Corporate Info

Independent Non-Executive Chairman

Malaysian | Aged 69 | Male

Dato’ Che Halin Bin Mohd Hashim was appointed to our Board of Directors and the Chairman of the Board on 14 September 2018. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from University of Leeds, United Kingdom in 1979. He subsequently obtained a master’s degree in Business Administration from Ohio University, United States of America in 1996.

Dato’ Che Halin began his career as Technical Officer with Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Berhad (“MIDF”) in 1980. He was responsible for processing and reviewing loan applications and loan performance. He left MIDF to join the banking division of Affin Investment Bank Berhad (formerly known as Chartered Merchant Bankers Berhad) in year 1982 as Assistant Manager where he was involved in marketing, evaluation and granting of loans as well as loan disbursement and collections. He left the bank as Manager in 1991 and joined Sime AXA Assurance Berhad as Manager of its Technical and Motor Division. He was promoted to Senior Manager and in year 1996 was reassigned to establish the Institutional Marketing and Bancassurance department in 1996, in charge of improving the company’s Institutional Marketing and Bancassurance.

He joined Time Engineering Berhad in year 1997 as Senior General Manager and was subsequently appointed as Chief Operating Officer of Uniphone Sdn Bhd after the company was acquired by Time Engineering Berhad in year 1997. He was responsible for the operations and integration of Uniphone Sdn Bhd with Time Engineering Berhad. In year 1998, he was appointed as Director of Business Support Services of TT dotCom Sdn Bhd where he was responsible for overseeing regulatory, customer service, credit risk management, as well as the IT division of the company. In year 2002, he was reappointed as the Chief Operating Officer of Time Reach Sdn Bhd (previously, Uniphone Sdn Bhd) responsible for managing and implementing plans to improve the business performance of the company.

He left Time Reach Sdn Bhd in year 2005 to join Cement Industries of Malaysia Berhad as its Chief Executive Officer before being promoted to Group Managing Director in 2006. During his tenure with the group, he was responsible for overseeing the overall business operations, developing strategic planning, as well as annual operating plans for the group. He retired in year 2012.

Dato’ Che Halin is also an Independent Non-Executive Director of Signature International Berhad and has directorships in various other private businesses. He has no family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of Solarvest Holdings Berhad (“Solarvest” or “the Company”).

He has attended five (5) out of five (5) Board meetings for the financial year ended 31 March 2024 (“FYE 2024”).

Managing Director

Malaysian | Aged 44 | Male

Mr. Lim Chin Siu has been our Director since incorporation of the Company, i.e. 20 September 2017. He is the co-founder of our Group and has been jointly spearheading the business growth since we commenced business in 2012. He is primarily responsible for our Group’s overall business strategy and corporate direction. He is in charge of execution and implementation of our Group’s business plans. He also oversees the utility-scale solar projects of our Group, especially on the technical aspects of the projects.

He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom in 2003. He also obtained the Grid-Connected Photovoltaic System Design certificate from Sustainable Energy Development Authority of Malaysia (“SEDA”) in 2014.

He began his career with Lim Electric Company in 2003 as Project Engineer where he was in charge of installation, supply and commissioning of electrical systems. He left in 2006 to establish Dynamic Primajaya Sdn Bhd, an electrical contractor company, with 3 other partners in the same year. He was responsible of managing various aspects of the company’s electrical projects from documentation to tendering including budget controls. He was also involved in the company’s business development activities and business strategy planning. He subsequently exited the business and resigned in 2013 to focus on Atlantic Blue Sdn Bhd.

Mr. Lim Chin Siu does not hold directorships in any other public company, and he does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the Company.

As at 28 June 2024, Mr. Lim Chin Siu has 10,000,000 outstanding ESOS that are exercisable.

He has attended five (5) out of five (5) Board meetings for the FYE 2024.

Executive Director

Malaysian | Aged 44 | Male

Mr. Tan Chyi Boon has been our Director since the date of incorporation of the Company, i.e. 20 September 2017. He is also the co-founder of our Group and has been jointly spearheading the business growth since commencement in 2012. He is responsible for the business development of our Group including administration
matters.

He graduated from KDU College (previously known as Kolej Damansara Utama), Malaysia, with a Higher Diploma in Computer Studies in 2001. After graduation, he established YH Digital Sdn Bhd with his family members, principally involved in the trading of computers and related parts. He was responsible for the business development and management of the company. YH Digital Sdn Bhd ceased its operations in 2012 when he ventured into the solar PV industry via Atlantic Blue Sdn Bhd with Mr. Lim Chin Siu and his brother, Mr. Tan Paw Boon.

Mr. Tan Chyi Boon does not hold directorships in any other public company, and he does not have any family relationship with any other director and/or major shareholder of the Company.

As at 28 June 2024, Mr. Tan Chyi Boon has 10,000,000 outstanding ESOS that are exercisable.

He has attended five (5) out of five (5) Board meetings for the FYE 2024.

Executive Director and Group Chief Executive Officer

Malaysian | Aged 44 | Male

Mr. Chong Chun Shiong was appointed to the Board on 29 December 2021 as Executive Director and a member of the Sustainability and Risk Management Committee. Under his leadership as the Group Chief Executive Officer, the Group has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from a small and medium enterprise to a public listed company on Bursa Securities’ Main Market.

Mr. Chong’s strategic vision and execution have been instrumental in the Group’s success in becoming an industry leader in clean energy. He has spearheaded the development and implementation of successful commercial plans for the Malaysian solar market, encompassing grid-tied, off-grid, and self-consumption models across various segments, including residential, commercial, and industrial as well as utility-scale solar.

Driven by the vision of “Energising A Regenerative World”, Solarvest has established a strong track record in the solar energy industry, with a cumulative portfolio of over 1GWp. With Mr. Chong at the helm, Solarvest is actively venturing beyond solar energy, exploring new clean energy verticals such as battery energy storage systems, green mobility, green hydrogen and more. Additionally, Solarvest is also expanding its geographical footprint in Asia Pacific, which further strengthens the Group’s position regionally as a comprehensive clean energy expert.

His commitment to sustainability extends beyond the Group. He serves as the President of the Malaysian Photovoltaic Industry Association (“MPIA”), actively advocating for the advancement of solar policies in Malaysia and promoting the country’s role in relation to the global sustainability movement.

Mr. Chong began his career in engineering before transitioning into business and management roles. Prior to Solarvest, he has taken on various roles in multinational companies like Intel, Avago Technologies, and Dell. He joined Solarvest in 2014 as a Co-Founder and Marketing Director and has assumed the role of Group Chief
Executive Officer since 1 April 2017.

He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, majoring in Electrical and Mechatronics from the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (2003) and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Ballarat, Australia (2012). In addition, he has completed an Executive Education Programme on Mergers and Acquisition from
Imperial College London (2021).

Mr. Chong does not hold directorships in any other public company. He has no family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the Company.

As at 28 June 2024, Mr. Chong Chun Shiong has 10,000,000 outstanding ESOS that are exercisable.

He has attended five (5) out of five (5) Board meetings for the FYE 2024.

Executive Director and Group Chief Strategy Officer

Malaysian | Aged 36 | Male

Mr. Liew Chee Ing has over 14 years of experience in the energy and oil & gas sectors and brings strong strategy, business advisory expertise and holistic experience from the energy industry, covering power generation, transmission, distribution, retail, and policy setting from both private players and regulatory bodies perspective. He joined Solarvest as Chief Strategy Officer in 2021 and appointed to current position on September 2023.

Mr. Liew started his career with Schlumberger Limited (“Schlumberger”) in 2011 as an Offshore Field Engineer where he was involved in oil & gas exploration across the globe, running seismic, directional drilling and logging services, and accomplished several world record-breaking drilling operations. He held various roles
and assignments during his tenure in Schlumberger namely operations, technical, and business development in more than 10 countries. His last position in Schlumberger was as Drilling Services Manager, managing various International Oil Companies (IOC) drilling services operations with over 100 workforces to streamline
service delivery across project operations.

In 2018, Mr. Liew joined Sarawak Energy Berhad (“SEB”) and headed the corporate development division where he spearheaded SEBs strategic foresight and innovation development, new energy venture and corporate continuous improvement. He developed new business strategies and drove corporate growth by identifying acquisition and strategic investment opportunities across the energy market such as solar energy, energy storage development, hydrogen business, renewable energy certificates venture, electric vehicles
roadmap, etc.

Throughout his career in SEB, Mr. Liew also drove Corporate Organizational Excellence with continuous improvement through operational excellence and operational innovation initiatives to improve the financial and operating performance of SEB.

Mr. Liew does not hold directorships in any other public company. He has no family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the Company and has no conflict of interest with the Company.

As at 28 June 2024, Mr. Liew has 1,900,000 outstanding ESOS that are exercisable.

He has attended two (2) out of two (2) Board meetings for the FYE 2024.

Independent Non-Executive Director

Malaysian | Aged 50 | Female

Ms. Fong Shin Ni was appointed to our Board on 14 September 2018 and is the Chairperson of our Nominating Committee. She is also a member of our Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee and Sustainability and Risk Management Committee. She holds a master’s degree in Business Administration from Cardiff University as well as a bachelor’s degree in Law from University of Sheffield. She has a Barrister-At-Law from Lincoln’s Inn and was called to the Malaysian Bar in 1999.

Ms. Fong Shin Ni joined Messrs. Chew Kar Meng, Zahardin & Partners, a firm established since 1981, as a partner in 2006 where she specialises in corporate and commercial banking, and real property related transaction. She began her career in Messrs. Zul Rafique & Partners handling corporate matters, specialising in the field of capital markets, mergers and acquisitions and the provision of corporate advisory services.

She does not hold directorships in any other public company, and she does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the Company.

She has attended five (5) out of five (5) Board meetings for the FYE 2024.

Independent Non-Executive Director

Malaysian | Aged 50 | Male

Mr. Gan Teck Hooi was appointed to our Board on 24 February 2020. He has a Fellow membership in The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (“FCCA”) and is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (“MIA”). He is the Chairman of our Risk Management Committee, Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee.

He is also a member of the Nominating Committee. Mr. Gan Teck Hooi began his career as an audit associate and served in Yeo, Lim & Co and Hew & Tan for approximately four (4) years before joining the commercial industry. He joined Rohas-Euco Industries Bhd as Assistant Finance Manager in 2002 and was promoted to Finance Manager in 2004. He then joined TSH Resources Bhd as Finance Manager in 2006. In 2007, he joined Hexagon Holdings Bhd as Senior Finance Manager and was promoted to Financial Controller in 2009.

In 2010, he joined the Poney Group of Companies (“PONEY”) as Group Chief Operating Officer, where he was responsible for overseeing the overall business operation of the group as well as the establishment of international retail presence. He left PONEY in year 2014 and founded ICFO Solutions Sdn. Bhd., a business consulting firm that provides consultation to small and medium-sized enterprises (“SME”) to improve productivity and profitability. He was the President of the International Council for SME and Entrepreneurship-Malaysia (ICSMEE Malaysia) in year 2020 and 2021.

He does not hold directorships in any other public company, and he does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the Company and has no conflict of interest with the Company.

He has attended five (5) out of five (5) Board meetings for the FYE 2024.

Independent Non-Executive Director

Malaysian | Aged 66 | Female

Puan Azian Binti Mohd Yusof was appointed to our Board and as a member of the Audit Committee on 29 July 2021. She has then appointed as a member of Remuneration Committee on 30 May 2024.

She holds a Bachelor Degree of Economics from the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. She served the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (“MIDA”), a government agency under the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (“MITI”), from June 1982 until July 2018. Since then, she has over 30 years of
experience in promoting the growth of investments in Malaysia during her tenure with MIDA.

She was the Director of Communications and Media Division from 2007 to 2010 and was responsible for the branding and strategising MIDA’s position globally through collaborations with Forbes, Nikkei and other notable media companies. From 2010 to 2013, she became the Director of Business Services Division and was involved in the development and promotion of the Services Sector Capacity Development Fund, a fund allocated by the government which aimed to grow the Internet of Things capabilities for businesses in the
Services Sector. She was also involved in promoting the Green Technology Fund created by the government under the Malaysian Green Technology Corporation.

She then held the position of Director of Resource based industries covering food, wood based including furniture, paper packaging and oil palm industries between January 2013 to November 2014. Thereafter, she served as Executive Director until August 2017 covering the industries in Oil & Gas, Maritime, Green Technology, Healthcare, Hospital and Education Services. She had led and guided the team in developing and creating new policies to further grow investments into several sectors. She also served as chairperson for
various committees including Committees on Import Duty Exemption on raw materials, Expatriates Posts and Task Force under the Industry 4.0.

From September 2017 and until her retirement in July 2018, she was promoted as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge of Strategic Planning and Coordination where her job scope covered reviewing policies on various initiatives for further enhancement of identified sub-sectors to leap frog the growth of industries.

Puan Azian is also the Independent Non-Executive Director of Wellcall Holdings Berhad, Bonia Corporation Berhad and Texchem Resources Berhad. She does not have any family relationship with any director and/or
major shareholder of the Company and has no conflict of interest with the Company.

She has attended five (5) out of five (5) Board meetings for the FYE 2024.

Independent Non-Executive Director

Malaysian | Aged 62 | Female

Puan Rashidah was appointed to our Board on 18 September 2023 and as a member of the Nominating Committee on 30 May 2024. She holds a Bachelor Degree of International Business from the University Memphis, Tennessee, USA.

She served the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (“MIDA”), a government agency under the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (“MITI”), from December 1989 to February 2022. She has over 30 years of experience in various divisions and capacities in Foreign Direct Invesment (“FDI”) and Domestic
Investment related matters during her tenure with MIDA.

She started her career as an Assistant Accounts Officer in Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam, Pension Department from April 1985 to December 1985. She then joined MIDA in 1989 starting with the Planning and International Cooperation, followed by Building Materials, Textiles & Misc. Industries Division and Promotion Division. She joined the Startegic Planning and Policy Advocacy Division from 2008 to 2018, was working with policies, guidelines and incentives, on gas and electricity, human capital and expatriates’ requirements for the manufacturing sector, representing MIDA/MITI on Chapters of investment in bilateral and multi-trade agreements (FTAs, APEC, RECP), as well as the custodian and coordination of MIDA’s overall development budget. She was the Director of this Division since 2014, with additional responsibilities by overseeing MIDA’s Annual Budget (Incentive) Proposal and be the focal point of contact for inputs/reports on investments to local and international agencies/bodies.

She then held the position of Director of MIDA London cum Minister Counsellor (Investment), High Commission of Malaysia, London from October 2018 to December 2021 by promoting FDI in the targeted sector of manufacturing and services from the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland in Malaysia.

She does not hold directorships in any other public company, and does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the Company and has no conflict of interest with the Company.

She has attended two (2) out of two (2) Board meetings for the FYE 2024.

Independent Non-Executive Director

Malaysian | Aged 59 | Male

Dato’ P’ng Soo Hong was appointed to our Board on 12 September 2024. He holds a Bachelor Degree in Social Science, Planning and Development from University Sains Malaysia, Penang.

Dato’ P’ng was the Vice President and Managing Director of Manufacturing Operations at First Solar Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. Dato’ P’ng oversees First Solar’s overall strategic direction and is responsible for the company’s operations, EHS, Quality & Reliability, Human Resources, Finance, IT and Supply Chain performance.

Dato’ P’ng joined First Solar in October 2008. Prior to that, Dato’ P’ng was attached to Intel Corporation and had served First Solar for 17 years up to April 2024 after graduating from university. While at Intel, Dato’ P’ng had the opportunity to lead several major functions, including Operation Management, Manufacturing System/Process, and Supply Chain Management development. Dato’ P’ng was the General Manager for Intel’s largest Assembly-Test Chipset Operation in Chengdu, China from 2004 to 2007. Thereafter, Dato’ P’ng was relocated to Intel’s 300mm Fab at Arizona.

Dato’ P’ng is also an Independent Non-Executive Director of Titijaya Land Berhad and has directorships in various other public companies. He has no family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of Solarvest Holdings Berhad (“Solarvest” or “the Company”).

Independent Non-Executive Chairman

Malaysian | Aged 68 | Male

Dato’ Che Halin Bin Mohd Hashim was appointed to our Board of Directors (“Board”) and the Chairman of the Board on 14 September 2018. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from University of Leeds, United Kingdom in 1979. He subsequently obtained a master’s degree in Business Administration from Ohio University, United States of America in 1996..

Dato’ Che Halin began his career as Technical Officer with Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Berhad (“MIDF”) in 1980. He was responsible for processing and reviewing loan applications and loan performance. He left MIDF to join the banking known as Chartered Merchant Bankers Berhad) in year 1982 as Assistant Manager where he was involved in marketing, evaluation and granting of loans as well as loan disbursement and collections. He left the bank as Manager in 1991 and joined Sime AXA Assurance Berhad as Manager of its Technical and Motor Division. He was promoted to Senior Manager and in year 1996 was reassigned to establish the Institutional Marketing and Bancassurance department in 1996, in charge of improving the company’s Institutional Marketing and Bancassurance.

He joined Time Engineering Berhad in year 1997 as Senior General Manager and was subsequently appointed as Chief Sdn Bhd after the company was acquired by Time Engineering Berhad in year 1997. He was responsible for the operations and integration of Uniphone Sdn Bhd with Time Engineering Berhad. In year 1998, he was appointed as Director of Business Support Services of TT dotCom Sdn Bhd where he was responsible for overseeing regulatory, customer service, credit risk management, as well as the IT division of the company. In year 2002, he was reappointed as the Reach Sdn Bhd (previously, Uniphone Sdn Bhd) responsible for managing and implementing plans to improve the business performance of the company.

He left Time Reach Sdn Bhd in year 2005 to join Cement Industries of Malaysia Berhad as its Chief Managing Director in 2006. During his tenure with the group, he was responsible for overseeing the overall business operations, developing strategic planning, as well as annual operating plans for the group. He retired in year 2012.

Dato’ Che Halin is also an Independent Non- Executive Director of Signature International Berhad and has directorships in various other private businesses. He has no family relationship with any director and/ or major shareholder of Solarvest Holdings Berhad (“Solarvest” or “the Company”).

He has attended four (4) out of five (5) Board (“FYE 2022”).

Managing Director

Malaysian | Aged 43 | Male

Mr. Lim Chin Siu has been our Director since incorporation of the Company, i.e. 20 September 2017. He is the co-founder of our Group and has been jointly spearheading the business growth since we commenced business in 2012. He is primarily responsible for our Group’s overall business strategy and corporate direction. He is in charge of execution and implementation of our Group’s business plans. He also oversees the LSSPV projects of our Group, especially on the technical aspects of the projects.

He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom in 2003. He also obtained the Grid-Connected Photovoltaic System design certificate from SEDA in 2014.

He began his career with Lim Electric Company in 2003 as Project Engineer where he was in charge of installation, supply and commissioning of electrical systems. He left in 2006 to establish Dynamic Primajaya Sdn Bhd, an electrical contractor company, with 3 other partners in the same year. He was responsible of managing various aspects of the company’s electrical projects from documentation to tendering including budget controls. He was also involved in the company’s business development activities and business strategy planning. He subsequently exited the business and resigned in 2013 to focus on Atlantic Blue Sdn Bhd.

Mr. Lim Chin Siu does not hold directorships in any other public company, and he does not have any family relationship with any director and/ or major shareholder of the Company.

He has attended five (5) out of five (5) Board meetings for the FYE 2022.

Executive Director

Malaysian | Aged 43 | Male

Mr. Tan Chyi Boon has been our Director since the date of incorporation of the Company, i.e. 20 September 2017. He is also the co-founder of our Group and has been jointly spearheading the business growth since commencement in 2012. He is responsible for the business development of our Group including administration matters.

He graduated from KDU College (previously known as Kolej Damansara Utama), Malaysia, with a Higher Diploma in Computer Studies in 2001. After graduation, he established YH Digital Sdn Bhd with his family members, principally involved in the trading of computers and related parts. He was responsible for the business development and management of the company. YH Digital Sdn Bhd ceased its operations in 2012 when he ventured into the solar PV industry via Atlantic Blue Sdn Bhd with Mr. Lim Chin Siu and his brother, Mr. Tan Paw Boon.

Mr. Tan Chyi Boon does not hold directorships in any other public company, and he does not have any family relationship with any other director and/ or major shareholder of the Company.

He has attended five (5) out of five (5) Board meetings for the FYE 2022.

Executive Director and Group Chief Executive Officer

Malaysian | Aged 43 | Male

Mr. Chong Chun Shiong was appointed to our Board on 29 December 2021 and is our Group Chief of our Risk Management Committee. He is primarily responsible for overseeing our Group’s daily operations and implementation of organisation wide strategies. He also acts as our Group’s liaison with the relevant authorities for our solar PV projects.

He graduated from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in 2003 with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering majoring in Electrical and Mechatronics. In 2012, he obtained a master’s degree in Business Administration from University of Ballarat, Australia. In 2021, he successfully completed Executive Education Programme on Mergers and Acquisition from Imperial College London.

He began his career with Intel Technology Sdn Bhd as a Failure Analysis Engineer in 2003 where he was involved in conducting various product tests and failure analysis to ensure smooth new product introductions. He left in 2007 and joined Avago Technologies (M) Sdn Bhd in 2008 as a Senior Research & Development Project Lead where his responsibilities include leading and managing the product development activities based on product requests by the marketing team. Such product development activities comprise product design, product He was later promoted to Product Marketing Manager in 2010 where his responsibilities include overseeing the marketing function for the company’s industrial business segment and strategising marketing programmes for new product releases covering the Asia Pacific and Europe. During his stint at Avago Technologies (M) Sdn Bhd is when he pursued his master’s degree on a part time basis.

He left Avago Technologies (M) Sdn Bhd in 2013 and joined Dell Global Business Centre Sdn Bhd as a Product Marketing Manager. His responsibilities include developing the company’s third-party software solutions division, concentrating on selected markets in Asia Pacific such as the Southeast Asia region, China, Australia and New Zealand. He left in 2014 and joined Atlantic Blue Sdn Bhd as a Marketing Director where he developed and implemented various EPCC strategic marketing plans. He was subsequently promoted to Group Chief Executive

Mr. Chong Chun Shiong does not hold directorships in any other public company. He has no family relationship with any director and/ or major shareholder interest with the Company.

He has attended one (1) out of one (1) Board meeting for the FYE 2022.

Independent Non-Executive Director

Malaysian | Aged 49 | Female

Ms. Fong Shin Ni was appointed to our Board on 14 September 2018 and is the Chairperson of our Nominating Committee. She is also a member of our Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee and Risk Management Committee.

She holds a master’s degree in Business Administration from Cardiff University as well as a bachelor’s degree in She has a Barrister-At-Law from Lincoln’s Inn and was called to the Malaysian Bar in 1999.

Ms. Fong Shin Ni joined Messrs. Chew Kar Meng, a partner in 2006 where she specialises in corporate and commercial banking, and real property related transaction. She began her career in Messrs. Zul Rafique & Partners handling corporate matters, and acquisitions and the provision of corporate advisory services.

She does not hold directorships in any other public company, and she does not have any family relationship with any director and/ or major shareholder of the Company.

She has attended five (5) out of five (5) Board meetings for the FYE 2022.

Independent Non-Executive Director

Malaysian | Aged 49 | Male

Mr. Gan Teck Hooi was appointed to our Board on 24 February 2020. He has a Fellow membership in (“FCCA”) and is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (“MIA”). He is the Chairman of our Risk Management Committee, Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee. He is also a member of the Nominating Committee.

Mr. Gan Teck Hooi began his career as an audit associate and served in Yeo, Lim & Co and Hew & Tan for approximately four (4) years before joining the commercial industry. He joined Rohas-Euco Industries Bhd as Assistant Finance Manager in 2002 and was promoted to Finance Manager in 2004. He then joined TSH Resources Bhd as Finance Manager in 2006. In 2007, he joined Hexagon Holdings Bhd as Senior Finance Manager and was promoted to Financial Controller in 2009.

In 2010, he joined the Poney Group of Companies (“PONEY”) as Group Chief Operating Officer, where he was responsible for overseeing the overall business operation of the group as well as the establishment of international retail presence. He left PONEY in year 2014 and founded ICFO Solutions consultation to small and medium-sized enterprises (“SME”) to improve productivity and profitability. He was the President of the International Council for SME and Entrepreneurship-Malaysia (ICSMEE Malaysia) in year 2020 and 2021.

He does not hold directorships in any other public company, and he does not have any family relationship with any director and/ or major shareholder of the Company.

He has attended five (5) out of five (5) Board meetings for the FYE 2022.

Independent Non-Executive Director

Malaysian | Aged 65 | Female

Ms. Azian Binti Mohd Yusof was appointed to our Board and as a member of the Audit Committee on 29 July 2021. She holds a Bachelor Degree of Economics from the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.

She served the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (“MIDA”), a government agency under the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (“MITI”), from June 1982 until July 2018. Since then, she has over 30 years of experience in promoting the growth of investments in Malaysia during her tenure with MIDA.

She was the Director of Communications and Media Division from 2007 to 2010 and was responsible for the branding and strategising MIDA’s position globally through collaborations with Forbes, Nikkei and other notable media companies. From 2010 to 2013, she became the Director of Business Services Division and was involved in the development and promotion of the Services Sector Capacity Development Fund, a fund allocated by the government which aimed to grow the Internet of Things capabilities for businesses in the Services Sector. She was also involved in promoting the Green Technology Fund created by the government under the Malaysian Green Technology Corporation.

She then held the position of Director of Resource based industries covering food, wood based including furniture, paper packaging and oil palm industries between January 2013 to November 2014. Thereafter, she served as Executive Director until August 2017 covering the industries in Oil & Gas, Maritime, Green Technology, Healthcare, Hospital and Education Services. She had led and guided the team in developing and creating new policies to further grow investments into several sectors. She also served as chairperson for various committees including Committees on Import Duty Exemption on raw materials, Expatriates Posts and Task Force under the Industry 4.0.

From September 2017 and until her retirement in July 2018, she was promoted as the Deputy Chief and Coordination where her job scope covered reviewing policies on various initiatives for further the growth of industries.

Ms. Azian is also the Independent Non-Executive Director of Bonia Corporation Berhad and Texchem Resources Berhad. She does not have any family relationship with any director and/ or major shareholder of the Company.

She has attended three (3) out of three (3) Board meetings for the FYE 2022.

Non-Independent Non-Executive Director

Malaysian | Aged 57 | Male

Mr. Lee Hai Peng was appointed to our Board on 7 July 2022. He was appointed as a member of the Nominating and the Remuneration Committees on 7 July from Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (UK) in August 1994. He is a registered Chartered Accountant with the Malaysian Institute of Accountants and has over twenty-seven (27) years of working experiences in the field of audit, marketing, corporate finance and accounting.

He began his career as an Audit Assistant with BDO Binder in June 1991 where he was involved in various audit assignments for public listed companies in Malaysia. He left in November 1992 to join Messrs Gee & Co as its Branch Manager, responsible for its audit, secretarial and tax matters. In December 1994, he joined Trontex (M) Sdn Bhd as an Executive Director, where he was responsible for the overall business operations of the company. Subsequently, he joined Chin Hin Group Berhad in September 2008 as the Group Accountant. He was promoted and become the Group Financial Controller in April 2009 and was appointed as the Non-Independent Executive Director on 23 January 2015.

He is currently a Non-Independent Executive Director of Chin Hin Group Berhad and has directorships in various other private businesses. He has no family relationship with any director and/ or major shareholder of the Company.

He was appointed after the FYE 2022 and did not attend any meetings of the Board and Board Committees.

Independent Non-Executive Chairman

Malaysian | Aged 67 | Male

Dato’ Che Halin Bin Mohd Hashim was appointed to our Board of Directors (“Board”) and the Chairman of the Board on 14 September 2018. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from University of Leeds, United Kingdom in 1979. He subsequently obtained a master’s degree in Business Administration from Ohio University, United States of America in 1996..

Dato’ Che Halin began his career as Technical Officer with Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Berhad (“MIDF”) in 1980. He was responsible for processing and reviewing loan applications and loan performance. He left MIDF to join the banking known as Chartered Merchant Bankers Berhad) in year 1982 as Assistant Manager where he was involved in marketing, evaluation and granting of loans as well as loan disbursement and collections. He left the bank as Manager in 1991 and joined Sime AXA Assurance Berhad as Manager of its Technical and Motor Division. He was promoted to Senior Manager and in year 1996 was reassigned to establish the Institutional Marketing and Bancassurance department in 1996, in charge of improving the company’s Institutional Marketing and Bancassurance.

He joined Time Engineering Berhad in year 1997 as Senior General Manager and was subsequently appointed as Chief Sdn Bhd after the company was acquired by Time Engineering Berhad in year 1997. He was responsible for the operations and integration of Uniphone Sdn Bhd with Time Engineering Berhad. In year 1998, he was appointed as Director of Business Support Services of TT dotCom Sdn Bhd where he was responsible for overseeing regulatory, customer service, credit risk management, as well as the IT division of the company. In year 2002, he was reappointed as the Reach Sdn Bhd (previously, Uniphone Sdn Bhd) responsible for managing and implementing plans to improve the business performance of the company.

He left Time Reach Sdn Bhd in year 2005 to join Cement Industries of Malaysia Berhad as its Chief Managing Director in 2006. During his tenure with the group, he was responsible for overseeing the overall business operations, developing strategic planning, as well as annual operating plans for the group. He retired in year 2012.

Dato’ Che Halin is also an Independent Non- Executive Director of Signature International Berhad and has directorships in various other private businesses. He has no family relationship with any director and/ or major shareholder of Solarvest Holdings Berhad (“Solarvest” or “the Company”).

He has attended four (4) out of five (5) Board (“FYE 2022”).

Managing Director

Malaysian | Aged 42 | Male

Mr. Lim Chin Siu has been our Director since incorporation of the Company, i.e. 20 September 2017. He is the co-founder of our Group and has been jointly spearheading the business growth since we commenced business in 2012. He is primarily responsible for our Group’s overall business strategy and corporate direction. He is in charge of execution and implementation of our Group’s business plans. He also oversees the LSSPV projects of our Group, especially on the technical aspects of the projects.

He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom in 2003. He also obtained the Grid-Connected Photovoltaic System design certificate from SEDA in 2014.

He began his career with Lim Electric Company in 2003 as Project Engineer where he was in charge of installation, supply and commissioning of electrical systems. He left in 2006 to establish Dynamic Primajaya Sdn Bhd, an electrical contractor company, with 3 other partners in the same year. He was responsible of managing various aspects of the company’s electrical projects from documentation to tendering including budget controls. He was also involved in the company’s business development activities and business strategy planning. He subsequently exited the business and resigned in 2013 to focus on Atlantic Blue Sdn Bhd.

Mr. Lim Chin Siu does not hold directorships in any other public company, and he does not have any family relationship with any director and/ or major shareholder of the Company.

He has attended five (5) out of five (5) Board meetings for the FYE 2022.

Executive Director

Malaysian | Aged 42 | Male

Mr. Tan Chyi Boon has been our Director since the date of incorporation of the Company, i.e. 20 September 2017. He is also the co-founder of our Group and has been jointly spearheading the business growth since commencement in 2012. He is responsible for the business development of our Group including administration matters.

He graduated from KDU College (previously known as Kolej Damansara Utama), Malaysia, with a Higher Diploma in Computer Studies in 2001. After graduation, he established YH Digital Sdn Bhd with his family members, principally involved in the trading of computers and related parts. He was responsible for the business development and management of the company. YH Digital Sdn Bhd ceased its operations in 2012 when he ventured into the solar PV industry via Atlantic Blue Sdn Bhd with Mr. Lim Chin Siu and his brother, Mr. Tan Paw Boon.

Mr. Tan Chyi Boon does not hold directorships in any other public company, and he does not have any family relationship with any other director and/ or major shareholder of the Company.

He has attended five (5) out of five (5) Board meetings for the FYE 2022.

Executive Director and Group Chief Executive Officer

Malaysian | Aged 42 | Male

Mr. Chong Chun Shiong was appointed to our Board on 29 December 2021 and is our Group Chief of our Risk Management Committee. He is primarily responsible for overseeing our Group’s daily operations and implementation of organisation wide strategies. He also acts as our Group’s liaison with the relevant authorities for our solar PV projects.

He graduated from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in 2003 with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering majoring in Electrical and Mechatronics. In 2012, he obtained a master’s degree in Business Administration from University of Ballarat, Australia. In 2021, he successfully completed Executive Education Programme on Mergers and Acquisition from Imperial College London.

He began his career with Intel Technology Sdn Bhd as a Failure Analysis Engineer in 2003 where he was involved in conducting various product tests and failure analysis to ensure smooth new product introductions. He left in 2007 and joined Avago Technologies (M) Sdn Bhd in 2008 as a Senior Research & Development Project Lead where his responsibilities include leading and managing the product development activities based on product requests by the marketing team. Such product development activities comprise product design, product He was later promoted to Product Marketing Manager in 2010 where his responsibilities include overseeing the marketing function for the company’s industrial business segment and strategising marketing programmes for new product releases covering the Asia Pacific and Europe. During his stint at Avago Technologies (M) Sdn Bhd is when he pursued his master’s degree on a part time basis.

He left Avago Technologies (M) Sdn Bhd in 2013 and joined Dell Global Business Centre Sdn Bhd as a Product Marketing Manager. His responsibilities include developing the company’s third-party software solutions division, concentrating on selected markets in Asia Pacific such as the Southeast Asia region, China, Australia and New Zealand. He left in 2014 and joined Atlantic Blue Sdn Bhd as a Marketing Director where he developed and implemented various EPCC strategic marketing plans. He was subsequently promoted to Group Chief Executive

Mr. Chong Chun Shiong does not hold directorships in any other public company. He has no family relationship with any director and/ or major shareholder interest with the Company.

He has attended one (1) out of one (1) Board meeting for the FYE 2022.

Independent Non-Executive Director

Malaysian | Aged 48 | Female

Ms. Fong Shin Ni was appointed to our Board on 14 September 2018 and is the Chairperson of our Nominating Committee. She is also a member of our Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee and Risk Management Committee.

She holds a master’s degree in Business Administration from Cardiff University as well as a bachelor’s degree in She has a Barrister-At-Law from Lincoln’s Inn and was called to the Malaysian Bar in 1999.

Ms. Fong Shin Ni joined Messrs. Chew Kar Meng, a partner in 2006 where she specialises in corporate and commercial banking, and real property related transaction. She began her career in Messrs. Zul Rafique & Partners handling corporate matters, and acquisitions and the provision of corporate advisory services.

She does not hold directorships in any other public company, and she does not have any family relationship with any director and/ or major shareholder of the Company.

She has attended five (5) out of five (5) Board meetings for the FYE 2022.

Independent Non-Executive Director

Malaysian | Aged 48 | Male

Mr. Gan Teck Hooi was appointed to our Board on 24 February 2020. He has a Fellow membership in (“FCCA”) and is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (“MIA”). He is the Chairman of our Risk Management Committee, Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee. He is also a member of the Nominating Committee.

Mr. Gan Teck Hooi began his career as an audit associate and served in Yeo, Lim & Co and Hew & Tan for approximately four (4) years before joining the commercial industry. He joined Rohas-Euco Industries Bhd as Assistant Finance Manager in 2002 and was promoted to Finance Manager in 2004. He then joined TSH Resources Bhd as Finance Manager in 2006. In 2007, he joined Hexagon Holdings Bhd as Senior Finance Manager and was promoted to Financial Controller in 2009.

In 2010, he joined the Poney Group of Companies (“PONEY”) as Group Chief Operating Officer, where he was responsible for overseeing the overall business operation of the group as well as the establishment of international retail presence. He left PONEY in year 2014 and founded ICFO Solutions consultation to small and medium-sized enterprises (“SME”) to improve productivity and profitability. He was the President of the International Council for SME and Entrepreneurship-Malaysia (ICSMEE Malaysia) in year 2020 and 2021.

He does not hold directorships in any other public company, and he does not have any family relationship with any director and/ or major shareholder of the Company.

He has attended five (5) out of five (5) Board meetings for the FYE 2022.

Independent Non-Executive Director

Malaysian | Aged 64 | Female

Ms. Azian Binti Mohd Yusof was appointed to our Board and as a member of the Audit Committee on 29 July 2021. She holds a Bachelor Degree of Economics from the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.

She served the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (“MIDA”), a government agency under the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (“MITI”), from June 1982 until July 2018. Since then, she has over 30 years of experience in promoting the growth of investments in Malaysia during her tenure with MIDA.

She was the Director of Communications and Media Division from 2007 to 2010 and was responsible for the branding and strategising MIDA’s position globally through collaborations with Forbes, Nikkei and other notable media companies. From 2010 to 2013, she became the Director of Business Services Division and was involved in the development and promotion of the Services Sector Capacity Development Fund, a fund allocated by the government which aimed to grow the Internet of Things capabilities for businesses in the Services Sector. She was also involved in promoting the Green Technology Fund created by the government under the Malaysian Green Technology Corporation.

She then held the position of Director of Resource based industries covering food, wood based including furniture, paper packaging and oil palm industries between January 2013 to November 2014. Thereafter, she served as Executive Director until August 2017 covering the industries in Oil & Gas, Maritime, Green Technology, Healthcare, Hospital and Education Services. She had led and guided the team in developing and creating new policies to further grow investments into several sectors. She also served as chairperson for various committees including Committees on Import Duty Exemption on raw materials, Expatriates Posts and Task Force under the Industry 4.0.

From September 2017 and until her retirement in July 2018, she was promoted as the Deputy Chief and Coordination where her job scope covered reviewing policies on various initiatives for further the growth of industries.

Ms. Azian is also the Independent Non-Executive Director of Bonia Corporation Berhad and Texchem Resources Berhad. She does not have any family relationship with any director and/ or major shareholder of the Company.

She has attended three (3) out of three (3) Board meetings for the FYE 2022.

Non-Independent Non-Executive Director

Malaysian | Aged 56 | Male

Mr. Lee Hai Peng was appointed to our Board on 7 July 2022. He was appointed as a member of the Nominating and the Remuneration Committees on 7 July from Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (UK) in August 1994. He is a registered Chartered Accountant with the Malaysian Institute of Accountants and has over twenty-seven (27) years of working experiences in the field of audit, marketing, corporate finance and accounting.

He began his career as an Audit Assistant with BDO Binder in June 1991 where he was involved in various audit assignments for public listed companies in Malaysia. He left in November 1992 to join Messrs Gee & Co as its Branch Manager, responsible for its audit, secretarial and tax matters. In December 1994, he joined Trontex (M) Sdn Bhd as an Executive Director, where he was responsible for the overall business operations of the company. Subsequently, he joined Chin Hin Group Berhad in September 2008 as the Group Accountant. He was promoted and become the Group Financial Controller in April 2009 and was appointed as the Non-Independent Executive Director on 23 January 2015.

He is currently a Non-Independent Executive Director of Chin Hin Group Berhad and has directorships in various other private businesses. He has no family relationship with any director and/ or major shareholder of the Company.

He was appointed after the FYE 2022 and did not attend any meetings of the Board and Board Committees.

Independent Non-Executive Chairman

Malaysian | Aged 66 | Male

Dato’ Che Halin Bin Mohd Hashim was appointed to our Board and the Chairman of the Board on 14 September 2018. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from University of Leeds, United Kingdom in 1979. He subsequently obtained a master’s degree in Business Administration from Ohio University, United States of America in 1996.

Dato’ Che Halin began his career as Technical Officer with Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Berhad (“MIDF”) in 1980. He was responsible for processing and reviewing loan applications and loan performance. He left MIDF to join the banking division of Permata Chartered Merchant Bank Berhad (now known as Affin Investment Bank Berhad) in 1982 as Assistant Manager where he was involved in marketing, evaluation and granting of loans as well as loan disbursement and collections. He left the bank as Manager in 1991 and subsequently joined Sime AXA Assurance Berhad as Manager of its Technical Division. He was promoted to Senior Manager and reassigned to the Institutional Marketing and Bancassurance department in 1996, in charge of improving the company’s institutional marketing and establishment of bancassurance. During his stint with Sime AXA Assurance Berhad is when he pursued his master’s degree on a part time basis.

He joined Time Engineering Berhad in 1997 as Senior General Manager and was subsequently appointed as Chief Operating Officer of Uniphone Sdn Bhd after the company was acquired by Time Engineering Berhad in 1997. He was responsible for the operations and integration of Uniphone Sdn Bhd with Time Engineering Berhad. In 1998, he was appointed as Director of Business Support Services of TT dotCom Sdn Bhd where he was responsible for overseeing regulatory, customer service, credit risk management, as well as the IT division of the company. In 2002, he was reassigned as the Chief Operating Officer of Time Reach Sdn Bhd (previously, Uniphone Sdn Bhd) responsible for managing and implementing plans to improve the business performance of the company.

He left Time Reach Sdn Bhd in 2005 to join Cement Industries of Malaysia Berhad as its Chief Executive Officer before being promoted to Group Managing Director in 2006. During his tenure with the group, he was responsible for overseeing the overall business operations, developing strategic planning, as well as annual operating plans for the group. He retired in 2012.

Dato’ Che Halin is also an Independent Non-Executive Director of Signature International Berhad and has directorships in various other private businesses. He has no family relationship with any director and/ or major shareholder of Solarvest Holdings Berhad (“Solarvest” or “the Company”).

He has attended five (5) out of five (5) Board meetings for the financial year ended 31 March 2021 (“FYE 2021”).

Managing Director

Malaysian | Aged 41 | Male

Mr. Lim Chin Siu has been our Director since incorporation of the Company, i.e. 20 September 2017. He is the co-founder of our Group and has been jointly spearheading the business growth since we commenced business in 2012. He is primarily responsible for our Group’s overall business strategy and corporate direction. He is in charge of execution and implementation of our Group’s business plans. He also oversees the LSSPV projects of our Group, especially on the technical aspects of the projects.

He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom in 2003. He also obtained the Grid-Connected Photovoltaic System Design certificate from SEDA in 2014.

He began his career with Lim Electric Company in 2003 as Project Engineer where he was in charge of installation, supply and commissioning of electrical systems. He left in 2006 to establish Dynamic Primajaya Sdn Bhd, an electrical contractor company, with 3 other partners in the same year. He was responsible of managing various aspects of the company’s electrical projects from documentation to tendering including budget controls. He was also involved in the company’s business development activities and business strategy planning. He subsequently exited the business and resigned in 2013 to focus on Atlantic Blue Sdn Bhd. As at LPD, Dynamic Primajaya Sdn Bhd is still in operation and is not a competitor to our Group as the company is involved in provision of electrical works for buildings and not in the solar PV industry.

Mr. Lim Chin Siu does not hold directorships in any other public company, and he does not have any family relationship with any director and/ or major shareholder of the Company.

He has attended five (5) out of five (5) Board meetings for the FYE 2021.

Executive Director

Malaysian | Aged 41 | Male

Mr. Tan Chyi Boon has been our Director since the date of incorporation of the Company, i.e. 20 September 2017. He is also the co-founder of our Group and has been jointly spearheading the business growth since commencement in 2012. He is responsible for the business development of our Group including administration matters.

He graduated from KDU College (previously known as Kolej Damansara Utama), Malaysia, with a Higher Diploma in Computer Studies in 2001. After graduation, he established YH Digital Sdn Bhd with his family members, principally involved in the trading of computers and related parts. He was responsible for the business development and management of the company. YH Digital Sdn Bhd ceased its operations in 2012 when he ventured into the solar PV industry via Atlantic Blue Sdn Bhd with Mr. Lim Chin Siu and his brother, Mr. Tan Paw Boon.

Mr. Tan Chyi Boon does not hold directorships in any other public company, and he does not have any family relationship with any other director and/ or major shareholder of the Company.

He has attended five (5) out of five (5) Board meetings for the FYE 2021.

Non-Independent Non-Executive Director

Malaysian | Aged 37 | Male

Mr. Chiau Haw Choon is our Non-Independent Non-Executive Director and corporate representative of Chin Hin Group Berhad (“Chin Hin”). He was appointed to our Board on 14 September 2018 and is a member of our Remuneration Committee and Nominating Committee.

He graduated from Deakin University, Australia with a bachelor’s degree in Finance and Marketing in 2009. Upon his graduation, he joined his family business, Chin Hin as the Group Managing Director. In 2017, he has also earned the Malaysian Entrepreneur of the year 2017 award from Ernst & Young.

He is the Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of Chin Hin Group Property Berhad since 2017 and was redesignated to Executive Director in 2018. He also serves as Director for a number of subsidiaries of Chin Hin and Chin Hin Group Property Berhad and has directorships in various other private businesses. On 8 March 2021, he was appointed as the Executive Director of Signature International Berhad.

He is the son of Datuk Seri Chiau Beng Teik, JP and Datin Seri Wong Mee Leng, both of which are the major shareholders of the Company.

He has attended five (5) out of five (5) Board meetings for the FYE 2021.

Independent Non-Executive Director

Malaysian | Aged 47 | Female

Ms. Fong Shin Ni was appointed to our Board on 14 September 2018 and is the Chairperson of our Nominating Committee. She is also a member of our Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee and Risk Management Committee.

She holds a master’s degree in Business Administration from Cardiff University as well as a bachelor’s degree in Law from University of Sheffield. She has a Barrister-At-Law from Lincoln’s Inn and was called to the Malaysian Bar in 1999.

Ms. Fong Shin Ni joined Messrs. Chew Kar Meng, Zahardin & Partners, a firm established since 1981, as a partner in 2006 where she specialises in corporate and commercial banking, and real property related transaction. She began her career in Messrs. Zul Rafique & Partners handling corporate matters, specialising in the field of capital markets, mergers and acquisitions and the provision of corporate advisory services.

She does not hold directorships in any other public company, and she does not have any family relationship with any director and/ or major shareholder of the Company.

She has attended five (5) out of five (5) Board meetings for the FYE 2021.

Independent Non-Executive Director

Malaysian | Aged 47 | Male

Mr. Gan Teck Hooi was appointed to our Board on 24 February 2020. He has a Fellow membership in The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (“FCCA”) and is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (“MIA”). He is the Chairman of our Risk Management Committee, Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee. He is also a member of the Nominating Committee.

Mr. Gan Teck Hooi began his career as an audit associate and served in Yeo, Lim & Co and Hew & Tan for approximately four (4) years before joining the commercial industry. He joined Rohas-Euco Industries Bhd as Assistant Finance Manager in 2002 and was promoted to Finance Manager in 2004. He then joined TSH Resources Bhd as Finance Manager in 2006. In 2007, he joined Hexagon Holdings Bhd as Senior Finance Manager and was promoted to Financial Controller in 2009.

In 2010, he joined the Poney Group of Companies (“PONEY”) as Group Chief Operating Officer, where he was responsible for overseeing the overall business operation of the group as well as the establishment of international retail presence. He left PONEY in year 2014 and founded ICFO Solutions Sdn. Bhd., a business consulting firm that provides consultation to small and medium-sized enterprises (“SME”) to improve productivity and profitability. He is currently the President of the International Council for SME and Entrepreneurship- Malaysia (ICSMEE Malaysia).

He does not hold directorships in any other public company, and he does not have any family relationship with any director and/ or major shareholder of the Company.

He has attended five (5) out of five (5) Board meetings for the FYE 2021.

Independent Non-Executive Director

Malaysian | Aged 63 | Female

Ms. Azian Binti Mohd Yusof was appointed to our Board and as a member of the Audit Committee on 29 July 2021. She holds a Bachelor Degree of Economics from the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.

She served the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (“MIDA”), a government agency under the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (“MITI”), from June 1982 until July 2018. Since then, she has over 30 years of experience in promoting the growth of investments in Malaysia during her tenure with MIDA.

She was the Director of Communications and Media Division from 2007 to 2010 and was responsible for the branding and strategising MIDA’s position globally through collaborations with Forbes, Nikkei and other notable media companies. From 2010 to 2013, she became the Director of Business Services Division and was involved in the development and promotion of the Services Sector Capacity Development Fund, a fund allocated by the government which aimed to grow the Internet of Things (“IoT”) capabilities for businesses in the Services Sector. She was also involved in promoting the Green Technology Fund created by the government under the Malaysian Green Technology Corporation.

She then held the position of Director of Resource based industries covering food, wood based including furniture, paper packaging and oil palm industries between January 2013 to November 2014. Thereafter, she served as Executive Director until August 2017 covering the industries in Oil & Gas, Maritime, Green Technology, Healthcare, Hospital and Education Services. She had led and guided the team in developing and creating new policies to further grow investments into several sectors. She also served as chairperson for various committees including Committees on Import Duty Exemption on raw materials, Expatriates Posts and Task Force under the Industry 4.0.

From September 2017 and until her retirement in July 2018, she was promoted as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge of Strategic Planning and Coordination where her job scope covered reviewing policies on various initiatives for further enhancement of identified sub-sectors to leap frog the growth of industries.

Ms. Azian is also the Independent Non-Executive Director of Bonia Corporation Berhad. She does not have any family relationship with any director and/ or major shareholder of the Company.

She did not attend any Board meeting for the FYE 2021 as she was newly appointed to the Board on 29 July 2021.

Independent Non-Executive Chairman

Malaysian | Aged 65 | Male

Dato’ Che Halin Bin Mohd Hashim was appointed to our Board and the Chairman of the Board on 14 September 2018. He is the Chairman of our Remuneration Committee and is also a member of our Audit Committee and Nomination Committee. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from University of Leeds, United Kingdom in 1979. He subsequently obtained a Masters of Business Administration from Ohio University, United States of America in 1996.

Dato’ Che Halin began his career as Technical Officer with Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Berhad (“MIDF”) in 1980. He was responsible for processing and reviewing loan applications and loan performance. He left MIDF to join the banking division of Permata Chartered Merchant Bank Berhad in marketing, evaluation and granting of loans as well as loan disbursement and collections. He left the bank as Manager in 1991 and subsequently joined Sime AXA Assurance Berhad as Manager of its Technical Division. He was promoted to Senior Manager and reassigned to the Institutional Marketing and Bancassurance department in 1996, responsible for improving the company’s institutional marketing and establishment of bancassurance. During his stint with Sime AXA Assurance Berhad, he also pursued his Masters of Business Administration on a part time basis.

He left and joined Time Engineering Berhad in 1997 as Senior General Manager. He was subsequently Engineering Berhad in 1997. He was responsible for the operations and integration of Uniphone Sdn Bhd with Time Engineering Berhad. In 1998, he was appointed as Director of Business Support Services of TT dotCom Sdn Bhd where he was responsible for overseeing the regulatory, customer service, credit risk management, as well as IT functions of the company. In 2002, he was reassigned back as he was responsible for managing and implementing plans to improve the business performance of the company.

He left Time Reach Sdn Bhd in 2005 to join Cement Industries of Malaysia Berhad as its Chief Executive group, he was responsible for overseeing the overall business operations of the group, as well as developing strategic planning and annual operating plans. He retired in 2012. Since then, he only had directorships in other private businesses.

Dato’ Che Halin does not hold directorships in any other public companies and he does not have any family relationship with any director and/ or major shareholder of the Company.

He has attended three (3) out of three (3) Board meetings for the financial year ended (FYE) 31 March 2020.

Managing Director

Malaysian | Aged 40 | Male

Mr. Lim Chin Siu has been our Director since incorporation of the Company, i.e. 20 September 2017. He is the co-founder of our Group and has been jointly spearheading the business growth of our Group since we commenced business in 2012. He is primarily responsible for our Group’s overall business strategy and corporate direction. He is in charge of execution and implementation of our Group’s business plans. He also oversees the LSSPV projects of our Group, especially on the technical aspects of the projects.

He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom in 2003. He also obtained Grid-Connected Photovoltaic System Design certificate from SEDA in 2014.

He began his career with Lim Electric Company in 2003 as Project Engineer where he was in charge of installation, supply and commissioning of electrical systems. He left in 2006 to establish Dynamic Primajaya Sdn Bhd, an electrical contractor, with 3 other partners in the same year. He was responsible in managing various aspects of the company’s electrical projects from documentation to tendering to budget controls. He was also involved in the company’s business development activities and business strategy planning. He subsequently exited the business and resigned in 2013 to focus on Atlantic Blue Sdn Bhd. As at LPD, Dynamic Primajaya Sdn Bhd is still in operations but it is not in competition with our Group as it is involved in provision of electrical works for buildings and not in the solar PV industry.

Mr. Lim Chin Siu does not hold directorships in any other public companies and he does not have any family relationship with any director and/ or major shareholder of the Company.

He has attended three (3) out of three (3) Board meetings for the financial year ended (FYE) 31 March 2020.

Executive Director
Malaysian | Aged 41 | Male

Mr. Tan Chyi Boon has been our Director since the date of incorporation of the Company, i.e. 20 September 2017. He is also the co-founder of our Group and has been jointly spearheading the business growth of our Group since we commenced business in 2012. He is responsible for the business development of our Group including administration matters.

He graduated from KDU College (previously known as Kolej Damansara Utama), Malaysia, with a members, principally involved in the trading of computers and related parts. He was responsible for operations in 2012 when he ventured into the solar PV industry via Atlantic Blue Sdn Bhd with Mr. Lim Chin Siu and his brother, Mr. Tan Paw Boon.

Mr. Tan Chyi Boon does not hold directorships in any other public companies and he does not have any family relationship with any other director and/ or major shareholder of the Company.

He has attended three (3) out of three (3) Board meetings for the financial year ended (FYE) 31 March 2020.

Non-Independent Non-Executive Director

Malaysian | Aged 37 | Male

Mr. Chiau Haw Choon is our Non-Independent Non-Executive Director and corporate representative of Chin Hin Group Berhad (“Chin Hin”). He was appointed to our Board on 14 September 2018 and is a member of our Remuneration Committee and Nominating Committee.

He graduated from Deakin University, Australia with a bachelor’s degree in Finance and Marketing in 2009. Upon his graduation, he joined his family business, Chin Hin as the Group Managing Director. In 2017, he has also earned the Malaysian Entrepreneur of the year 2017 award from Ernst & Young.

He is the Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of Chin Hin Group Property Berhad since 2017 and was redesignated to Executive Director in 2018. He also serves as Director for a number of subsidiaries of Chin Hin and Chin Hin Group Property Berhad and has directorships in various other private businesses. On 8 March 2021, he was appointed as the Executive Director of Signature International Berhad.

He is the son of Datuk Seri Chiau Beng Teik, JP and Datin Seri Wong Mee Leng, both of which are the major shareholders of the Company.

He has attended five (5) out of five (5) Board meetings for the FYE 2021.

Independent Non-Executive Director

Malaysian | Aged 46 | Female

Ms. Fong Shin Ni was appointed to our Board on 14 September 2018, and is the Chairman of our Nomination Committee. She is also a member of our Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee and Risk Management Committee.

She holds a Masters in Business Administration from Cardiff University as well as a Bachelor of Law (honours) Degree from the University of Sheffield. She has a Barrister-At-Law from Lincoln’s Inn, and was called to the Malaysian Bar in 1999.

Ms. Fong Shin Ni joined Messrs. Chew Kar Meng, Zahardin & Partners, a firm established since 1981, as a partner in 2006 where she specialises in corporate and commercial banking, and real property related transaction. Initially, she began her career in Messrs. Zul Rafique & Partners handling corporate matters, specialising in the field of capital markets, mergers and acquisitions and the provision of corporate advisory services.

She does not hold directorships in any other public company and she does not have any family relationship with any director and/ or major shareholder of the Company.

She has attended three (3) out of three (3) Board meetings for the financial year ended (FYE) 31 March 2020.

Independent Non-Executive Director

Malaysian | Aged 46 | Male

Mr. Gan Teck Hooi was appointed to our Board on 24 February 2020. He has a Fellow membership in The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) and is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA). He is the Chairman of our Risk Committee and Audit Committee, and is also a member of Remuneration Committee and Nomination Committee.

Mr. Gan Teck Hooi began his career as an audit associate and served in Yeo, lim & Co and Hew & Tan for approximately four (4) years before joining the commercial industry. He joined Rohas-Euco Industries Bhd as Assistant Finance Manager in 2002 and was promoted to Finance Manager in 2004. He then joined TSH Resources Bhd as Finance Manager in 2006. In 2007, he joined Hexagon Holdings Bhd as Senior Finance Manager and was promoted to Financial Controller in 2009.

In 2010, he joined the Poney Group of Companies (“PONEY”) as Group Chief Operating Officer, where he was responsible for overseeing the overall business operation of the group as well as the establishment of international retail presence. He left PONEY in year 2014 and founded ICFO Solutions Sdn. Bhd., a business consulting firm to provide business consultation to small and medium sized enterprises (“SME”) to improve productivity and profitability. He is currently Ihe President for the International Council for SME and Entrepreneurship-Malaysia (ICSMEE Malaysia).

He does not hold directorships in any other public companies and he does not have any family relationship with any director and/ or major shareholder of the Company.

Mr. Gan does not attend any Boord meeting for the FYE 31 March 2020 as there was no Boord meeling convened for the FYE 31 March 2020 after he was appointed to the Board on 24 February 2020.