Board of Directors & Key Management
Our strong, experienced executive leadership team is focused on executing Yen Global's vision and driving shareholder returns.
Goh Kok Beng - Executive Chairman - Aged 50 - Malaysian
Mr. Goh Kok Beng aged 50 was appointed as the Executive Chairman of Sequoia Group with effect from 09/01/09 with a vision to lead the Group to greater heights. Mr. KB Goh received his education at Chung Ling High School in Penang and subsequently continued his pursuit in Singapore.
He was a founding member of Body Glove (M) Sdn. Bhd. (BGM) and has more than 29 years of extensive and comprehensive experience and network in the apparel industries and markets both locally and internationally. In addition to his responsibilities within the Sequoia Group of Companies, Mr. KB Goh oversees the strategic business direction and operations of BGM including it's policies, plans and the day to day management and decision making of BGM.
He is also one of the major shareholders and Executive Director of Body Glove Thailand Corporation a public listed company on the Stock Exchange of Thailand and sits on the Board of several private limited companies.
With his expertise and resources, he brings with him a wealth of synergies and benefits to the Sequoia Group of Companies.
Goh Kok Heng - Managing Director - Aged 49 - Malaysian
Appointed to the Board on 09/01/09 as the Managing Director, Mr. Goh Kok Heng aged 49 attended the Methodist Boys School and subsequently received his Diploma in Quantity Surveying from Tunku Abdul Rahman University-College in 1982.
His involvement in the fashion retailing industry has span a period of 28 years, Mr. KH Goh also co-founded Body Glove (M) Sdn. Bhd. (BGM) where he is now responsible for research and development, sourcing, products, budgetary control, planning and implementation of the marketing strategies and channel distribution functions of BGM.
Under his guidance, BGM has grown from strength to strength. Mr. KH Goh also sits on the Board of several private limited companies.
Goh Kok Peng - Executive Director - Aged 39 - Malaysian
After completing his secondary education in 1991, he was called upon to help in the family business which dealt in the wholesale and retail of fashion apparels and other related industries. He was actively involved and has made vast contributions to the business development and marketing of their family¡¯s apparel business, most notably under the global brand of Body Glove in Malaysia and Thailand. Body Glove is a popular brand from the United States well known for its surf and street wear. His many years of experience in fashion wear industries has given him considerable business experience and valuable exposure in this sector.
In January 2009, he joined Yen Global as its Group Marketing Manager. He is directly responsible for the Company¡¯s marketing and promotion activities and implements marketing plans and strategies for the Group.
He also sits on the Board of several private limited companies.
Yeoh Yeow Cheang - Executive Director - Aged 55 - Malaysian
He was appointed as the Executive Director of the Company on 2 December 2003. He obtained a Diploma of Commerce (Financial Accounting) from Tunku Abdul Rahman College, Kuala Lumpur in 1980. He is a Chartered Accountant with the Malaysian Institute of Accountants since 1985. He qualified as a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK in 1985 and subsequently became a Fellow in 1990. He gained audit experience with Kassim, Chan & Co, Penang from 1980 to 1984. He left to join Malaysia Aica Berhad in 1985 as Accounting/Finance Manager. Between 1998 and 2001, he was an Executive Director with Maica Laminates Sdn Bhd. He joined the GA Blue Group in March 2002 as the Financial Controller and assumed the position of Executive Director of G.A. Blue Corporation Sdn. Bhd. in July 2002.
Saffie Bin Bakar - Independent Non-Executive Director - Aged 59 - Malaysian
He was appointed as the Non-independent Non-Executive Director of the Company on 2 December 2003 and re-designated as the Independent Non-Executive Director on 8 December 2006. He is a graduate from the University of Malaya with a B.A.(Hons.) majoring in Geography, which he received in 1977. He was also awarded Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration (D.P.A) from the Faculty of Economics and Administration, University of Malaya in 1978. He received his Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from United States International University, San Diego, California, U.S.A. in 1988. He has more than 29 years of management expertise especially in the areas of projects planning, business development, property development and human resources management. He was attached to Perils State Government from May 1978 to August 1983, during which he served as an Assistant State Secretary in Economics Planning. He joined Perlis State Economics Development in September 1983 as a Business Development Manager until his optional retirement from Government Service in August 1994. He is currently the Adviser to Shorubber (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. a manufacturer and exporter of industrial gloves. He is also an Independent Non-Executive Director for several public listed companies, i.e. MESB Berhad, AE Multi Holdings Berhad and KBB Resources Berhad.
Loh Chye Teik - Independent Non-Executive Director - Aged 53 - Malaysian
He was appointed as the Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company on 2 December 2003. He graduated with a Bachelor of Accounting [Honours) from University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur in 1984. He is Chartered Accountant of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants and has been a member since 1988. He started his career as an auditor in Chua, Lau & Associates, an audit firm, in 1985 and left in 1988 to join CET Sdn Bhd, a cane furniture manufacturer, as an Accountant He joined Disted College in 1990 as a lecturer In 1991, he joined EA Tan & Co, an audit firm, as an Audit Manager. In 1994, he left to set up his current audit partnership under Tan & Loh, and acts as its Managing Partner. In 2001, he also assumes the position of Managing Director of Interesources Tax Advisory Sdn Bhd, a Company that provides advice on tax matters. During the year 2006, he affiliates with Parker Randall, an international chartered accounting firm, and assumes the position of Regional Partner in charge of northern Malaysia. He is also an Independent Non-Executive Director of JHM Consolidation Berhad.
Dato' Wong Kam Hoong - Independent Non-Executive Director - Aged 64 - Malaysian
He was appointed as the Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company on 16th July 2010. He is a Chartered Accountant by profession and is the currently the Fellow of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK) (F.C.C.A). He was a partner of Wong Liu & Partners, an accounting firm based in Perai,Penang until 1999.
Dato' Wong stood for and won the parliamentary seat of Bayan Baru, Penang since 1995. He was appointed as the Parliament Secretary, Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs in year 2000 and became the Deputy Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage in 2004.
Dato' Wong has announced his retirement in year 2008 and had not stood for re-election in the same year. He was appointed as the Chairman of National Film Development Corporation of Malaysia ("FINAS") in year 2009.
He is also an Independent Non-Executive Director of BASWELL RESOURCES BERHAD.
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