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Date : 06 June 2011

Change in Boardroom

EMAS KIARA INDUSTRIES BERHAD

Date of change

06/06/2011
Type of changeAppointment
DesignationAlternate Director
DirectorateExecutive
NameChong Wan Ping
Age54
NationalityMalaysian
QualificationsHe graduated with an honour's degree in Civil and Structural Engineering from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, United Kingdom in 1979.
Working experience and occupation Upon graduation, he joined the Malaysian Public Works Department as a civil engineer for 2 years and spent another 2 years in engineering consultancy before starting his own construction business in 1983.
For 30 years, other than being owner and founder of Teknik Cekap Sdn Bhd, which has built many prestigious buildings, amongst others, Goldhill Plaza, The Renaissance and New World Hotels in Kuala Lumpur. He joined 3 public listed companies in Malaysia involving in property development, civil engineering and buildings construction and oil & gas industry as senior management member and holding directorships. During his tenure with these companies, he had led the completion of mega fast track projects (property development, building, civil & structural, geotechnical and foundation, marine engineering).
Prior to his return to Malaysia, he spent 5 years in the Middle East Region and India ("MEI"), leading some mega civil and building projects. He was the pioneering leader in establishing companies and building the full team in the MEI for various mega projects involving 600 staff strength and 5,000 workers.
He has vast experience in construction, property development and project management, a proven exemplary leader with capability in corporate management.
Directorship of public companies (if any)NIL
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuerNIL
Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuerNIL
Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiariesDeemed interested in 369,000 ordinary shares of the Company held by his spouse

Remarks :
Mr Chong Wan Ping was appointed as the Alternate Director to Mr Wong Kong Foo and as Chief Executive Officer of the Emas Kiara Industries Berhad on the same day. On the appointment of Mr Chong, Mr Wong Kong Foo had been re-designated as the Deputy Executive Chairman of the Company.


Announcement Info

Company NameEMAS KIARA INDUSTRIES BERHAD  
Stock Name EKIB    
Date Announced6 Jun 2011  
CategoryChange in Boardroom
Reference NoCU-110509-40921