Board of Directors & Key Management
Our strong, experienced executive leadership team is focused on executing Yen Global's (formerly known as Sequoia) vision and driving shareholder returns.
Goh Kok Beng - Executive Chairman - Aged 48 - Malaysian
Mr. Goh Kok Beng aged 48 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 47 - Malaysian
Appointed to the Board on 09/01/09 as the Managing Director, Mr. Goh Kok Heng aged 47 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.
Yeoh Yeow Cheang - Executive Director - Aged 53 - 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 57 - 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 51 - 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.
Lim Say Leong - Chief Executive Officer - Aged 41 - Malaysian
He was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company on 1 June, 2007. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Edinburgh Business School, Hen at Watt University, United Kingdom and is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), Malaysian Institute of Taxation (MIT), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) United Kingdom. He was also a committee member 2004/2005 of the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) Northern Branch and presently a committee member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Northern Branch.
Mr Lim started his career as an Accountant in Kheng Hwa Paper Products Sdn Bhd in 1992. He joined Denko-HLB in 1993 as an Accountant and was promoted to the post of Finance and Administration Manager in 1997. He largely responsible for finance, accounting, taxation, administration and FT functions of the company. He also held the position as the Chairman of the Management Committee which oversee the operations and general management of the company in early 2000. Later in the same year he was promoted to the position of the Group Chief Executive Officer of Denko Industrial Corporation Berhad and its Group of Companies, Mr Lim was also subsequently appointed to the Board of Directors and Audit Committee of Denko Industrial Corporation Berhad and sat on the board of its numerous subsidiaries. He left Denko Industrial Corporation Berhad in 2005 and was involved in the provision of business and advisory consulting services.
Kan Ah Chun - Non-independent Non-Executive Director - Aged 57 - Malaysian
He was appointed as the Executive Chairman of the Company on 2 December 2003 and re-designated as the Non-independent Non-Executive Director of the Company on 9 January 2009. He graduated from the University of Malaya with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree in 1977 and a Diploma of Education in 1978. He joined United Overseas Bank Berhad (UOB) in 1982 and held various senior posts during his
tenure with UOB until 1995. He was with Malpac Securities Sdn. Bhd. in 1996 as its Chief Executive Officer. In September 1996, he was appointed as Executive Director of Malpac Holdings Berhad, a position he still holds at present.
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