanced as a cake decorating instructor and even started up a baking and cake decorating curriculum at an international school in Kuala Lumpur. In addition, she has also served as an event coordinator and group facilitator at a Non-Governmental Organisation ("NGO") where she mentored young children and teenagers through value based and character building programs.
As CEO of our Group, she formulates short and long-term business plans in line with our strategic goals, focusing on business expansion in new products, acquiring new customers and new market development. She formulates circular economy system into the business models that contributes to revenue generation, risk reduction and cost savings. The sustainability initiatives help the company create, deliver and capture values while minimising environment and social costs.
She was awarded Women Entrepreneur of the Year, 2021 from EY Entrepreneur of the Year.
Ong Kah Hong is our Executive Director / Chief Operating Officer. He was appointed to our Board on 30 August 2021.
Mr Ong graduated from the University of Windsor, Canada with a Bachelor of Arts major in Mathematics in 1983.
He started his career as a Production Control Officer at Hitachi Semiconductor (M) Sdn Bhd, ("Hitachi"), a multinational semiconductor company and was involved in production control and material planning and scheduling of manufacturing operations. He was subsequently promoted to the position of Deputy Manager of Production Control in 1999. He was responsible for the management, direction and control of production and material planning and scheduling for all manufacturing operations. He also assisted in the development of long-term production plans as well as managed the security and utilisation of the company's inventory.
He left Hitachi in 2000 and joined SR Technology Sdn Bhd ("SR Technology") as the General Manager, where he oversaw the operations of the plant as well as coordinated different departments to ensure efficient operation.
He joined our Group since 2003. Rising up the ranks from Material Manager to General Manager and subsequently promoted to the position of Chief Operating Officer in 2021, where he leads and oversees the business operations, including logistics and warehouse, production planning, facilities and engineering. He has played a key role in contributing to the growth and development of our Group's business operations.
Dato' Seri Lee Kah Choon is our Independent Non-Executive Director. He was appointed to our Board on 1 January 2022. He serves as Chairman of the Nomination Committee and member of Audit and Risk Management Committee and Remuneration Committee of the Company.
Dato' Seri Lee is currently the Independent Non-Executive Chairman of Aemulus Holdings Berhad, a company listed on the ACE Market of Bursa Securities, which engages in the design & assembly of automated test equipments in the electronic industry.
He is the Chairman of Federal Oats Mills Sdn Bhd, South East Asia's largest oats manufacturer producing quality oats & oats based products for the Asian, Middle East and African markets.
Dato' Seri Lee also sits on the board of Nationgate Holdings Berhad, a company listed on the ACE Market of Bursa Securities as their Independent Non-Executive Director. The company is involved in the business of electronic manufacturing services.
Dato' Seri Lee is currently the Independent Non-Executive Chairman of Northeast Group Berhad which is principally involved in the manufacturing of precision engineering components used in photonics, E&E, semiconductor, telecommunication and optoelectronics industries.
Additionally, Dato' Seri Lee is a member of the Investment Committee of Areca Capital, a licensed fund manager for individuals, corporations and institutions.
Dato' Seri Lee had served as board member of various federal & state government linked companies & corporations; Parliamentary Secretary; Member of Parliament & Municipal Councillor.
He was a practicing lawyer with his own private legal practice from 1987 to 2004, after being called to the Bar of Malaya in 1987 and Bar of England & Wales in 1986.
Dato' Seri Lee holds a Bachelor of Laws from the Southampton University, United Kingdom and a Master of Arts in Law and Practise from the City University, London. He is also a Barrister at Law of Middle Temple & a Certified Financial Planner.
Dato' Mohamed Amin Bin Mohd Kassim is our Independent Non-Executive Director. He was appointed to our Board on 1 January 2022. He serves as Chairman of the Remuneration Committee and member of Audit and Risk Management Committee and Nomination Committee of the Company.
He completed the Degree awarded by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport ("CILT"), United Kingdom in 1975. He was elected as a Chartered Member of CILT in 2008 and subsequently as a Chartered Fellow ("FCILT") in 2018. FCILT is the highest and most prestigious status awarded to highly qualified and experienced professional in logistics and transport industry.
He is the past Chairman of CILT Malaysia, Selangor section. He is also the Deputy President of CILT Malaysia.
He has accumulated extensive experience in the shipping, air-freight and logistics industry which include the setting up of oversea branches for a logistics company in London, Tokyo, Los Angeles and Bremen; as well as coordinating and implementing contract agreements from government ministries and agencies.
He was also the General Manager of a Malaysian shipping agency and responsible for managing and expanding the business for Evergreen Group's shipping and assisted in securing the landing rights for EVA Airways Corporation in Malaysia.
Prior to retirement, he was the Deputy Managing Director for Century Logistics Holdings Berhad (now known as CJ Century Logistics Holdings Berhad) and contributed to its successful listing on the Second Board of the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (now known as Bursa Securities) for 19 years.
He has been an active speaker in symposiums and seminars in the field of value-added logistics and supply chain management. He has also contributed to the writing of the Industrial Master Plan for Malaysia in 2007 and 2010.
Currently he has been appointed as Director in Advancement of Logistics & Supply Chain, for Saito University College Sdn. Bhd. ( Lecturer & Advisor – Not a statutory director ). He is also an Independent Non-Executive Director both in the Board of Port Klang Authority and Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad.
Phoon Yee Min is our Independent Non-Executive Director. She was appointed to our Board on 1 January 2022. She serves as Chairperson of the Audit and Risk Management Committee and member of Nomination Committee and Remuneration Committee of the Company.
She graduated from Universiti Sains Malaysia with a Bachelor of Accounting (Honours) in 2004. She was admitted as a Professional Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors Malaysia in 2009, a Chartered Accountant of the Malaysia Institute of Accountants in 2015 ("MIA"), a Certified Internal Auditor ("CIA") in 2020 and member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants ("ACCA") in 2022.
She has extensive experience in the areas of providing internal audit, sustainability, risk and compliance services to a wide range of companies which included public listed companies and multinationals of various industries.
She is currently an Executive Director of YNC Business Consulting Sdn Bhd ("YNC"), which is involved in the provision of consultancy services including internal audit and enterprise risk management services, sustainability reporting, business transformation, policies and procedure establishment, corporate governance and compliance services.
Presently, she is an Independent Non-Executive Director of Mi Technovation Berhad and GUH Holdings Berhad, both being companies listed on the Main Market of Bursa Securities. She is also an Independent Non- Executive Director of Coraza Integrated Technology Berhad, a company listed on the ACE Market of Bursa Securities.