Ahmad Subri, a Malaysian, aged 73, is our Independent Non-Executive Chairman. He was appointed to our Board on 13 June 2022.

Ahmad Subri obtained his Higher National Diploma in Business Studies from South West London College, UK in 1973. He has been a Fellow of The Chartered Insurance Institute, UK and the Malaysian Insurance Institute since 1983 and 2016, respectively.

In 1973, Ahmad Subri commenced his career with Provincial Insurance Company Limited, UK as a Trainee in the Motor and Fire Department, where he was tasked with providing support in marketing activities and promoting financial services to individual and corporate clients.

In 1975, he left Provincial Insurance Company Limited and joined Iron Trades Mutual Insurance Limited, UK in 1976 as Superintendent in the Personal Insurances department, where he was responsible for leading and supporting marketing activities.

In 1977, he left Iron Trades Mutual Insurance Limited to join American International Underwriters (London) Limited, UK as a Property Underwriter in the City Underwriting department, where he was responsible for risk and policy analysis.

In 1980, he subsequently resigned from American International Underwriters (London) Limited and returned to Malaysia to join Mayban-Phoenix Assurance Berhad (currently known as Mayban Ageas Holdings Berhad) as Business Development Executive, where he was responsible for growing business through the development of new leads and new contacts. He was then promoted to Deputy General Manager in 1983 where he was responsible for overseeing company operations and budgeting activities as well as personnel recruitment. He resigned from this position in 1984.

In 1985, he joined Amanah General Insurance Berhad as Chief Executive Officer, where he was responsible for managing daily operations and setting the strategic direction of the company, as well as stakeholder management.

In 1989, he left Amanah General Insurance Berhad and joined The Malaysian Cooperative Insurance Society Limited as Chief Executive Officer, where he was responsible for managing daily operations and setting the strategic direction of the company, as well as stakeholder management.

In 1993, he resigned from The Malaysian Cooperative Insurance Society Limited and joined Mayban Life Assurance Berhad (renamed as Sri MLAB Berhad subsequent to the transfer of its business to Etiqa Insurance Berhad in 2010 and dissolved in 2016 pursuant to a members’ voluntary winding-up) as Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, where he was responsible for managing daily operations and setting the strategic direction of the company, as well as stakeholder management.

In 1999, he left Mayban Life Assurance Berhad and joined Malaysia National Insurance Berhad (currently known as Etiqa General Insurance Berhad) as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, where he was responsible for managing daily operations and setting the strategic direction of the company, as well as stakeholder management. He resigned from this position in 2003.

In 2004, he set up A. Subri Advisors, a consulting firm, as Principal, where he specialised in providing consulting services in insurance and takaful businesses. He continues to hold this position to date.

While concurrently serving as Principal of A. Subri Advisors, he joined Emerio (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (currently known as NTT Malaysia Digital Business Solutions Sdn Bhd) in 2013 as Executive Director (Country Head and General Management), where he was responsible for providing information technology solutions to clients such as banks and insurance companies. In 2016, he resigned from his position as Executive Director and assumed the role of Director and Advisor for the company, where he held the same responsibilities on a part-time basis. In 2020, he left Emerio (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd.

Presently, he is an Independent Non-Executive Director of SBI Offshore Limited, a company involved in investment holding and the marketing and distribution of drilling and related equipment as well as integrated engineering and equipment solutions (listed on the Catalist Board of Singapore Exchange). SBI Offshore Limited is currently in member’s voluntary liquidation. He also holds directorships in several public and private limited companies.

Mirzan Bin Mahathir, a Malaysian, aged 64, is our Promoter, substantial shareholder and Managing Director. He was appointed to our Board on 7 December 2021. He was subsequently appointed as the Managing Director on 2 January 2022. He is responsible for the overall strategy and business direction of our Group where he reviews all business strategies and major capital expenditure of our Group.

He graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Computer Science from Brighton Polytechnic, UK in 1982 and obtained his Master’s degree in Business Administration from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, USA in 1987.

He is currently the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Crescent Capital Sdn Bhd which he founded in 1991. Crescent Capital Sdn Bhd is predominantly an investment holding company based in Malaysia.

He was formerly a Systems Engineer at IBM World Trade Corporation (1982 to 1985), Associate of Salomon Brothers, Inc in New York, USA (1986 to 1990), Chairman of Dataprep Holdings Berhad (1991-2006) which is listed on the Main Market of Bursa Securities), Executive Chairman of Sabit Sdn Bhd (1990 to 1992) and Executive Chairman and President of Konsortium Logistik Berhad (1992 to 2007).

Between 2007 to 2010, he did not hold any executive position in other companies other than Crescent Capital Sdn Bhd.

In 2010, he joined Petron Corporation, an oil refining and marketing company listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange, as a Non-Executive Director, a position he holds till today. In 2014, he also joined SBI Offshore Ltd, a company involved in the marketing and distribution of drilling and related equipment as well as integrated engineering and equipment solutions (listed on the Catalist Board of Singapore Exchange) as Executive Chairman. He was subsequently redesignated to the position of Non-Executive Non- Independent Chairman and Executive Non-Independent Chairman of SBI Offshore Ltd in 2016 and 2017 respectively. He sat on the board of SBI Offshore Ltd until his resignation in 2020. He is currently also a Non-Independent Non-Executive Chairman of Aurora Italia International Berhad, a company involved in the jewellery business which is listed on the LEAP Market of Bursa Securities.

He also sits on the board of several public and private limited companies.

Muhammad Fauzi, a Malaysian, aged 60, is our Executive Director. He was appointed to our Board on 7 December 2021. He is responsible for the corporate and financial matters of our Group.

Muhammad Fauzi graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Western Australia, Australia in 1984. In 1989, he obtained his Diploma in System Analysis from the MARA Institute of Technology. In 1994, he obtained his Master of Business Administration from Ohio University, USA.

Muhammad Fauzi has been a member of the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA) since 1990 and a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) since 1987.

In 1985, Muhammad Fauzi commenced his career with Arthur Andersen & Co as a Tax Assistant, where he was involved in tax engagements for clients of the firm.

In 1987, he left Arthur Andersen & Co and joined Arab-Malaysian Merchant Bank Berhad (presently known as AmInvestment Bank Berhad) as a Corporate Finance Executive. He was then promoted to Assistant Manager of Corporate Finance in 1989, where he was responsible for advising clients on corporate finance proposals.

Upon resigning in 1990, he joined Migra Crescent Sdn Bhd as Chief Financial Officer, where he was responsible for overseeing the accounting and finance functions of the company.

He subsequently left Migra Crescent Sdn Bhd in 1992 to join Sapura Telecommunications Berhad as Chief Financial Officer, where he was responsible for managing the company's financial operations.

In 1997, he left Sapura Telecommunications Berhad and joined Konsortium Logistik Berhad in 1998, as Senior Vice President (Finance) or Chief Financial Officer, where he was responsible for planning, implementation, managing and running the finance activities of the company. In the same year, he was appointed as Non-Executive Director of Dataprep Holdings Berhad, a company listed on Main Market of Bursa Securities. He served as a Non-Executive Director for 15 years prior to his redesignation as a Group Managing Director of Dataprep Holdings Berhad in 2013. He subsequently left in 2015.

He then resigned from Konsortium Logistik Berhad in 2001 and joined Golden Hope Plantations Berhad as Head of Corporate and Strategic Development, where he was responsible for business and strategic planning matters.

In 2004, he left Golden Hope Plantations Berhad to join Titan Chemicals Corp. Bhd as Chief Financial Officer overseeing all accounting and finance matters, as well as business planning matters of the company.

He left Titan Chemicals Corp. Bhd in 2008 and joined Felda Prodata Systems Sdn Bhd (presently known as FGV Prodata Systems Sdn Bhd), a subsidiary and the technology arm of FGV Holdings Berhad which is listed on Main Market of Bursa Securities, as Chief Executive Officer, where he was responsible for setting the strategic direction and business growth of the company.

In 2012, he was promoted as Senior Vice President of Business Development for Downstream Mergers and Acquisitions under FGV Holdings Berhad, where he was responsible for identifying potential acquirees and business development opportunities. He left FGV Holdings Berhad in 2013.

Between 2015 and 2021, he was a freelance consultant, advising Crescent Capital Sdn Bhd in the areas of accounting, taxation, banking and finance, merger and acquisition and business development.

In March 2021, Muhammad Fauzi joined BESB as Executive Director, a position he holds until today.

Presently, Muhammad Fauzi also holds directorships in several private limited companies and he does not hold any directorships in any public listed companies.

Azlina, a Malaysian, aged 60, is our Independent Non-Executive Director. She was appointed to our Board on 13 June 2022.

Azlina graduated with a Bachelor of Business (major in Accounting) from the Western Australian College of Advanced Education (presently known as Edith Cowan University), Australia in 1985. In 2002, she obtained her Master of Business Administration from Aston University, UK. She has been a Member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) and Fellow of Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) Australia and since 1994 and 2012, respectively.

In 1985, Azlina commenced her career with KK Properties Sdn Bhd as an Accountant, where she was tasked with checking payment vouchers, following up on rental payments from tenants and preparing monthly management accounts.

In 1988, she resigned from KK Properties Sdn Bhd and joined Sapura Telecommunications Berhad as Manager, where she was responsible for managing accounting and finance matters.

In 1995, she left Sapura Telecommunications Berhad and joined TIME Telecommunications Sdn Bhd as Senior Manager, where she was responsible for managing accounting operations.

In 1999, she was transferred to Projek Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan Berhad as Senior Manager, where she was tasked with managing accounting operations. She took a sabbatical leave in 2000 for a period of 1 year to pursue postgraduate education at Aston University, UK.

Subsequently in 2001, she joined Projek Penyelenggaraan Lebuhraya Berhad (currently known as Edgenta PROPEL Berhad) as Senior Manager, where she was responsible for managing treasury and overseas investments.

In 2003, she was transferred to UEM Builders Berhad, a subsidiary and the engineering and construction arm of UEM Group Berhad, as Senior Manager. She was later promoted to Deputy General Manager in 2009, where she was responsible for overseeing corporate advisory and accounting matters.

In 2011, she was transferred to Penang Bridge Sdn Bhd as Deputy General Manager, where she was responsible for overseeing the accounting, treasury and taxation departments.

In 2012, she was transferred to PLUS Malaysia Berhad as a Deputy General Manager, where she was responsible for managing corporate risk management and business continuity.

In 2013, she was transferred to TERAS Teknologi Sdn Bhd as Head of Finance, where she was responsible for managing the financial and corporate matters of the company. She held this position until her retirement in May 2022.

Presently, Azlina does not hold any directorships in any public listed companies and private limited companies.

Yap Suan See, a Malaysian, aged 55, is our Independent Non-Executive Director. She was appointed to our Board on 15 March 2022.

Yap Suan See graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Winona State University, Minnesota, USA in 1990. In 2004, she was certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) by the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) (currently known as the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)). In 2008, she obtained her Masters of Engineering, Manufacturing Management from the University of South Australia, Australia.

In 1990, Yap Suan See commenced her career with Applied Magnetics Sdn Bhd as a Quality Engineer, where she was responsible for assessing and ensuring the company’s engineering components, being sliders and disk drives, meet pre-determined quality parameters.

In 1997, she left Applied Magnetics Sdn Bhd to join Penang Seagate Industries (M) Sdn Bhd as Quality Manager and Production Manager where she was responsible for ensuring product quality and managing production processes of engineering components, being sliders and disk drives.

In 2001, she resigned from Penang Seagate Industries (M) Sdn Bhd and joined Finisar Malaysia Sdn Bhd (currently known as II-VI Malaysia Advanced Manufacturing Center Sdn Bhd) as Vice-President and Managing Director, where she was responsible for managing the manufacturing operations of telecommunication components. In August 2021, she resigned from her position as Vice-President and Managing Director and assumed the role of Consultant for the company. She was responsible for offering engineering advice and support to the company on its daily operations. Her tenure as Consultant for the company has ended in July 2022.

Presently, Yap Suan See does not hold any directorships in any public listed companies and private limited companies.

Mohd Shahriman, a Malaysian, aged 58, is our Independent Non-Executive Director. He was appointed to our Board on 27 January 2022.

Mohd Shahriman obtained his Diploma in Architecture from the MARA Institute of Technology in 1987. In 1990, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Architectural Studies from Oxford Polytechnic, UK (presently known as Oxford Brookes University, UK). In 1992, he obtained his Post Graduate Diploma in Architecture and Urban Design from Oxford Polytechnic, UK.

In 1986, Mohd Shahriman began his career as an Assistant Architect with Hijjas Kasturi and Associates where he was tasked to support the firm on architectural projects. He left Hijjas Kasturi and Associates in 1987 to pursue further education at Oxford Polytechnic, UK.

In 1991, he joined Halcrow Fox & Associates, an architecture firm in the UK as a Graduate Architect, responsible for design development and was subsequently promoted to the position of Urban Designer. As an Urban Designer, he worked with various stakeholders to create plans for the development and revitalisation of cities in the UK and Middle East. Subsequently, he came back to Malaysia in 1994 to join Akitek Jururancang (M) Sdn Bhd as an Architect, primarily responsible for urban design works for Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Putrajaya. He was also the design lead for Integrated Geographic Designs Sdn Bhd (IGD) (a subsidiary of Akitek Jururancang (M) Sdn Bhd) as Project Director, focusing on design, visualisation and animation services.

In 1995, he left the group and cofounded Focus Architects & Planners where he was a Partner. He also took on the role of Design Director, overseeing various projects such as UNITEN University. In 1997, he left the partnership and was appointed as Director of Halcrow Consultants Malaysia and led the business development of the company as well as oversaw its four regional business units. During his stint with Halcrow Consultants Malaysia, he also founded Maniscoco Sdn Bhd in 1997, which is principally a creative and design office for internet/digital projects, and served as its Managing Director and Creative Director.

In 1999, he founded and became Chief Executive Officer of VtoV.com, a digital media and technology company in California, USA. As Chief Executive Officer, he was responsible for setting the strategic direction and business growth of the company as well as establishing strategic collaborations with industry stakeholders. He left the company in 2002.

In 2002, he joined Macroworks Sdn Bhd, a project management and infrastructure company, as its Resident Consultant, heading the project team in managing development tasks. He left the company in 2003 to become President of Unisay Sdn Bhd, a technology research company specialising in the development of future speech & audio technologies, where he was responsible for client relationships and developing strategic alliance. He left Unisay Sdn Bhd in 2005 and took on consulting and advisory engagements on a freelance basis between 2005 and 2009.

In 2009, he joined the Corporate Affairs team of DiGi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd as Principal where he assisted in the areas of corporate responsibility and new business team development. His last held position was the Principal of Government and Regulatory Management, where he led the company’s Universal Service Provision (USP) programme team and stakeholder management with government agencies.

Upon resigning from DiGi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd in 2011, he set up Infomanis Management as its sole proprietor and Principal Consultant, focusing on business development and consulting engagements. While at Infomanis Management, he was also appointed as a member of the core strategy team for the National Agriculture Master Plan Study for Agropolis Serdang for the Ministry of Agriculture and Agrobased Industry (now known as the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries).

In 2017, he ceased activities with Infomanis Management and joined MSA Resources Sdn Bhd, a fibre network infrastructure company, as Chief Executive Officer, where he oversaw the daily operations of the company and set business goals and direction. Concurrently in 2019, he was appointed as a panel member of the International Construction Industry Incubation Alliance of Shenyang Jianzhu University, China. He continues to hold this position to date.

In 2020, he left MSA Resources Sdn Bhd and joined HATI International Sdn Bhd, a healthcare technology company, as Senior Vice President for Business Development and was tasked to manage the business development and marketing activities of the company. He resigned from this position in 2021. Concurrently in 2020, he joined the Fintrade-Mercer Group, a consulting company, as Chief Representative for Malaysia, where he was responsible for leading business development as well as consulting projects in Malaysia.

In 2021, he left HATI International Sdn Bhd and joined Collaborative Research in Engineering, Science and Technology Centre (CREST), a collaborative platform for R&D and talent development within the E&E sector, as Vice President for Market and Industry Development.

Presently, Mohd Shahriman also holds directorships in several private limited companies and he does not hold any directorships in any public listed companies. Please refer to Section 5.2.3 (e) for further details.