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Dato’ Sri Lee Hock Seng

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

Executive Director, Group Managing Director
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Azrin Mirzhan Bin Kamaluddin​

Non-Independent Non-Executive Director

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Omar Azlan Bin Ismail Farouk

Non-Independent Non-Executive 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 ("Collin Tan")

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’ Hoo Voon Him (Dato’ Victor)

Executive Director, Interim Chief Executive Officer
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Dato' Sri Liang Chee Fong
(Dato' Sri Thomas)

Executive Director, Group Managing Director

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Dato’ Hong Khay Kuan

Independent Non-Executive 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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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’ Hoo Voon Him
(Dato’ Victor)

Executive Director,
Interim Chief Executive Officer

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

Executive Director,
Group Managing Director

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Dato’ Hong Khay Kuan

Independent Non-Executive 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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Dyana Sofya Binti
Mohd Daud

Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
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Dato’ Sri Lee Hock Seng

Executive Director, Executive Chairman
Dato’ Sri Lee was appointed as Executive Director and designated as Deputy Executive Chairman of the Company on 6 September 2023 and redesignated as Executive Chairman effective from 20 May 2024.
Dato’ Sri Lee has gained extensive exposure in both local and international marketing for the hospitality and property development sectors. He is highly regarded for his visionary leadership and dedication to promoting Malaysian hospitality on a global scale.
Dato’ Sri Lee is the renowned founder of HYM Group, the company behind the famed WOLO Kuala Lumpur hotel. His contributions extend beyond the boardroom, as he serves as a dedicated Trustee of the LCW Foundation, helping those in need.
Dato’ Sri Lee is a major shareholder of the Company through his direct and indirect shareholdings in the Company. Dato’ Sri Lee has no directorships in other public companies.
Dato’ Sri Lee attended all two (2) Board Meetings held during the financial year ended 31 December 2023 after his appointment. He has abstained from deliberating and voting in respect to any transactions between the Company and related parties involving himself. Dato’ Sri Lee’s spouse, Datin Sri Joanne Yew Hong Im is a major shareholder of the Company.

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

Executive Director, Group Managing Director
Dato’ Sri Liang Chee Fong (“Dato’ Sri Thomas”) was appointed to the Board of Magma Group Berhad on 11 October 2023 and re-designated as Group Managing Director on 1 March 2024. He holds an Honours Degree in International Marketing and Economics from Coventry University in the United Kingdom and furthered his education with an MBA in General Business Management from Dublin, Ireland.
With over two decades of experience, Dato’ Sri Thomas has held various positions in both local and international financial institutions, encompassing roles in commercial banks and equity investment banks. His expertise extends to advisory roles in investment, operations, marketing, and business development for multinational corporations. Before joining Magma Group, he successfully managed multiple entrepreneurial ventures, including operations in hotels and property development.
Currently, Dato’ Sri Thomas serves as the Executive Chairman of Rekatech Capital Berhad.
Dato’ Sri Thomas attended all two (2) Board Meetings held during the financial year ended 31 December 2023 after his appointment.

Azrin Mirzhan Bin Kamaluddin

Azrin Mirzhan Bin Kamaluddin

Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
Azrin Mirzhan Bin Kamaluddin has over two decades of top-level management experience with an impeccable record under his stewardship. His earlier years were in the manufacturing industry followed by a stint in the Securities Commission of Malaysia. He subsequently spent a total of 10 years with a Malaysian diversified conglomerate, with the last 4 years as Country Head of its Indonesian subsidiary which was involved in the development of luxury villas in Bali. He joined Impiana Sdn Bhd as its Chief Operating Officer from 2015 until 2020 and rejoined them in the same position from October 2023.
He was appointed as an Executive Director of Magma Group Berhad (fka Impiana Hotels Berhad) from 24 October 2017 until 31 December 2020 and also served as its Chief Operating Officer from July 2022 until September 2023.
He does not hold any directorship in other public listed companies. He has no family relationship with any Director and/or major shareholder of the Company nor has declared any conflict of interest with the Company and its group of Companies. Other than traffic offences, he has not been convicted of any offence within the past 5 years nor has been imposed with any public sanction or penalty by any relevant regulatory bodies and does not hold any shares of the Company.

Omar Azlan Bin Ismail @ Farouk

Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
Omar Azlan Bin Ismail @ Farouk graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Economics from the University of Nottingham and completed his Master’s studies in Global Management at the London School of Economics and Political Science. His career began in 2018, focusing on business development for Impiana Group of Hotels in Kuala Lumpur. After which he made significant contributions as a Senior Business Analyst for the Bicester Village Shopping Collection from 2018 to 2021.
In 2022, he joined Impiana Sdn Bhd as General Manager of Corporate Affairs. His responsibilities encompassed the thorough management of disposals of assets and leading due diligence with potential investors, monitoring hotel assets in Malaysia, Thailand, and Bali in order to achieve/exceed budget, and financial forecasting and modelling for external stakeholders.
He does not hold any directorship in other public listed companies. He is the son of Dato’ Seri Ismail @ Farouk Bin Abdullah, a major shareholder of the Company. He has not been convicted of any offence within the past 5 years nor has been imposed with any public sanction or penalty by any relevant regulatory bodies and does not hold any shares of the Company.

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 Guat Tin (“Ms. Sherine”) was appointed to the Board as an Independent and Non-Executive Director of the Company on 18 August 2023. She brings with her a wealth of expertise, holding an Investor Protection Professional Certificate from the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (“ACI”).
Ms. Sherine’s distinguished career spans an impressive 33 years at Affin Bank Berhad, culminating in her appointment as Branch Manager in 2005. Her extensive experience within the banking sector is a testament to her exceptional leadership skills, strategic vision, and proven ability to foster growth and profitability.
After her retirement from Affin Bank Berhad, Ms. Sherine transitioned to a management role at the esteemed legal firm, Messrs. Rusnah Loh Ng & Co. In this capacity, her comprehensive expertise extends across various domains, including corporate law, real estate, litigation, employment law, as well as accounting and finance.
Ms. Sherine’s contributions to the banking industry have been marked by proficiency in financial management, adept risk assessment, and strict adherence to regulatory compliance. Throughout her career, she has consistently propelled organizations to higher levels of success.
Currently, in her pivotal role within Messrs. Rusnah Loh Ng & Co., Ms. Sherine continues to bring her wealth of knowledge and experience to the fore, contributing to the strategic and operational aspects of the company.
Ms. Sherine attended all three (3) Board Meetings held during the financial year ended 31 December 2023 after her appointment. She does not hold any directorship in any other public listed companies.

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 Su Hwei (“Ms. Lim”) was appointed to the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company on 18 August 2023. She graduated from Victoria University with a Bachelor of Business, double majoring in Accounting and Banking/Finance, and is also a certified CPA Australia professional.
Ms. Lim is a chartered accountant with a forward-thinking vision and a strong belief in adaptability in the modern world. With over a decade of professional experience in senior management roles, she has honed her skills to become a dedicated, dynamic, and result-oriented leader.
Her professional journey began as a senior associate at KPMG in 2010, where she gained valuable insights into financial practices. Subsequently, Ms. Lim transitioned to Schlumberger Business Support Hub, serving as a Senior Financial Analyst from 2013 to 2017. She then held the position of Group Financial Controller at YC Capital Sdn Bhd from 2017 to 2018. From 2018 to 2020, she served as the Chief Financial Officer of PT Satria Antaran Prima Tbk. Currently, Ms. Lim is the Senior Advisory and Investors Relation Manager at GDEX Berhad.
Ms. Lim attended all three (3) Board Meetings held during the financial year ended 31 December 2023 after her appointment. She does not hold any directorship in any other public listed companies.

Tan Kim Chee

Independent Non-Executive Director
Board Committee Memberships
  • Member of Audit and Risk Management Committee
  • Chairman of Remuneration Committee
  • Member of Nomination Committee
Mr. Tan Kim Chee (“Mr. Collin”) is appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director effective 1st April 2024 and brings a wealth of experience, spanning 46 years, most notably from his tenure at Singer, where he concluded his service as Business Development Manager, APAC Region at SVP Worldwide, the U.S. Company. Despite forgoing higher education after secondary school, his career is distinguished by significant contributions to business development and leadership across diverse sectors. 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 APAC, he spearheaded marketshare-increasing initiatives. Additionally, his efforts as General Manager Business & Network Development at Singer (Malaysia) significantly boosted sales in sewing machines and motorbikes through strategic programs and partnerships.
Mr. Collin’s extensive background also includes pivotal roles in sales, field operations, and as General Manager of the Credit Operation Division, highlighting his expertise in sales strategy, credit management, and operational efficiency.

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’ Hoo Voon Him (Dato’ Victor)

Dato’ Hoo Voon Him
(Dato’ Victor)

Executive Director, Interim Chief Executive Officer
Dato’ Victor is a dynamic, result-oriented leader with a strong track record of performance in turnaround and high-paced organisations. As the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of VCI Global Limited, a multidisciplinary business and technology consulting firm, Dato’ Victor has been actively involved in a myriad of capital market and technology-improvement-related deals and has advised areas including real estate, human capital management, hospitality, education, cleantech, fintech, and robotic companies; managing a portfolio encompassing over 30 Malaysian public listed companies with an estimated combined market capitalisation of US$12.6 billion.
Dato’ Victor has served as the Executive Chairman and Managing Director of Treasure Global Inc., a company listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market that offers an innovative Malaysian e-commerce platform. Dato’ Victor is also an expert in blockchain technology, co-founding FINX Capital, where he utilised his technology knowledge to develop blockchain innovations to revamp the existing financial industry.
With experience spanning 18 years in managing diversified investments as well as international trade, Dato’ Victor is a commercially astute and multi-faceted individual who excels in analysing and resolving complex issues and is capable of promoting best practices to drive organisational improvements.

Dato’ Hong Khay Kuan

Independent Non-Executive Director
Board Committee Memberships
  • Chairman of Remuneration Committee
Dato’ Hong holds a Diploma in Marketing from HELP University, Kuala Lumpur, and has over 17 years of experience in the fields of Telecommunication, Fintech, Corporate Advisory, and F&B Industries.
Dato’ Hong started his career in a telecommunication company that serves multiple multinational companies (MNCs) and government agencies, building his experience over the years in telecommunication technologies and acquiring insights into future technology strategies on a national level. Dato’ Hong subsequently ventured into the financial industry, gaining further experience in companies, which provided him exposure to areas in financial technology (Fintech), corporate advisory, and the food and beverage industry.
Thereafter, Dato’ Hong established a corporate advisory presence where he gained extensive knowledge in corporate finance, with exposure to debt restructuring, debt capital markets, and equity capital markets. Dato’ Hong has participated in and completed several corporate and corporate banking transactions involving initial public offerings (IPOs), bond issuances, debt fundraising, and private placement exercises.
Currently, Dato’ Hong is running his own boutique advisory firm, providing advisory services to clients, both local and international, in areas such as business structures, takeovers, and mergers. He also remains active in seeking opportunities to expand his firm’s presence and services and tap into the overseas market by partnering with overseas firms to broaden its current services to existing and new clients.

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.