In 1998, Tan Sri Datuk Tiong Su Kouk had through a series of equity injections increased his shareholding interest in Nam Cheong Dockyard Sdn Bhd (“NCD”). In the subsequent year, Tan Sri Datuk Tiong has obtained majority shareholding control and has since assumed an active role in the management of the Group.
Tan Sri Datuk Tiong has more than 20 years of solid experience in the shipbuilding industry. He oversees the Group’s strategic direction and shipbuilding operations in the Company’s shipyard located at Miri and the People’s Republic of China contractors’ shipyards. With his extensive experience and involvement in the shipbuilding industry, he has built a wide network of Malaysian and foreign business contacts over the years. He has played a significant role in steering the Group from being primarily involved in the construction of barges and fishing vessels in Malaysia to building of offshore support vessels (“OSVs”), transforming the Group into one of the leading providers of OSVs in Malaysia.
Tan Sri Datuk Tiong is also the founder of CCK Consolidated Holdings Berhad (“CCK”), a company listed on the Main Market of Bursa Securities Malaysia Bhd. Under his stewardship, CCK and its subsidiaries (“CCK Group”) has progressed from a small family-run business to one of Sarawak’s largest integrated poultry producers in Malaysia. Tan Sri Datuk Tiong also sits on various school boards and boards of other private limited companies.
Tan Sri Datuk Tiong was awarded the Pingat Bintang Sarawak by the head of the Sarawak state in 1987 and Johan Setia Mahkota by Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong in 2000 for his noteworthy contributions to the community.
In 1999, Tan Sri Datuk Tiong was appointed as a Member of MAPEN II (Majlis Perundingan Ekonomi Negara Kedua). Tan Sri Datuk Tiong is also the Honorary Life President of the World Federation of Foochow Association, Permanent Honorary Chairman and Inaugurator of The World Zhang Clan Association, Honorary Life President of the Federation of Foochow Association of Malaysia and Honorary President of the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak.
Tan Sri Datuk Tiong was conferred the Panglima Jasa Negara (P.J.N.) which carries the title “Datuk” by Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong on the occasion of His Excellency’s 75th Birthday 2 June 2001.
Tan Sri Datuk Tiong was subsequently conferred the Panglima Setia Mahkota (P.S.M.) which carries the title “Tan Sri” by Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong XIV, Almu’tasimu Billahi Muhibbuddin Tuanku Alhaj Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Badlishah on the occasion of His Excellency’s 88th Birthday on 4 June 2016.
Mr Tiong Chiong Hiiung joined the Group in 1993.
Mr Tiong holds a degree in Bachelor of Economics from Monash University, Australia in 1989. In 1997, he became the Managing Director of CCK Group of Companies (“CCK Group”) where he oversees the overall management and operations of the CCK Group. He has played a pivotal role in transforming the CCK Group’s operations into one of the pioneer poultry producer in Malaysia today.
Mr Tiong oversees the Group’s general corporate and financial affairs. He was involved in crafting the human resource policies and had initiated the implementation of the employee salary structure for the Group. He had also initiated the development of the corporate management system where policies, procedures and detailed processes of different functions are documented and monitored for the betterment of the Group.
In 2014, Mr Tiong was appointed as the Executive Vice Chairman of the Group where he serves to strengthen the Group’s financial health in light of the increasing demands of an evolving and dynamic business. He also assists the Executive Chairman in reviewing various Board matters and in supporting the implementation of growth and business strategy.
Mr Tiong was appointed as the Financial Director of the Group in 2017. He provides guidance to the Finance team in financial strategies and control towards a healthier financial performance for the Group. His vast experience in corporate strategies planning and financial management provides an assurance to the Group’s commitment in business continuity and growth.
Mr Tiong is a licensed company secretary by the Companies Commission of Malaysia. He also sits on the boards of various private limited companies.
Member of the Nominating Committee
Datuk Lim Tong Lee, aged 57, has more than 30 years working experience in Investment Banking field covering area of Corporate Finance and Private Equity. He began his career in 1990 as an auditor with Ernst & Young in Malaysia, where he was involved in audits works for clients in various industries. Datuk Lim was promoted to Senior Auditor in 1994. He left Ernst & Young in 1995 and joined AmInvestment Bank Bhd. as an Executive in its Corporate Finance division and was primarily involved in corporate advisory works. Datuk Lim left AmInvestment Bank Bhd. in 1997 to join a property development company as General Manager of Corporate Finance, where he was responsible for planning its initial public offering (IPO). He left the property development company and rejoined AmInvestment Bank Bhd. in 1999 as Manager in Corporate Finance division managing corporate advisory works.
In 2007, Datuk Lim was posted by AmInvestment Bank Bhd. to AmFraser Securities Pte. Ltd. in Singapore as the Director/ Head of Corporate Finance, where he was involved in leading the corporate finance department. In 2013, He left AmFraser Securities Pte. Ltd. and joined AmWater Investments Management Pte. Ltd. Singapore, as the Chief Investment Officer overseeing private equity investments in water projects in North Asia. He left Amwater Investments Management Pte. Ltd. in 2014 and joined Venstar Capital Management Pte. Ltd. in Singapore as a Senior Vice President where he was involved in private equity investments around North and South East Asia. He left the company and joined KGI Securities Pte. Ltd. in 2015 as Head of Corporate Finance. In 2017, he left KGI Securities Pte. Ltd. Datuk Lim is the founder of Altitude Capital (Asia) Sdn. Bhd., where he provides corporate strategy and advisory works through the company since 2017.
In 2020, Datuk Lim was conferred ‘Darjah Pangkuan Seri Melaka’ from the Governor of Malacca State, Malaysia which carries the title of “Datuk”.
Datuk Lim sits on the board of two other listed companies in Singapore and one other listed company and few private limited companies in Malaysia.
Chair of the Audit Committee
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Mr Tan Boon Yong Thomas graduated from the National University of Singapore in 1987 with a Bachelor in Laws (Hons.) and was admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore in 1988. Mr Tan commenced his practice as an Advocate & Solicitor with Haridass Ho & Partners in 1988. He was appointed Partner in 1994 and subsequently Managing Partner in 2012. Mr Tan was also a Senior Accredited Specialist (Maritime & Shipping Law), with the Singapore Academy of Law from 2019 – 2022.
Mr Tan is primarily a dispute resolution lawyer with a concentration of interest in admiralty and shipping matters, marine insurance and international sale of goods transactions. He acted in admiralty and shipping disputes, sale of goods and general commercial disputes, including joint ventures and partnerships in the courts and arbitration. Admiralty and shipping disputes include all types of charter party disputes, collisions, supply and delivery of goods and services for vessels, shipbuilding and ship repair contracts, and demolition contracts, general commercial disputes include warehousing and logistics services, transportation, and joint ventures. He is also actively involved in mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.
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Mr Yeoh Seng Huat Geoffrey graduated from the London School of Economics, BSc (Econ) with First Class Honours and is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
Mr Yeoh began his career in the Chase Manhattan Bank, Singapore in 1980. During his tenure at the Chase Manhattan Bank, he was a Vice President involved in Corporate Banking, Corporate Finance and Debt Syndication with assignments in Singapore, New York, Hong Kong and Jakarta. He joined United Overseas Bank as the Head of Corporate Banking and Corporate Finance in 1991 to 1996.
Mr Yeoh then took on senior management roles in a number of publicly listed companies in Singapore. He held positions as the Executive Director for Econ International Limited, a major civil engineering company and subsequently in Jasper Investments Ltd, an owner-operator of offshore drilling rigs in the oil & gas service industry and then as Chief Financial Officer with PACC Offshore Services Holdings Ltd, the largest Asian based operator of offshore support vessels.
He has previously served as independent director for a number of SGX listed companies, the more recent ones being World Class Global Limited, Hoe Leong Corporation Limited and Global Testing Corporation Limited.
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