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Cheong Kee Yoong
Chief Financial Officer
Aged 57, Male, Malaysian
Mr. Cheong was appointed as Chief Financial Officer of the Company on 1 October 2013.
He is a graduate of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) UK and a member of MIA. He has more than thirty (30) years of working experience particularly in the full spectrum of financial management, corporate planning, treasury management, risk management, tax planning and investor relations activities across various industries. Throughout his career, he has primarily been attached to the corporate office of public listed companies.
He currently serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director of Eden Inc. Berhad.
Alex Chan Choon Hoong
Chief Strategic Development Officer
Aged 53, Male, Malaysian
Mr. Alex Chan joined Southern Acids Cronos Resource Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of Southern Acids (M) Berhad (“SAB”), on 15 December 2010.
He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) degree in Mechanical Engineering from King’s College, University of London. Mr. Alex Chan is currently responsible for the strategic development of oil palm and related businesses. In addition, he oversees the palm kernel expeller overhead conveyor loading services and management services operations.
Prior to joining the Group, Mr. Alex Chan was the head of the business development team at a company specializing in environmental packaging products.
Jennifer Low Swee Yim
Strategic Integration Director
Aged 45, Female, Malaysian
Madam Jennifer Low joined Southern Acids Cronos Resource Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of SAB, on 5 January 2009.
She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology (B.IT) from Charles Sturt University, Australia and a Master’s Degree in Commerce (Majoring in Accounting and Information System) from University of Sydney, Australia.
Since January 2015, Madam Jennifer Low has been actively involved in supporting the strategic re-engineering of SAB and its subsidiaries’ operating business management structures, specifically within the oil palm sector and related technical operational assets, with a focus on strategic integration.
In March 2019, Madam Jennifer Low was appointed as Integration Director of Southern Acids Industries Sdn. Bhd., and shortly after, she was promoted to Strategic Integration Director of SAB in March 2020.
Prior to joining the Group, Madam Jennifer Low was a Manager in Business Assurance with PricewaterhouseCoopers Australia, specialising in systems and process reviews for large multi-national companies globally.
Edward Lai Fu Khate
Special Technology Affairs Director
Aged 37, Male, Malaysian
Mr. Edward Lai joined Southern Edible Oil Industries (M) Sdn. Bhd. (“SEOI”), a sister company of SAB, on 16 July 2014, and subsequently transferred to the Chief Executive Officer’s office of SAB on 1 January 2022.
He holds a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering (MSc ChE) from National University of Singapore, Singapore.
Mr. Edward Lai has been involved in supporting the technical operations of palm oil refining and specialty fats making, as well as the commercial marketing and sales of palm oil products, during his employment period with SEOI.
Prior to joining SEOI, Mr. Edward Lai was a CZ Technology Engineer with Siltronic Samsung Wafer Pte. Ltd. Singapore, specialising in silicon crystal growing process technology to manufacture 300mm silicon wafers.
Thevakumar Kaliaperumal
General Manager Operations, Milling & Cultivation
Aged 55, Male, Malaysian
Mr. Thevakumar joined SAB on 1 December 2013. He was promoted to Deputy General Manager on 1 October 2021 and subsequently to General Manager Operations on 1 January 2023.
Mr. Thevakumar holds a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Bedford College, Kuala Lumpur. He currently oversees SAB’s Milling & Cultivation operations, based in Riau, Indonesia.
He began his career in 1989 with an oil palm plantation and milling group, JC Chang Group Ltd. During his tenure there, he served as a Senior Assistant Manager in the milling division. In 2011, he joined Kurnia Setia Bhd. in a similar capacity, managing milling operations, before moving to SAB.
With over thirty (30) years of experience in the oil palm industry, Mr. Thevakumar has developed extensive expertise, particularly in milling management.
Herry Mukiat
General Manager Development, Milling & Cultivation
Aged 61, Male, Indonesian
Mr. Mukiat was appointed as General Manager Development of SAB, on 1 January 2023. He previously served as a Commissioner for PT Mustika Agro Sari and PT Wanasari Nusantara from 7 October 2010 to 14 September 2022. He was subsequently appointed as Director of both companies on 14 September 2022.
He holds a Bachelor of Business from the University of Incarnate Word, Texas, United States of America ("USA") in 1988, and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio, USA.
Prior to joining SAB, Mr. Mukiat held senior roles within prominent Indonesian conglomerates including Raja Garuda Mas from 2004 to 2010, and served in multiple directorships positions at Barito Pacific across Indonesia. He has also spent seven years in corporate banking with Credit Lyonnais in both Indonesia and France, from 1991 to 1998.
Tiong Chuu Ling
Chief Operating Officer, Oleochemical Manufacturing
Aged 72, Male, Malaysian
Mr. Tiong joined Southern Acids Industries Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of SAB, on 1 July 1982. He was promoted to the Chief Operating Officer on 18 January 2011.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from University of Auckland. Mr. Tiong has extensive experience in the oleochemical industry. He currently oversees the operation of SAB’s Oleochemical Manufacturing.
Khoo Chin Tee
General Manager, Oleochemical Manufacturing
Aged 63, Male, Malaysian
Mr. Khoo joined Southern Acids Industries Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of SAB on 8 January 1990. He was promoted to General Manager on 2 January 2023.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Campbell University, USA. He has thirty-five (35) years of extensive experience in sales and marketing within the oleochemical industry. He is currently responsible for overseeing the sales and marketing operations of SAB’s Oleochemical Manufacturing.
Tan Suet Guan
Hospital Director, Healthcare Services
Aged 67, Female, Malaysian
Madam Tan was appointed as Hospital Director of Southern Medicare Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of SAB, on 2 September 2014.
She holds a Diploma in Management from the University of Malaya and possesses over forty (40) years of experience in the healthcare sector. Her expertise spans accounting, information technology, and healthcare management. In her current role, Madam Tan oversees SAB’s Healthcare Services, ensuring operational excellence and strategic alignment with the organization’s long-term objectives.
Madam Tan commenced her career with Pantai Hospital ("Pantai") in 1982 as an Accounts Officer. Through dedication and professional advancement, she ascended to the role of Chief Executive Officer, where she spearheaded numerous initiatives to enhance patient care and hospital services. Under her leadership, Pantai introduced key healthcare facilities, including the Paediatric Ward, Satellite Pharmacy, Hearing Centre, Endoscopy Services, Cancer Centre, Breast Care Centre, and Spine & Joint Centre. A testament to her commitment to international healthcare standards, Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur successfully attained Joint Commission International ("JCI") Accreditation in 2009.
In 2013, Madam Tan joined Sunway Medical Centre ("SMC"), where she played an instrumental role in advancing the hospital’s standing in the region. During her tenure, SMC became the first hospital in Southeast Asia to receive the prestigious Australia Council on Healthcare Standards Award in 2014, reflecting her dedication to excellence in healthcare governance.
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