Biography

Chua Boon Ping serves as an independent director after the Business Combination. Mr. Chua possesses over 18 years of experience in internal auditing, risk management, internal controls, sustainability reporting and corporate governance. Since August 2021, he has served as Head of Risk Management and Internal Audit at Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd, overseeing the company’s risk assessment activities, internal audit functions, sustainability-related matters and regulatory compliance matters. From November 2014 to July 2021, he was with AYS Ventures Berhad where he held various senior roles and responsibilities in overall corporate matters, including corporate governance, strategic planning, sustainability reporting, risk management, internal audits, ISO and regulatory compliances. Mr. Chua began his career as a Business Analyst with Deloitte Enterprise Risk Services Sdn Bhd and subsequently held internal audit roles in several public listed companies in Malaysia across diverse sectors including trading and manufacturing, leisure and hospitality, milling, healthcare, construction, and property development. Mr. Chua holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (with Honours) from the University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, in 2005. He is a Chartered Accountant registered with the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (C.A.(M)), a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA), and a Professional Member of The Institute of Internal Auditors Malaysia (CMIIA). Mr. Chua brings to the board his expertise in internal auditing, internal controls, risk management, sustainability and corporate governance.