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Lim Chern Wooi

Executive Chairman

Age: 38
Gender: Male
Nationality: Malaysian
Date Appointed to Company: 10 May 2024

Membership(s) of Board Committees of the Company:

Nil

Academic/Professional Qualifications:

  • Master of Business Administration, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia
  • Degree in Bachelor of Applied Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia

Work Experience and Occupation:

  • Chief Executive Officer of Yinson’s Offshore Marine Division since 3 January 2014, overseeing the operations and business activities of Yinson’s Offshore Support Vessels, tugs, and barges.
  • Joined Yinson in June 2008 as a Business Development Executive, playing a key role in the company’s growth and expansion within the offshore marine sector.
  • Holds a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Certified Auditor for multiple international standards, including Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2008), Environmental Management System (ISO 14001:2004), Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSAS 18001:2007), International Safety Management (ISM), and International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS).

Present Directorship(s) in other PLCs and non-listed public companies:

Nil

Family relationship with any Director and/or Major Shareholder of the Company:

  • Mr. Lim is the son of Mr. Lim Han Weng, a major shareholder of the Company with indirect interest of 56.67% by virtue of his shareholding in Liannex Maritime Sdn. Bhd. through Liannex Corporation (S) Pte. Ltd.

Dato' Syed Yasir Arafat bin Syed Abd Kadir

Non-Independent Non-Executive Director

Age: 51
Gender: Male
Nationality: Malaysian
Date Appointed to Company: 14 November 2013

Membership(s) of Board Committees of the Company:

  • Member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee
  • Member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee

Academic/Professional Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Degree in Accounting and Financial Management, University of Essex, United Kingdom.
  • A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management (FCMA) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).

Work Experience and Occupation:

  • Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ekuinas since March 2016, having been with the organisation since its inception. Previously led Ekuinas’ Investment team as Managing Partner, Investment, before assuming his current role.
  • Board member of Ekuinas and a member of its Investment Committee. Also serves as a Board member of several Ekuinas portfolio companies, including as Chairman of Orkim Sdn Bhd and a Board member of Icon Offshore Berhad, where he is part of the Audit and Risk Management Committee and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
  • Member of the Malaysia Venture Capital and Private Equity Development Council (MVCDC), under the purview of the Securities Commission, and a member of Tabung Haji’s Investment Panel since September 2021.
  • Over 15 years of experience in Investment Banking, holding key positions across various financial institutions. Served as Country Manager of ING Wholesale Banking, overseeing ING Corporate Advisory (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and ING Bank (Labuan) operations in Malaysia.
  • Spent nine years at ING Corporate Advisory (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, starting as Vice President, Corporate Finance, specialising in mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt fundraising, and financial advisory for leading companies across the banking, plantations, automotive, telecommunications, and property sectors.
  • Held previous roles at United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad, Pengurusan Danaharta Nasional Berhad, Commerce International Merchant Bankers Berhad, and Aseambankers Malaysia Berhad, gaining extensive expertise in corporate finance and investment strategy.

Present Directorship(s) in other PLCs and non-listed public companies:

  • Ekuiti Nasional Berhad

Farina binti Farikhullah Khan

Independent Non-Executive Director

Age: 51
Gender: Female
Nationality: Malaysian
Date Appointed to Company: 18 May 2016

Membership(s) of Board Committees of the Company:

  • Chairman of the Audit and Risk Management Committee

Academic/Professional Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), University of New South Wales, Australia
  • Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Australia and New Zealand
  • Advanced Management Program, Harvard Business School, United States of America

Work Experience and Occupation:

  • Over 25 years of experience, primarily in the oil and gas industry, with expertise in corporate planning, financial management, and strategic business development.
  • Began her career in 1994 with Coopers & Lybrand, Australia, in the Business Services unit, providing advisory services on accounting, audit, taxation, and business operations for three years.
  • Joined Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) in 1997, starting as an executive in the Corporate Planning and Development Division. Held several key roles within Group Strategic Planning, including Senior Manager (Strategy and Portfolio), until 2005.
  • Appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd (PCSB) from 2006 to 2010, overseeing the financial operations of one of PETRONAS’ largest subsidiaries with a presence in over 20 countries.
  • Served as CFO of PETRONAS Exploration & Production Business from 2010 to 2013, managing financial strategy for the largest arm of PETRONAS, covering both PETRONAS Group of Companies and the Petroleum Management Unit.
  • Last held the position of CFO at PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad from 2013 to 2015, leading the financial operations of PETRONAS’ largest listed entity before departing PETRONAS to pursue other interests.
  • Currently serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director on the boards of several public-listed companies, including AMMB Holdings Berhad, PETRONAS Gas Berhad, KLCC Property Holdings Berhad, and EnQuest Plc (listed on the London Stock Exchange). Also serves on the boards of AmBank Islamic Berhad and KLCC REIT Management Sdn Bhd, the manager of KLCC Real Estate Investment Trust.

Present Directorship(s) in other PLCs and non-listed public companies:

Public-listed Companies

  • AMMB Holdings Berhad
  • PETRONAS Gas Berhad
  • KLCC Property Holdings Berhad

 

Non-listed Public Company

  • AmBank Islamic Berhad

 

Foreign Company

  • EnQuest Plc

Dato’ Syed Naqiz Shahabuddin bin Syed Abdul Jabbar

Independent Non-Executive Director

Age: 52
Gender: Male
Nationality: Malaysian
Date Appointed to Company: 10 May 2024

Membership(s) of Board Committees of the Company:

  • Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee

Academic/Professional Qualifications:

  • Diploma in Legal Practice, Australia National University, Canberra, Australia
  • Bachelors of Laws (L.L.B), Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
  • Solicitor, High Court of Australia
  • Barrister and Solicitor, Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory
  • Advocate and Solicitor, High Court of Malaya

Work Experience and Occupation:

  • Over 24 years of legal experience, specialising in corporate law, technology, media, data, intellectual property, and major projects. Possesses extensive industry knowledge spanning finance, capital markets, venture capital, power, property, construction, automotive, defence, technology, telecommunications, hospitality, retail, manufacturing, FMCG, and logistics.
  • Founder and Managing Partner of Naqiz & Partners, a firm consistently ranked as a leading law firm in Technology, Media, Data, Intellectual Property, Corporate, and Projects. Has represented and acted against some of the largest multinational corporations, public-listed companies, government-linked companies, and regulatory bodies.
  • Holds multiple board positions across various industries, including as Chairman of Awan Biru Technology Berhad and Director of MMC Corporation Berhad, UOB Asset Management (Malaysia) Berhad, TH Properties Sdn Bhd, and Yayasan DRB-HICOM.
  • Previously served as a Commission Member of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and as a Board Member of Penjana Kapital Sdn Bhd and the Kuala Lumpur Business Club (KLBC). Plays a key role in legal and governance matters, contributing to discussions on risk management, strategy, sustainability, and industry trends.
  • Entrepreneur and industry advocate, actively involved in retail and technology ventures. Co-founded the Bumiputera Retailers Organisation (BRO) in 2013 to champion the interests of Bumiputera retailers and wholesalers, where he currently serves as Vice President.

Present Directorship(s) in other PLCs and non-listed public companies:

  • MMC Corporation Berhad
  • Yayasan DRB-HICOM
  • UOB Asset Management (Malaysia) Berhad
  • Awanbiru Technology Berhad

Aliff Omar bin Mohamad Omar

Alternate Director to Syed Yasir Arafat bin Syed Abd Kadir

Age: 38
Gender: Male
Nationality: Malaysian
Date Appointed to Company: 30 March 2023

Membership(s) of Board Committees of the Company:

Nil

Academic/Professional Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences (Cum Laude) with a second major in Economics, Northwestern University, United States of America
  • Master of Philosophy in Finance, Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom

Work Experience and Occupation:

  • Senior Director of Investment at Ekuinas. Joined as Director, Investment in July 2017, covering the energy and consumer sectors. Serves as a member of the Investment Committee and Management Committee of Ekuinas.
  • Over 14 years of experience in corporate advisory and deal-making, specialising in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Capital Markets.
  • Director of Investment Banking at UBS AG. Led multiple M&A and Capital Markets transactions across Malaysia and Southeast Asia, advising corporates in the energy, financial institutions, infrastructure, utilities, and real estate sectors.
  • Regional M&A team at CIMB Investment Bank. Focused on strategic mergers and acquisitions across various industries.
  • Investment Banking Division at Maybank Investment Bank. Gained experience in financial advisory and capital market transactions.

Present Directorship(s) in other PLCs and non-listed public companies:

Nil

Ainul Azhar bin Ainul Jamal

Independent Non-Executive Director

Age: 64
Gender: Male
Nationality: Malaysian
Date Appointed to Company: 25 July 2024

Membership(s) of Board Committees of the Company:

  • Member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee

Academic/Professional Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, University of Sussex, United Kingdom

Work Experience and Occupation:

Ainul Azhar bin Ainul Jamal has over 35 years of experience in engineering and corporate leadership. He has held significant roles including:

  • Lead Engineer for Radar Installations, Public Works Department, Malaysian Armed Force Military Camps
  • Various technical and executive positions at Schlumberger (SLB), including Managing Director for Schlumberger South East Asia, Corporate Communications Director of Schlumberger Ltd, and Schlumberger Asia Pacific Executive Chairman
  • Independent Non-Executive Director at PETRONAS, and founding board member of Gentari

Present Directorship(s) in other PLCs and non-listed public companies:

  • Sarawak Energy Berhad
  • Deleum Berhad

Captain Adarash Kumar A/L Chranji Lal Amarnath

Independent Non–Executive Director

Age: 64
Gender: Male
Nationality: Malaysian
Appointment: 2 Jan 2025

Membership(s) of Board Committees of the Company:

  • Member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee

Academic/Professional Qualifications:

  • Certificate of Competency, Masters Foreign Going Ships (Class 1,) Malaysia International Shipping Corporation

Work Experience:

  • Capt. Kumar is a Qualified Master Mariner and has more than forty (40) years of experience in the marine industry.
  • Capt. Kumar is currently the Business Development & Commercial Officer for EO Offshore Services Singapore Pte Ltd & EO Offshore Services (M) Sdn. Bhd.
  • Capt. Kumar has previously served in various positions at Malaysia International Shipping Corporation; as the Assistant General Manager for Bumi Armada Navigation Sdn. Bhd., an offshore support services provider based in Malaysia; Group Chief Operating Officer of Ezra Holding; and Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Emas Offshore Pte Ltd.

Present Directorship(s) in other PLCs and non-listed public companies:

Nil

Capt. Mazzrizal Ab Wahab

Head of Operations

Age: 44
Gender: Male
Nationality: Malaysian
Appointment: 1 July 2024

Qualifications:
  • Combined Class Mate and Master Unlimited Voyages
Work Experience:
  • He started sailing onboard Tankers since 2003 as Officer until Chief Officer, before  joining OSV as Master in Singapore and Indonesia.
  • He joined FSO Ventures onboard one of their FSO operations in Terengganu, managed FSO day-to-day operations as well as OSV attached to assist FSO.
  • He later joined Talisman Energy as Client Representative in 2010, spearheaded FSO and Marine operations offshore and managed tanker offloading operations.
  • He was seconded to MPM in 2015 and led nationwide analysis and consolidation of vessel demand where he developed and executed the MPM ILCT Manual as well as marine vessel technical requirements and setting the industry benchmarks. He was also part of the MPM Technical Expert Group providing industry insights.
  • He returned to Repsol Oil & Gas Malaysia Limited in 2017 and later joined Hibiscus Oil & Gas Malaysia Limited as Marine Superintendent (SME) where he directed all marine operations, tendering, and inspection. He represented Repsol & Hibiscus as Marine Expert representative in Petronas MPM.
  • He joined Lianson Fleet Group Berhad on 1 July 2024 as the General Manager of Operations.

Justin Lim Shi Jin

Head of Finance & Corporate Strategy

Age: 36
Gender: Male
Nationality: Malaysian
Appointment: 1 June 2024

Academic/Professional Qualifications:

  • Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) in Accounting, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman

Work Experience and Occupation:

  • He has over 10 years of experience in the audit and assurance services profession and had led and managed audits of public listed and private companies in various industries including manufacturing, trading, hospitality and leisure.
  • He started as Associate and promoted to Manager from 2011 to 2018 and was a Senior Manager from 2018 to 2022 in the Assurance Services sector with PricewaterhouseCoopers.
  • He later joined Yinson Holdings Berhad from 2022, as its Head of Group Accounting Policies and Processes where he assisted in various policies and process implementation as well as being involved in deal execution of M&A and debt financing exercise.
  • He was then transferred to Lianson Fleet Group Berhad (f.k.a. Icon Offshore Berhad) effective 1 June 2024 as the General Manager in the Executive Chairman’s Office, overseeing the Finance Department and other related functions.

David Then Hai Pin

Head of Commercial & Chartering

Age: 43
Gender: Male
Nationality: Malaysian
Appointment: 1 February 2025

Academic/Professional Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Control System Engineering (With Honours,) Liverpool John Moores University

Work Experience and Occupation:

  • He is an accomplished professional with over 20 years of experience in the Marine and Oil & Gas industries, specializing in strategic planning, vessel chartering, commercial management, and special project execution.
  • His career development began in June 2016 with Regulus Offshore Sdn Bhd as its Technical Superintendent and later promoted as its Commercial & Technical Manager in July 2018.
  • He demonstrated expertise in vessel operations, technical support and dry docking, with a strong track record in budget control, cost optimization, maximizing asset utilization and with proven ability to maintain high operational uptime and efficiency, even in challenging market conditions.
  • He is appointed as Head, Commercial & Chartering at Lianson Fleet Group Berhad on 1 February 2025.

Mohd Farid Bin Rahmat

Head of Human Capital & Administration

Age: 52
Gender: Male
Nationality: Malaysian
Appointment: 2 September 2024

Academic/Professional Qualifications:

  • Professional Certification in HR, Australia Human Resources Institute
  • B.A (Hons) Human Sciences (Communication,) International Islamic University Malaysia

Work Experience and Occupation:

  • He is a professional HR practitioner with over 26 years of working experience, with majority exposures on HR domain in addition to minor exposures on Corporate Communications, Safety & Health and Sustainability.
  • He has an extensive exposure and experience in applying his HR expertise and competencies in various unionized and non-unionized industries i.e. manufacturing of electrical products for consumers; assemblies, sales and services of heavy equipment for infrastructure development, logging, plantation, mining, marine and oil & gas industries; banking and/or financial institution services; as well as manufacturing, sales and services of commercial explosives for quarry, mining and infrastructure development.
  • He is a Subject Matter Expert in Employee & Industrial Relations, highly proficient in Operational HR, proficient in Strategic HR domains and with extended exposures as Designated Compliance Officer for HR, Authorities’ Liaison Officer, and currently a Designated Data Privacy Officer.
  • He joined Lianson Fleet Group Berhad on 2 September 2024 as the Head of Human Capital and Administration.