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Dato’ Seri Ismail @ Farouk Bin Abdullah

Executive Director, Executive Chairman
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Dato’ Sri Lee Hock Seng

Executive Director, Deputy Executive Chairman
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Dato' Sri Liang Chee Fong
(Dato' Sri Thomas)

Executive Director, Group Managing Director

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Lee Guat Tin

Independent Non-Executive Director
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Lim Su Hwei

Independent Non-Executive Director
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Tan Kim Chee

Independent Non-Executive Director
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Dyana Sofya Binti Mohd Daud

Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
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Dato’ Seri Ismail @
Farouk Bin Abdullah

Executive Director,
Executive Chairman

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Dato’ Sri Lee Hock Seng

Executive Director,
Deputy Executive Chairman

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Dato' Sri Liang Chee Fong
(Dato' Sri Thomas)

Executive Director,
Group Managing Director

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Lee Guat Tin

Independent Non-Executive Director
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Lim Su Hwei

Independent Non-Executive Director
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Tan Kim Chee

Independent Non-Executive Director
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Dyana Sofya Binti
Mohd Daud

Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
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Dato’ Seri Ismail @ Farouk Bin Abdullah

Dato’ Seri Ismail @
Farouk Bin Abdullah

Executive Director, Executive Chairman
Dato’ Seri Farouk was appointed to the Board on 18 April 2019. He holds a degree in Hotel Management from L’Ecole Hoteliere, Lausanne, Switzerland, and has more than 50 years of experience in the hospitality industry both in Europe and Asia.
In 1994, he founded the Impiana Group, which is involved in the development and management of hotels and resorts, travel and leisure, property development, and education.

Dato’ Sri Lee Hock Seng

Executive Director, Deputy Executive Chairman
Dato’ Sri Lee was appointed as Executive Director and designated as Deputy Executive Chairman of the Company, with effect from 6 September 2023.
Dato’ Sri Lee is highly regarded for his visionary leadership, outstanding marketing prowess, and dedication to promoting Malaysian hospitality globally. Renowned as the founder and group chairman of HYM Group, Dato’ Sri Lee has steered the establishment of the famous hotel, namely WOLO Kuala Lumpur. As a Malaysian businessman and philanthropist, his contributions to society extend further through his role as a dedicated Trustee of the LCW Foundation to help those in need of assistance. Dato’ Sri Lee’s exceptional marketing prowess and influential leadership underscore his self-made success as a Malaysian businessman and philanthropist.

Dato' Sri Liang Chee Fong (Dato' Sri Thomas)

Dato' Sri Liang Chee Fong
(Dato' Sri Thomas)

Executive Director, Managing Director
Dato’ Sri Liang Chee Fong’s (Dato’ Sri Thomas) journey began with a strong focus on financial markets, where he cultivated a deep understanding of regional and international dynamics, making him a standout financial expert.
Dato’ Sri Thomas is a seasoned leader who brings a wealth of experience and notable achievements. His extensive network, spanning Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia, has played a pivotal role in his entrepreneurial ventures.
Dato’ Sri Thomas has held key leadership roles, including Group Executive Chairman at Rekatech Capital Berhad, contributing significantly to their growth and strategic direction.
Fluent in multiple languages and armed with academic credentials, including an Honours Degree in International Marketing and Economics from Coventry University, United Kingdom, and an MBA in General Business Management from Dublin University, Ireland.

Lee Guat Tin

Independent Non-Executive Director
Board Committee Memberships
  • Member of Audit and Risk Management Committee
  • Member of Remuneration Committee
  • Chairman of Nomination Committee
Ms Lee stands as an accomplished professional within the banking industry, adorned with a remarkable legacy of 33 years at Affin Bank Berhad. Her illustrious career has been a testament to her exceptional leadership acumen, strategic foresight, and innate capacity to cultivate growth and profitability.
Post-retirement, she transitioned to a management role at a reputable legal firm, Messrs Rusnah Loh Ng & Co., where her comprehensive expertise spans corporate law, real estate, litigation, employment law, as well as accounting and finance.

Lim Su Hwei

Independent Non-Executive Director
Board Committee Memberships
  • Chairman of the Audit and Risk Management Committee
  • Member of the Remuneration Committee
  • Member of the Nomination Committee
Ms Lim is a Chartered Accountant with a compelling vision and believes in adaptability in the modern world. With more than 10 years of professional experience in senior management roles, she is trained to be a dedicated, dynamic and result-oriented leader.
Ms Lim is currently a Senior Advisory and Investor Relations Manager at GDEX Berhad, where she analyses and reports the financial performance of the investees in Indonesia, Vietnam and Peninsular Malaysia. She also evaluates investment proposals for business expansion and performs market research to stay current with financial trends. From 2010 to 2020, Ms Lim held several positions, from Senior Audit Associate, Senior Financial Analyst, Group Financial Controller to Chief Financial Officer, before she joined GDEX Berhad.

Tan Kim Chee

Tan Kim Chee

Independent Non-Executive Director
Board Committee Memberships
  • Chairman of Remuneration Committee
Mr Tan Kim Chee (“Mr Collin”) is appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director effective 1st April 2024. Bringing 46 years of experience from Singer (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, last serving as SVP Worldwide for Singer Viking Pfaff. With Malaysian Chinese heritage and fluency in English, Malay, and several Chinese dialects, he offers a global perspective and diverse communication skills.
His career highlights include leadership and business development across various sectors, achieving significant market expansion and revenue growth. Notably, as Business Development Manager in APAC, he spearheaded market-share-increasing initiatives. His efforts as General Manager of Business & Network Development at Singer (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd significantly boosted sales in sewing machines and motorbikes through strategic programs and partnerships.
Mr. Collin’s earlier positions in sales, field operations, and as GM of the Credit Operation Division underscore his expertise in sales strategies, credit management, and operational efficiency.

Dyana Sofya Binti Mohd Daud

Dyana Sofya Binti
Mohd Daud

Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
Board Committee Memberships
  • Member of Audit and Risk Management Committee
  • Member of Nomination Committee
Puan Dyana graduated with a Bachelor of Law with Honours from Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia in 2010. She was then admitted as an advocate and solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in 2011. She subsequently obtained a Master of Arts in International Studies and Diplomacy from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, UK, in 2016.
Upon graduating, she began her pupillage in Messrs Azmi & Associates and commenced her practice in Messrs Nizamuddin Hamid & Co. in 2012 as a partner dealing with corporate matters until the end of 2013. She also served as political secretary to the Democratic Action Party Parliamentary Leader from 2013 to 2015.
Puan Dyana is presently a partner of a legal firm, Messrs Ayub Dyana Zainal & Zakaria, where her responsibilities include managing and advising clients on legal matters, focusing on the corporate field as well as managing client relationships and public relations of the firm. She also currently serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director at MTAG Group Berhad.