Senior Management

Mr. Soo Kok Wong

Aged 54
Malaysian,
Group Chief Financial Officer,
Gamuda Berhad

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Ms. Ong Jee Lian

Aged 44
Malaysian,
Group Chief Communications and ESG Officer, Gamuda Berhad

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Ms. Siti Ezyana Binti Syed Jaafar

Aged 47
Malaysian,
Chief Integrity and Governance Officer,
Gamuda Berhad

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Mr. John Lim Ji Xiong

Aged 29
Malaysian,
Group Chief Digital Officer,
Gamuda Berhad

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En. Adil Putra Bin Ahmad

Aged 58
Malaysian,
Executive Director,
Gamuda Engineering

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Ts. Lim Hui Yan

Aged 34
Malaysian,
Executive Director,
Gamuda Engineering

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YBhg Dato’ Szeto Wai Loong

Aged 64
Malaysian,
Chief Executive Officer,
Silicon Island Development Sdn Bhd

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Mr. Kobinathan Thangavelu

Aged 39
Malaysian,
Executive Director,
Gamuda Engineering

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Mr. Eric Foong Vooi Lin

Aged 57
Malaysian,
Executive Director,
Gamuda Engineering

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Mr. Ewan Yee Yew Weng

Aged 59
Malaysian,
Chief Executive Officer,
Gamuda Australia

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Mr. Adrian Meyers

Aged 52
Australian,
Chief Revenue Officer,
Gamuda Australia

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Mr. Jarred Hardman

Aged 48
Australian,
Chief Strategy and Growth Officer,
Gamuda Australia

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Mr. Darren Crichton

Aged 48
Australian,
Chief Executive Officer,
DT Infrastructure

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Ir. Chu Wai Lune

Aged 40
Malaysian,
Chief Executive Officer,
Gamuda Land

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Wong Siew Lee

Aged 40
Malaysian,
Chief Operating Officer of Project Operations, Gamuda Land

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Ms. Jess Teng Poh Fern

Aged 34
Malaysian,
Chief Operating Officer of Strategic Operations, Gamuda Land

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Mr. Angus Liew Bing Fooi

Aged 45
Malaysian,
Chairman Of Vietnam Operations,
Gamuda Land

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YBhg Dato’ Haji Abdul Sahak Bin Safi

Aged 63
Malaysian,
Executive Director,
Gamuda Land

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LAr. Khariza Binti Abd Khalid

Aged 47
Malaysian,
Executive Director,
Gamuda Land

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General Additional Information
  1. None of the Group’s Senior Management has any family relationship with, and is not related to any director and/or major shareholder of Gamuda Berhad.
  2. None of the Group Senior Management has any conflict of interest with Gamuda Berhad.
  3. None of the Group Senior Management has any conviction for any offences within the past five years (other than traffic offences, if any) and there was no public sanction or penalty imposed by the relevant regulatory bodies during the financial year.
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Mr. Soo Kok Wong

Aged 54
Malaysian,
Group Chief Financial Officer,
Gamuda Berhad

OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES
• Syarikat Pengeluar Air Selangor Holdings Berhad

QUALIFICATION(S)
• Fellow Member, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), United Kingdom
• Chartered Accountant, Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)

RELEVANT WORKING EXPERIENCE
As Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO), he shapes the organisation’s financial landscape, overseeing finance, treasury, accounting, investor relations, legal, company secretarial and human resources. A chartered accountant, he now sits on the Malaysian Accounting Standards Board (MASB), a testament to his eminence in accounting. His journey includes roles as the Alternate Director on the Board (2013-2018), Group’s Internal Audit Chief and CFO of the construction arm. Prior to Gamuda, he honed his skills at Price Waterhouse Malaysia, mastering finance, tax, audit, and more.

Ms. Ong Jee Lian

Aged 44
Malaysian,
Group Chief Communications and ESG Officer, Gamuda Berhad

OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES
• None

QUALIFICATION(S)
• Masters in Sustainable Development Management, Jeffrey Sachs Centre, Sunway University, Malaysia
• Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications, Murdoch University, Australia
• Certified Sustainability GRI Reporting Specialist

RELEVANT WORKING EXPERIENCE
As the Group Chief Communications and ESG Officer since 2020, she leads the Group’s sustainability integration and report development. She is also the Executive Director of Gamuda Engineering since 2021. Her journey with Gamuda began in 2008 as Marketing Communications Manager for Gamuda Land. In 2011, she played a key role in communications for the MRT Kajang and Putrajaya Lines, and continued as the General Manager within the Group’s Corporate Communications department. She held prior communication positions at Lenovo and UEM Sunrise.

Ms. Siti Ezyana Binti Syed Jaafar

Aged 47
Malaysian,
Chief Integrity and Governance Officer,
Gamuda Berhad

OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES
• None

QUALIFICATION(S)
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Ecology, Universiti of Malaya, Malaysia

RELEVANT WORKING EXPERIENCE
Appointed as Chief Integrity and Governance Officer in 2022, she leads the Integrity and Governance Unit with 14 years of expertise in environmental and quality management, including ISO systems and certification processes. Previously, as Assistant General Manager at Gamuda Water, she managed performance and compliance at Bukit Badong and Rasa Water Treatment Plants, following Quality, Environment, Safety and Health practices. She also led the Environment, Quality, and Liaison division at SPLASH until 2019, where she began as a manager in 2008. Her career spans communication roles at Puncak Niaga (M) Sdn Bhd, Gamuda Berhad, and SPLASH. Additionally, she served as a news presenter at Media Prima Berhad (2008-2012).

Mr. John Lim Ji Xiong

Aged 29
Malaysian,
Group Chief Digital Officer,
Gamuda Berhad

OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES
• None

QUALIFICATION(S)
• Master of Mechanical Engineering, University of Bristol, United Kingdom

RELEVANT WORKING EXPERIENCE
In 2023, he became the Group Chief Digital Officer. He’s also been Executive Director - Digital Innovation of Gamuda Engineering and Gamuda Land since 2022. His journey with Gamuda started in 2013 through the Gamuda Scholarship. In 2021, he founded the Gamuda Excellence Transformation (GET) team, uniting diverse technology talents to enhance the Group’s digital excellence, including BIM, Digital Engineering, Gamuda Land Digital, and Tunnel R&D. His career began as a tunnel engineer on the MRT Putrajaya Line, leading the development of the world’s first award-winning autonomous tunnel boring machine (TBM).

En. Adil Putra Bin Ahmad

Aged 58
Malaysian,
Executive Director,
Gamuda Engineering

OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES
• None

QUALIFICATION(S)
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, California State University, Long Beach, USA
• Member of Board of Engineers Malaysia
• Member of Institution of Engineers Malaysia

RELEVANT WORKING EXPERIENCE
Appointed as Executive Director of Gamuda Engineering in 2013, he currently serves as Project Director for MMC Gamuda, overseeing the MRT Putrajaya Line project. His involvement also extends to planning the LRT for the Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP). His extensive career is distinguished by successful management and construction of major infrastructure projects, including the Lebuhraya DamansaraPuchong (LDP), Shah Alam Expressway (SAE), and the Klang Valley MRT Kajang Line. In the early years of his career, he contributed to the construction of the Ipoh-Lumut Highway and a segment of the North-South Expressway.

Ts. Lim Hui Yan

Aged 34
Malaysian,
Executive Director,
Gamuda Engineering

OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES
• None

QUALIFICATION(S)
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing and Automation), Universiti Putra Malaysia

RELEVANT WORKING EXPERIENCE
She became Executive Director at Gamuda Engineering in January 2021, followed by her role as Head of Yayasan Gamuda in January 2022. Her journey with Gamuda began in 2008 with a scholarship. She contributed to pioneering tunnelling and construction projects, including the world’s first variable density tunnel boring machine (VD TBM) and innovative materials for the MRT Kajang Line in 2012. Her influence extended to the MRT Putrajaya Line, and in 2015, she initiated Gamuda Digital IBS, emphasising sustainable construction through digital integration.

YBhg Dato’ Szeto Wai Loong

Aged 64
Malaysian,
Chief Executive Officer,
Silicon Island Development Sdn Bhd

OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES
• None

QUALIFICATION(S)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) General Management, Charles Sturt University, Australia
• Diploma in Civil Engineering, Federal Institute of Technology (FIT), Malaysia

RELEVANT WORKING EXPERIENCE
He assumed the role of CEO of Silicon Island Development Sdn Bhd for Penang Silicon Island Reclamation in 2023. He’s also been the Project Director of SRS Consortium Sdn Bhd for the Penang Transport Master Plan since 2015. He joined MMC Gamuda in 2007 as General Manager for the Electrified Double Track Project (EDTP). His career started as a cadet engineer at Mudajaya Corporation Berhad. In 1994, he became Project Manager for the Star Light Rail Transit System at IJM Corporation Berhad. His diverse portfolio includes the Tanjung Pelepas Port Rail Link, the KLCC-KL Convention Centre Tunnel Link, Riana Green Condominium, Impiana Hotel, and Commerce Asset Holding Berhad Tower. He also managed the Civic Convention Centre Project for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, India.

Mr. Kobinathan Thangavelu

Aged 39
Malaysian,
Executive Director,
Gamuda Engineering

OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES
• None

QUALIFICATION(S)
• Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours), Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Malaysia
• Member, Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)

RELEVANT WORKING EXPERIENCE
As the Executive Director of Gamuda Engineering since 2022, his recent role has expanded to Australia with a focus on construction and tunnelling solutions. His track record includes the execution of largescale infrastructure like the KVMRT project and the Electrified Double Track Project (EDTP). Notably, he has been a key driver in the construction and completion of underground stations for the MRT Putrajaya Line and he has provided oversight for Intervention Shaft 3. His MMC Gamuda journey began in 2008 as a site engineer for the EDTP.

Mr. Eric Foong Vooi Lin

Aged 57
Malaysian,
Executive Director,
Gamuda Engineering

OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES
• None

QUALIFICATION(S)
• Diploma in Building Technology, Tunku Abdul Rahman College (TARC)

RELEVANT WORKING EXPERIENCE
Appointed as Executive Director at Gamuda Engineering in 2021, he is experienced in contracts administration across diverse civil engineering projects, including expressways, water treatment plants, railways, and metros. He has been Gamuda Taiwan’s Regional Director of Project Procurement and Delivery since 2017. He has recently been instrumental in securing Gamuda’s sixth infrastructure project in Taiwan, the Kaohsiung MRT Yellow Line Package YC01. His journey with Gamuda began in 1990 as Site Supervisor for Bentong Water Treatment project, followed by Head of Contracts and Commercial for EDTP in 2008 and later MRT Kajang Line in 2011. In 2018 he became the Director of Contract and Commercial for MRT Putrajaya Line. He was pivotal in the completion of the Kaohsiung MRT Orange Line, Taiwan and the Panagarh-Palsit and Durgapur Expressways, India.

Mr. Ewan Yee Yew Weng

Aged 59
Malaysian,
Chief Executive Officer,
Gamuda Australia

OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES
• None

QUALIFICATION(S)
• MIEAustralia, CPEng, APECEng, IntPE
• MSc. of Engineering, Monash University. 1990
• Bachelor of Engineering (Hons), Monash University, 1987
• President, Malaysian Geotechnical Society 2017/2019

RELEVANT WORKING EXPERIENCE
With more than 30 years’ of experience in design and construction projects, he has a strong track record in establishing new businesses and developing management teams. He has led the Gamuda Australia’s team from 2019. Since then, he has been actively participating in SteerCo for eight mega project tenders in Australia, including three that are currently at the project delivery stage. He establishes strong local teams with the Group’s significant engineering expertise to deliver state-shaping projects that enhance Australia’s infrastructure landscape. In 2023, he also led the acquisition team for DT Infrastructure and Tunnelling Solutions.

Mr. Adrian Meyers

Aged 52
Australian,
Chief Revenue Officer,
Gamuda Australia

OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES
• None

QUALIFICATION(S)
• Bachelor Of Engineering Civil (Honors) 1994, University Of Technology Sydney
• Master’s Degree In Commercial Law 2003, Macquarie University

RELEVANT WORKING EXPERIENCE
With 30 years of expertise in the construction industry, he specialises in tactical pipeline planning, strategic tender delivery, project launch and client liaison. His expertise extends to risk management, governance, and providing leadership for major projects and tenders. As the pre-contracts team lead, he successfully spearheaded Gamuda Australia’s entry into the Australian market, completing various noteworthy tenders. During his career, he has worked on a number of significant projects, including the Rozelle Interchange, Sydney Metro – Sydenham Junction and Canberra Light Rail.

Mr. Jarred Hardman

Aged 48
Australian,
Chief Strategy and Growth Officer,
Gamuda Australia

OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES
• None

QUALIFICATION(S)
• Master of Business Administration, Australian Graduate School of Management
• Bachelor of Laws (Hons), University of Melbourne
• Bachelor of Arts, University of Melbourne

RELEVANT WORKING EXPERIENCE
A strategic and commercially minded senior executive who is passionate about driving growth and innovation in the infrastructure industry, with a focus on clean energy, public-private partnerships, and digital transformation. He leverages his Executive MBA to identify and execute strategic opportunities, create value for stakeholders, and foster a culture of excellence and collaboration. Over the last 15 years, he has worked on some of Australia’s largest and most complex road infrastructure projects, including the North East Link PPP, WestConnex Rozelle Interchange Project, and M4–M5Link Tunnels.

Mr. Darren Crichton

Aged 48
Australian,
Chief Executive Officer,
DT Infrastructure

OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES
• None

QUALIFICATION(S)
• Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
• Bachelor of Economics (BEc)
• Chartered Accountant (CA)
• Graduate of Australian Institute of Chartered Directors (GAICD)
• Cert IV Project Management

RELEVANT WORKING EXPERIENCE
He leads the team with a wealth of experience developing and implementing strategic plans and initiatives to drive business growth, improve performance, and achieve commercial objectives. He is focused and drives the management of commercial, finance, legal and project controls and systems streams across the business. Previously to his role as CEO, he was DT Infrastructure’s Chief Officer – Operations and Chief Financial Officer of Downer Asia Division, with a market focus on civil, engineering and consulting work. He has also held senior finance executive positions at the Leighton Holdings Group. Darren is a member of ICAA and GAICD.

Ir. Chu Wai Lune

Aged 40
Malaysian,
Chief Executive Officer,
Gamuda Land

OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES
• None

QUALIFICATION(S)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA), Wawasan Open University
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil and Structure Engineering, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

RELEVANT WORKING EXPERIENCE
He was appointed Chief Executive Officer for Gamuda Land in 2023. Before taking on the role of CEO, he served as the Chief Operating Officer and Project Director at Gamuda Land. He began his career at Gamuda Engineering in 2008, overseeing the Electrified Double Track Project (EDTP) completion. In 2016, he went to Gamuda Land as a Project Manager, and was then promoted to General Manager for Bandar Botanic, twentyfive7 and Gamuda Gardens.

Wong Siew Lee

Aged 40
Malaysian,
Chief Operating Officer of Project Operations, Gamuda Land

OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES
• None

QUALIFICATION(S)
• Master’s Degree in Business Studies/Administration/Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

RELEVANT WORKING EXPERIENCE
She was appointed Chief Operating Officer in 2023, responsible for overseeing the overall operations of Gamuda Land’s projects in Malaysia and Vietnam. In 2016, she began her career as a Project Manager, where she was responsible for overseeing the planning and development of Kundang Estates and highrise projects in Malaysia. She then assumed the role of General Manager for Gamuda Gardens in July 2022. Her expertise extends across project management and the delivery of boutique and large-scale masterplans that encompass commercial real estate, residential and high-rise developments.

Ms. Jess Teng Poh Fern

Aged 34
Malaysian,
Chief Operating Officer of Strategic Operations, Gamuda Land

OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES
• None

QUALIFICATION(S)
• Bachelor of Architecture Design, RMIT University, Australia

RELEVANT WORKING EXPERIENCE
In her role as Chief Operating Officer of Strategic Operations since 2023, her focus is on the development and execution of the company’s overall strategic plan, which encompasses design and product planning, sustainability, digitalisation, Gamuda Parks and branding. She also oversees Gamuda Land’s projects in the United Kingdom and Australia. She was formerly Gamuda Land’s Executive Director in 2021. Before Gamuda Land, she worked on high-profile projects such as TRX Retail Mall and Tradewinds Square in Kuala Lumpur.

Mr. Angus Liew Bing Fooi

Aged 45
Malaysian,
Chairman Of Vietnam Operations,
Gamuda Land

OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES
• None

QUALIFICATION(S)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at University of Melbourne, Australia
• Master of Science, Heriot-Watt University, Scotland, United Kingdom
• Member of the Institute of Engineering Malaysia
• Certified Supervision Engineer in Vietnam

RELEVANT WORKING EXPERIENCE
As Chairman of Vietnam Operations, he oversees Gamuda Land’s operations in the Vietnamese market. He has a broad range of expertise in real estate development covering engineering, construction management, masterplanning, sales and marketing. Before assuming the role of Chairman in 2022, he was formally the General Director of Gamuda Land Vietnam. He has been in Vietnam since 2008, giving him a deep understanding of the country’s cultural norms and pivotal business issues.

YBhg Dato’ Haji Abdul Sahak Bin Safi

Aged 63
Malaysian,
Executive Director,
Gamuda Land

OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES
• None

QUALIFICATION(S)
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Housing Building and Planning (Arch), Universiti Sains Malaysia
• Associate Fellow, Institute of Local Government Studies (ILGS), Universiti Utara Malaysia

RELEVANT WORKING EXPERIENCE
He assumed his role as Executive Director of Gamuda Land in 2016. He is also an Alternate Director for UEM Sunrise-Gamuda Joint Venture, Horizon Hills. He joined the Group in May 2001 and has been instrumental in conceptualising and planning several landmark developments, namely, Bandar Botanic, Valencia, Horizon Hills and twentyfive7. His current involvement includes the planning of Gamuda Cove and Gamuda Gardens.

LAr. Khariza Binti Abd Khalid

Aged 47
Malaysian,
Executive Director,
Gamuda Land

OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES
• None

QUALIFICATION(S)
• Bachelor of Architecture at University Technology Malaysia, Skudai, Johor Bahru
• Professional Landscape Architect, Institute of Landscape Architecture (Malaysia)
• Advisory Panel Member, Malaysian National of Biodiversity Roundtable under the Ministry of Water, Land and Natural Resources (2019)
• Council Member, UPM Landscape Architecture Program Development of Faculty of Architecture Design (2021)
• Member, Malaysian Society of Arborists (PArM)

RELEVANT WORKING EXPERIENCE
As the Executive Director of Gamuda Parks since 2021, she oversees Group’s residential and park developments in both local and international projects. She began her career with Gamuda Land in 2003 where she led the Landscape Architecture and Design Department, eventually heading Gamuda Parks in 2018. She is instrumental in the development of the Wetlands Arboretum which includes the Wetlands Arboretum Centre in Gamuda Cove, on top of her involvement in numerous ESG-driven environmental conservation activities and social engagements.