Dato’ Tan Heng Chew, JP, DJMK
Nationality
Gender
Age
President, Executive Director
Malaysian
Male
78
DATE OF APPOINTMENT
- First Director – 26 March 1997
- Chairman of the Board – 1 November 1999 Executive
- Chairman – 1 January 2011
- President – 1 January 2015
TOTAL 2024 BOARD MEETINGS ATTENDED
- 6 out of 7
BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS
- Nil
OTHER PRESENT DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES AND LISTED ISSUERS
- President, Tan Chong Motor Holdings Berhad (“TCMH”)
- President, APM Automotive Holdings Berhad
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree, University of New South Wales, Australia.
- Masters degree in Engineering, University of Newcastle, Australia.
- Joined the TCMH Group of Companies in 1970 and was instrumental in the establishment of its Autoparts Division in the 1970s and early 1980s.
DECLARATION OF FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
- Major shareholder of the Company.
- Director and shareholder of Tan Chong Consolidated Sdn Bhd, a major shareholder of the Company.
- Brother of Mr. Tan Eng Soon, a major shareholder of the Company.
- Director and major shareholder of TCMH, a related company. Have an actual/potential/perceived conflict of interest in dealings between WTCH Group and TCMH Group, both entities involving in Automotive businesses.
- Auto Dunia Sdn Bhd (“ADSB”), a body corporate associated with Dato’ Tan pursuant to Section 197 of the Companies Act 2016. Have an actual/potential/perceived conflict of interest in dealings between WTCH Group and ADSB, both entities involving in Automotive businesses.
- Declared and abstained from deliberation and voting in respect of transactions between the Group and related parties involving himself and/or should there be an actual, potential or perceived conflict of interest between the Company or a related corporation and a Director, or an associate of a Director such as spouse or other family members.
Tan Keng Meng
Nationality
Gender
Age
Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director
Malaysian
Male
66
DATE OF APPOINTMENT
- Executive Director – 11 January 2012
- Executive Vice President – 1 January 2015
- Chief Executive Officer – 1 October 2015
TOTAL 2024 BOARD MEETINGS ATTENDED
- 7 out of 7
BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS
- Nil
OTHER PRESENT DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES AND LISTED ISSUERS
- Nil
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
- Bachelor of Engineering degree, University of Malaya in 1982.
- Joined TCIM Sdn Bhd (“TCIM”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company on 15 April 2010 and was subsequently appointed as Executive Director of TCIM taking charge of industrial machinery business.
- Heads the Automotive Segment of the Group since October 2015.
- Held senior management positions for many years with extensive Malaysian and international experience.
- Group Chief Executive Officer/Director of Tasek Corporation Berhad, a public company listed on Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad prior to joining the Group.
- Previously, the Managing Director-Asia with Friction Material Pacific Group, a joint-venture company between Honeywell and Pacifica of Australia.
- Director of several subsidiaries of TCMH, such as Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd, Tan Chong Motor Assemblies Sdn Bhd, Tan Chong & Sons Motor Company Sdn Bhd and Tan Chong Industrial Equipment Sdn Bhd.
- Has extensive experience in a number of industries covering construction, automotive and automotive component manufacturing.
DECLARATION OF FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
- Holding executive functions in TCMH Group. Have an actual/potential/perceived conflict of interest in dealings between WTCH Group and TCMH Group, both entities involving in Automotive businesses.
- Declared and abstained from deliberation and voting in respect of transactions between the Group and related parties involving himself and/or should there be an actual, potential or perceived conflict of interest between the Company or a related corporation and a Director, or an associate of a Director such as spouse or other family members.
Tan Soon Huat
Nationality
Gender
Age
Chief Operating Officer, Executive Director
Malaysian
Male
54
DATE OF APPOINTMENT
- Non-Independent Non-Executive Director – 28 August 2024
- Chief Operating Officer, Executive Director – 1 December 2024
TOTAL 2024 BOARD MEETINGS ATTENDED
- 2 out of 2 (subsequent to his appointment to the Board on 28 August 2024)
BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS
- Nil
OTHER PRESENT DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES AND LISTED ISSUERS
- Nil
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
- Chartered Financial Analyst.
- Bachelor of Science in Economics, University of Bristol, United Kingdom in 1992.
- More than 20 years’ experience in financial services and having worked in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Singapore at Credit Suisse Securities, J.P. Morgan and Arab Malaysian Securities.
- Joined TCMH Group in May 2016 as Senior General Manager in the President’s Office managing Investor Relations and Corporate Planning activities. He was assigned with additional role as the Head of Financing Services Department in year 2018 and later promoted to Executive Vice President and Head of Insurance Division in year 2020.
- His current responsibilities include business operations of the Financial Services and Insurance Divisions, Corporate Planning and Investor Relations.
- Assumed the role as Principal Officer of Warisan Captive Incorporated since July 2020.
DECLARATION OF FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
- Holding executive functions in TCMH Group. Have an actual/potential/perceived conflict of interest in dealings between WTCH Group and TCMH Group, both entities involving in Automotive and Insurance businesses.
- Declared and abstained from deliberation and voting in respect of transactions between the Group and related parties involving himself and/or should there be an actual, potential or perceived conflict of interest between the Company or a related corporation and a Director, or an associate of a Director such as spouse or other family members.
Chin Yen Song
Nationality
Gender
Age
Executive Director
Malaysian
Female
51
DATE OF APPOINTMENT
- Executive Director – 25 November 2021
TOTAL 2024 BOARD MEETINGS ATTENDED
- 7 out of 7
BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS
- Nil
OTHER PRESENT DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES AND LISTED ISSUERS
- Nil
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
- Chartered Accountant and Fellow Member of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
- Member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants.
- Worked in Singapore for more than 11 years in telecom and manufacturing companies as Accountant prior to joining WTCH Group.
- Joined the WTCH Group as Finance Manager in 2003 and was promoted to Deputy General Manager and General Manager in January 2011 and July 2015 respectively.
- In 2010, she was tasked to oversee the corporate travel business of Mayflower Corporate Travel Services Sdn Bhd assuming responsibilities of business development and retention, and to drive customer service excellence.
- Currently, Chief Executive Officer of Mayflower Group, taking charge of the entire travel and car rental business operation (locally and overseas).
DECLARATION OF FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
- Nil
Lee Min On
Nationality
Gender
Age
Senior Independent Non-Executive Director
Malaysian
Male
65
DATE OF APPOINTMENT
- Independent Non-Executive Director – 29 November 2016
- Senior Independent Non-Executive Director – 1 June 2023
TOTAL 2024 BOARD MEETINGS ATTENDED
- 7 out of 7
BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS
- Chairman of the Nominating and Remuneration Committee
- Member of the Audit Committee
OTHER PRESENT DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES AND LISTED ISSUERS
- Tan Chong Motor Holdings Berhad (“TCMH”)
- APM Automotive Holdings Berhad (“APM”)
- Kotra Industries Berhad
- Lii Hen Industries Bhd
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
- Chartered Accountant of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (“MIA”).
- Certified Public Accountant of the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
- Fellow Member of The Institute of Internal Auditors, Malaysia.
- Member of Audit and Risk Management Committee of MIA.
- Started his career with KPMG Malaysia in 1979 and retired as a Partner of the Firm on 31 December 2015. During his tenure with KPMG, he served in the External Audit Division before moving on to helm the Firm’s risk consulting practice, providing board advisory services that encompassed corporate governance, risk management and risk-based internal audit for both listed as well as private corporations.
- Co-wrote the “Corporate Governance Guide: Towards Boardroom Excellence” 1st and 2nd Editions which were published by Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.
- Joined the Task Force which was responsible for developing the “Statement on Risk Management and Internal Control – Guidelines for Directors of Listed Issuers”, a document issued by Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad in 2012.
- As a strong advocate of good governance and integrity in the marketplace, Mr. Lee speaks regularly at public seminars and conferences, including in-house sessions, sharing his thoughts and insights, particularly on Sustainability, Governance, Risk and Compliance.
DECLARATION OF FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
- Independent Director of TCMH, a related company. Have an actual/potential/perceived conflict of interest in dealings between WTCH Group and TCMH Group, both entities involving in Automotive businesses.
- Declared and abstained from deliberation and voting in respect of transactions between the Group and related parties involving himself and/or should there be an actual, potential or perceived conflict of interest between the Company or a related corporation and a Director, or an associate of a Director such as spouse or other family members.
Soh Eng Hooi
Nationality
Gender
Age
Independent Non-Executive Director
Malaysian
Female
55
DATE OF APPOINTMENT
Independent Non-Executive Director – 31 December 2020
TOTAL 2024 BOARD MEETINGS ATTENDED
- 7 out of 7
BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS
- Chairwoman of the Audit Committee
- Member of the Nominating and Remuneration Committee
OTHER PRESENT DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES AND LISTED ISSUERS
- Nuenergy Holdings Berhad (formerly known as ILB Group Berhad)
- MN Holdings Berhad
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
- Bachelor of Accounting (Honours), University of Malaya.
- Member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants and the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
- Started her career with Arthur Andersen & Co. Kuala Lumpur.
- A partner in Baker Tilly Kuala Lumpur, an independent member firm of Baker Tilly International, before she founded E H Soh & Partners, an accounting firm, in 2015.
- Serves as the Chairwoman of the Audit & Risk Management Committee, and a member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of Nuenergy Holdings Berhad.
- Serves as the Chairwoman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Nominating Committee, Remuneration Committee and Risk Management Committee of MN Holdings Berhad.
DECLARATION OF FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
- Nil
Datuk Abdullah bin Abdul Wahab, KMN, DPSJ, PJN
Nationality
Gender
Age
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
Malaysian
Male
74
DATE OF APPOINTMENT
- Independent Non-Executive Director – 3 March 2008
- Senior Independent Non-Executive Director – 23 January 2013
- Non-Independent Non-Executive Director – 1 June 2023
TOTAL 2024 BOARD MEETINGS ATTENDED
- 6 out of 7
BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS
- Member of the Audit Committee
- Member of the Nominating and Remuneration Committee
OTHER PRESENT DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES AND LISTED ISSUERS
- Nil
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
- Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) degree, Universiti Sains Malaysia (“USM”) in 1976.
- Administrative Officer at the School of Pharmacy, USM Penang from 1976 to 1980.
- Started his career at The Parliament of Malaysia as Assistant Secretary in 1980 and subsequently assumed all aspects of administrative functions at The Parliament.
- Secretary to the Senate in 1999 and elevated as Secretary to The Parliament and Secretary to the Dewan Rakyat in 2004.
- Retired from the civil service in 2006.
DECLARATION OF FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
- Director and Substantial Shareholder of Auto Dunia Sdn Bhd (“ADSB”). Have an actual/potential/perceived conflict of interest in dealings between WTCH Group and ADSB, both entities involving in Automotive businesses.
- Declared and abstained from deliberation and voting in respect of transactions between the Group and related parties involving himself and/or should there be an actual, potential or perceived conflict of interest between the Company or a related corporation and a Director, or an associate of a Director such as spouse or other family members.
Dato’ Yunus bin Abd Razak, DSDK, P.GEOL
Nationality
Gender
Age
Independent Non-Executive Director
Malaysian
Male
69
DATE OF APPOINTMENT
- Independent Non-Executive Director – 3 March 2008
- Senior Independent Non-Executive Director – 23 January 2013
- Non-Independent Non-Executive Director – 1 June 2023
TOTAL 2024 BOARD MEETINGS ATTENDED
- 6 out of 7
BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS
- Member of the Audit Committee
- Member of the Nominating and Remuneration Committee
OTHER PRESENT DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES AND LISTED ISSUERS
- Nil
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
- Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) degree, Universiti Sains Malaysia (“USM”) in 1976.
- Administrative Officer at the School of Pharmacy, USM Penang from 1976 to 1980.
- Started his career at The Parliament of Malaysia as Assistant Secretary in 1980 and subsequently assumed all aspects of administrative functions at The Parliament.
- Secretary to the Senate in 1999 and elevated as Secretary to The Parliament and Secretary to the Dewan Rakyat in 2004.
- Retired from the civil service in 2006.
DECLARATION OF FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
- Director and Substantial Shareholder of Auto Dunia Sdn Bhd (“ADSB”). Have an actual/potential/perceived conflict of interest in dealings between WTCH Group and ADSB, both entities involving in Automotive businesses.
- Declared and abstained from deliberation and voting in respect of transactions between the Group and related parties involving himself and/or should there be an actual, potential or perceived conflict of interest between the Company or a related corporation and a Director, or an associate of a Director such as spouse or other family members.