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| Gender | : Male |
| Nationality | : Malaysian |
| Age | : 64 |
Membership of Board Committees:
- Member, Board Executive Committee
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India
Working Experience:
Datuk Lim Siow Jin is the company’s Non-Independent Executive Chairman. He was appointed to the Board on 3 April 1996 as Non-Independent Executive Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer. He relinquished his position as the Chief Executive Officer in May 2022.
From 1984 to 1994, he worked as an Engineer at the Muda Agriculture Development Authority in Kedah under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries of Malaysia tasked to improve and manage economic development projects in the Muda area in Kedah and to plan and manage all agricultural development assigned to it by the state governments of Kedah and Perlis.
He is the founder of DXN in 1995 giving him over 25 years of experience in the direct selling industry and the business operations of the Group.
During his tenure as Chief Executive Officer, he oversaw the entire business operations of the Group and played a key role in operational matters and marketing, as well as in the overall expansion of our Group.
As the current Executive Chairman, he continues to be responsible for overseeing the Group’s business strategies, marketing plans and R&D, which are integral to the Group’s continued development and growth potential.
| Gender | : Male |
| Nationality | : Malaysian |
| Age | : 60 |
Membership of Board Committees:
Nil
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Business Administration in International Trade and Accounting, Soochow University, Taipei, Republic of China
- Master of Business Administration, National University of Singapore
Working Experience:
Dato’ Lim Boon Yee was appointed to the Board as a Non-Independent Executive Director on 22 November 1998 and was re-designated Non-Independent Non- Executive Director in May 2022.
He began his working career in 1990 as Assistant Audit Manager with Reality United Firm, CPAs, an accounting firm in Taiwan and left in 1996 to join DXN in 1997.
Since 1997, he has been a director of DXN Marketing and a key senior member of DXN Marketing’s management primarily responsible for its management, administration and licensing as well as assisting in setting up its branches.
From 1998 to May 2022 (including the period when DXN was previously listed on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange), he served as our Managing Director responsible for the Group’s management, administration and licensing.
| Gender | : Male |
| Nationality | : Singaporean |
| Age | : 60 |
Membership of Board Committees:
Nil
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Electrical and Electronics, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, India
- Master of Science (Honours), Economics, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, India
- Post Graduate Diploma in Management, Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, India
Working Experience:
Vibhav Panandiker was appointed to the Board on 12 May 2017 as a Non-Independent Non- Executive Director.
He began his working career in 1986 as Product Marketing Executive at Wipro Systems Limited and left in 1989 to pursue his post graduate studies.
In 1994, he joined Citibank N.A. but left in 1995 to join Standard Chartered Bank, India as a Product Manager.
He moved to Singapore in 1996 to join Citibank N.A., Singapore as a Regional Product Manager until 2000. Between 2000 and 2001, he was the Industry Practice Director at Web Connection Pte. Ltd., an internet services company in Singapore.
Between 2001 and 2009, he was a director at Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Limited, Private Equity Division. In 2009, he was appointed Managing Director of Global Special Opportunities at J.P. Morgan (S.E.A.) Limited and subsequently left in 2010 to co-found and partner in KV Asia Capital, a private equity firm headquartered in Singapore focused on equity investments in companies across Southeast Asia.
| Gender | : Female |
| Nationality | : Malaysian |
| Age | : 66 |
Membership of Board Committees:
- Member, Board Executive Committee
Working Experience:
Datuk Noripah Kamso was appointed to the Board as a Senior Independent Non-Executive Director on 10 February 2022.
She began her working career in 1980 as a Development Officer in the Project Division of the Urban Development Authority of Malaysia (“UDA”). She joined Bank of Commerce (M) Berhad in 1983 (which subsequently became part of CIMB Group Holdings Berhad, “CIMB Group”).
She remained with the CIMB Group for the next 30 years until 2014 and had held various key positions, responsible for all corporate lending businesses from 1993 to 2004.
She was the CEO of CIMB Futures Sdn. Bhd., in-charge of derivatives broking from 1996 to 2004. She was the CEO of CIMB Principal Asset Management Berhad from 2004 to 2008 and the founding CEO of CIMB Principal Islamic Asset Management Sdn. Bhd. from 2008 until 2012. Her last position was as an advisor to CIMB Islamic Wholesale Banking of the CIMB Group from 2013 until 2014.
In 2015, she lectured in Islamic Capital Market as Global Practitioner in Residence in the Centre for Global Citizenship of Principal Financial Group at Drake University, Iowa, U.S.A. In the academic year from 2016 to 2017, she was a Visiting Fellow in Islamic Finance at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, an independent centre of the University of Oxford, United Kingdom.
From 2015 until 2021, she was a visiting lecturer at St. Joseph University in Beirut, Lebanon, lecturing on the Fundamentals of Islamic Finance Contracts to practising lawyers pursuing their Master in Law degree. She was adjunct professor in the School of Economics, Finance & Banking of Universiti Utara Malaysia between 2014 and 2019, and in the Faculty of Business and Management of UiTM between 2019 and 2021.
Between 2013 and 2015, she was appointed by the SC to serve as Public Interest Director of the Federation of Investment Managers Malaysia, recognised by the SC as a self-regulatory organisation for the unit trust industry. Between 2016 and 2020, she was a member of the Appeals Committee of Securities Industries Dispute Resolution Centre. She was also the Chairman of Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Berhad from 2018 to 2020 and the Chairman of the board of trustees of Yayasan Bank Rakyat from 2019 to 2020.
Between 2015 and January 2023, she was an independent director of Top Glove Corporation Berhad. She has been an independent director of Swift Haulage Berhad since 2021. She took the role as Founder Advisor to Pantas Software Sdn. Bhd., a carbon emission managament solution since 2020.
In 2022, she was appointed chairwoman of the Malaysian operations of Arabesque Holding Ltd, a United Kingdom based financial technology company.
| Gender | : Female |
| Nationality | : Malaysian |
| Age | : 58 |
Membership of Board Committees:
- Chairman, Board Nomination and Remuneration Committee
- Member, Board Audit Committee
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science (Honours), Economics and Accountancy, The City University, London (the predecessor of City, University of London)
- Chartered Accountant, Institute of Chartered Accountants, England and Wales
- Member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants
Working Experience:
Tunku Afwida Binti Tunku A. Malek was appointed to the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director on 10 February 2022.
In 1993, she joined Rashid Hussain Asset Management (the predecessor of RHB Asset Management Sdn. Bhd.) as a fund manager and analyst until 1994. She then joined UOB Asset Management Ltd. in Singapore as an equities analyst and manager and left in 1995.
Between 1995 and 2003, she served as an executive director and Chief Investment Officer at Commerce Asset Fund Managers Sdn. Bhd. (the predecessor of CPAM).
She joined MIMB Investment Bank Berhad (now known as Hong Leong Investment Bank Berhad) in 2003 and served as Chief Executive Officer until 2006. She was then appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad (“Kenanga IB”) between 2006 and 2008. She also served as an executive director of both banks during her tenure with the banks.
During the period after she left Kenanga IB, she served on the boards of a number of public and private companies including Cagamas Berhad, i-VCAP Management Sdn. Bhd., Universiti Tun Abdul Razak Sdn. Bhd., Transnational Insurance Brokers (M) Sdn. Bhd. and Benih Semaian Sdn. Bhd.
Between 2016 and 2022, she was a director and co-owner of Asia Equity Research Sdn. Bhd., a company licensed by the SC to provide advisory services in corporate finance including compliance and funding advisory related services.
She is currently the Chairman of Affin Hwang Investment Bank Berhad. She has been an independent director of Telekom Malaysia Berhad since 2016, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Berhad since 2020 and Enra Group Berhad since March 2022 – all public companies listed on the Main Market of Bursa Securities.
| Gender | : Male |
| Nationality | : German |
| Age | : 58 |
Membership of Board Committees:
- Chairman, Board Risk Committee
- Member, Board Audit Committee
Qualifications:
- Business Administration (Diplom- Betriebswirt (FH)), University of Applied Sciences, Rheinland Pfalz, Germany (Fachhochschule Rheinland Pfalz)
Working Experience:
Stefan Heitmann was appointed to the Board as Independent Non-Executive Director on 10 February 2022.
He began his working career in 1985 as an Apprentice Industrial Business Management Assistant at Hoechst AG, a pharmaceutical and chemical company in Germany. He was conscripted for mandatory military service in Germany from 1987 until 1988.
He returned to Hoechst AG in 1988 as a marketing executive (Eastern Europe) and rose through the ranks to become a pharmaceutical representative and thereafter, as an international pharmaceutical representative at Hoechst Australia Ltd. between 1993 to 1994; business service (distribution) & business development manager at Hoechst Thai Ltd. in Bangkok, Thailand between 1994 and 1996; regional controller & marketing coordinator for South East Asia and Pakistan at Hoechst Marion Roussel AG (Singapore Representative Office) in Singapore between 1997 and 1998; and finally as Country Business Analyst, Asia Pacific at Hoechst Marion Roussel AG, Frankfurt from 1998 to 1999.
He subsequently joined the Zuellig Pharma group and worked from 1999 until 2012 across its operations in the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Brunei and Malaysia holding various senior positions including Vice President of operations at Metro Drug, Inc., Manila, Philippines in 1999.
His last position was as President & General Manager in 2003 before being transferred to PT Wigo Distribusi Farmasi, Jakarta, Indonesia as General Manager and subsequently, President Director. He then served as General Director of Zuellig Pharma Vietnam Co. Ltd., Vietnam in 2006 until his subsequent transfer in 2011 as the Chief Executive at Zuellig Pharma Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia overseeing operations in Malaysia and Brunei until 2012.
Since 2012, he has been providing healthcare consultancy services, initially privately on his own and subsequently under Windira Ltd. and thereafter under Windira (HK) Limited as Managing Director and co-owner. He has provided advisory services to, among others, healthcare manufacturers and distributors.
| Gender | : Male |
| Nationality | : Malaysian |
| Age | : 68 |
Membership of Board Committees:
- Chairman, Board Audit Committee
- Member, Board Risk Committee
Qualifications:
- Fellow, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
- Member of Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA)
- Member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)
- Member of the Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia
Working Experience:
Abraham Verghese was appointed to the Board on 10 February 2022 as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
He began his working career as an Audit Assistant with an accounting firm in 1979 and left in the same year to join Hanafiah Raslan & Mohamad, another accounting firm. He remained with the firm after its merger in 1990 with Arthur Anderson (“AA”), and subsequent merger in 2002 with Ernst and Young (“EY”) until his retirement in 2016. He was a partner from 1994 until his retirement in 2016.
He has served on the council and committees of the MIA, MICPA, and ACCA.
He has been an independent director of Maxim Global Berhad since 2019, a public company listed on the Main Market of Bursa Securities.
| Gender | : Female |
| Nationality | : Malaysian |
| Age | : 65 |
Membership of Board Committees:
- Member, Board Nomination and Remuneration Committee
- Member, Board Audit Committee
Qualifications:
- Member of the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants
- Member of the Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia
Working Experience:
Ong Huey Min was appointed to the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director on 1 August 2022.
She began her working career in 1978 as an Articled Clerk at Peat Marwick, Mitchell & Co. (now known as KPMG PLT) and rose through the ranks of supervisor, manager and director over her years of service with the firm. In 2003, she was appointed Executive Director/Partner heading the Penang tax division of KPMG Tax Services Sdn. Bhd. (“KPMG Tax”), her last position held before her retirement in 2014.
She stayed on as a Consultant at KPMG Tax for 3 months in 2015. During her tenure of more than 35 years at KPMG, she gained extensive experience in tax advisory and tax compliance matters, as well as being the engagement partner for public listed and multinational companies in various industries. She also advised foreign investors on various tax incentives accorded by the Government and setting up initial operations in Malaysia.
Since 2015, she has been the co-founding partner of YNWA Advisory PLT, a corporate advisory firm which provides, among others, business management consultancy, investment advisory and tax consultancy services.
She has served as an independent non-executive director of Globetronics Technology Bhd from 2017 until February 2024.
She has been an independent director of Pensonic Holdings Bhd. and Globetronics Technology Bhd. since 2017, both public companies listed on the Main Market of Bursa Securities.
| Gender | : Male |
| Nationality | : American |
| Age | : 45 |
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Commerce, Utkal University, India
- Diploma in Management, School of Communication and Management Studies, Cochin, India
Working Experience:
Prajith Pavithran is the Group’s Chief Marketing Officer with 22 years of experience in sales and marketing.
He began his working career in 2001 with DXN as Sales and Training Executive responsible for coordinating sales and training activities in North India. In 2003, he was promoted to Head of Sales and Training and following that, to Manager of International Business in 2004 responsible for coordinating marketing and operational matters in South Asia.
Between 2005 and 2009, he was Manager of the International Business Department and subsequently, Country Manager where he oversaw the operations of DIPL Philippines Branch. In 2009, he was designated as Country Manager of DXN Mexico to oversee the Mexican operations. He was then promoted to Regional Manager of Latin America in 2010 to lead the Latin American market and ensure the continuous growth and stability of the Group’s presence in that region.
In 2012, he was promoted to Regional Manager of North and South America at Daxen USA until 2016 and later became the Regional President (U.S. and Latin America). He assumed his current position as Chief Marketing Officer in May 2022.
| Gender | : Female |
| Nationality | : Malaysian |
| Age | : 56 |
Qualifications:
- Associate Member, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
- Member of Malaysian Institute of Accountants since 2003
Working Experience:
Lim Yew Lin is the Group’s Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary. She has been with the Group for over 25 years as our Executive Director and Company Secretary and in her various positions held in our Accounting and Finance Department.
From 1990 to 1991, she worked at Ch’ng Khoon Peng Trading Sdn. Bhd. as an Accounts Clerk. From 1992 to 1994, she had worked as an Accounts Assistant at Takwong (Kedah) Sdn. Bhd.
In 1994, she joined DXN as an Accounts Executive and was promoted to Assistant Finance Manager of DXN Marketing in 1995 responsible for the preparation of accounts and liaison with external auditors. She was later promoted as Group Finance Manager and Corporate Finance Manager in 1997 and 1999 respectively and subsequently as our Group’s Financial Controller from 2002 until 2008.
Over the 11 years, she was responsible for the Accounting and Finance Department of the Group in addition to her existing responsibilities of liaising with external auditors. Her responsibilities as Corporate Finance Manager and Financial Controller of the Group also included preparing and reviewing monthly consolidated financial statements, as well as reviewing and approving the budgets of our subsidiaries.
From 2002 to May 2022, she was our Executive Director and during her tenure, she was responsible for overseeing the Group’s finance. She has also been our Company Secretary since 2015.
She assumed her current position of Chief Financial Officer in 2021 where she is responsible for our Group’s corporate financial planning, budgeting, treasury, investment, insurance coverage, tax and payroll matters.
| Gender | : Male |
| Nationality | : Indian |
| Age | : 46 |
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Business Studies, University of Calicut, India (1999)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, India (2001)
Working Experience:
Between 2001 and 2003, he embarked on his professional journey as a Client Service Executive at Maitri Advertising Works Pvt. Ltd. in Kochi, Kerala, India. During this tenure, his focus was on managing client relationships with a commitment to delivering excellence in service.
Following this, from 2003 to 2004, he was elevated to the role of Country Manager at the same company's branch in the Republic of Maldives. Here, he demonstrated strategic leadership and oversaw operational management, tailored to the distinct market dynamics of the Maldives.
In 2004, fueled by entrepreneurial ambition, he co-founded Keyfactor Advertising Agency in Kerala alongside two partners. Over the ensuing two years, their collective efforts resulted in the establishment of a robust clientele base and the successful execution of numerous advertising campaigns, solidifying his reputation for excellence in the industry.
In 2006, seeking new challenges, he transitioned to Dubai and assumed the role of Public Relations Manager at DXN Middle East. In this capacity, he adeptly cultivated relationships with stakeholders and facilitated effective communication between the organization and external entities.
His career at DXN Middle East continued to evolve, with his appointment as General Manager in 2013. Over the subsequent years, he undertook a diverse array of responsibilities aimed at driving growth and fostering operational excellence within the organization.
In 2018, his role expanded further as he assumed the position of International Marketing Director at DXN Middle East, with additional responsibilities for DXN Pakistan in 2021. In this role, he has been instrumental in shaping and executing marketing strategies across multiple countries, driving brand growth, and facilitating market expansion.
Beyond his corporate endeavors, he has also been involved in notable engagements outside of his primary roles.His involvement with the Direct Selling Association (DSA) UAE commenced in 2020, initially as Vice Chairman before being elected Chairman in 2022. In this capacity, he oversees the association's operations, promotes collaboration among member companies, and advocates for the interests of the industry in the UAE.
| Gender | : Male |
| Nationality | : Indonesian |
| Age | : 49 |
Qualifications:
- ITS Surabaya, Indonesia
- Airlangga University, Indonesia
- Member of Information Systems, Audit, And Control Association (ISACA)
- Member of Project Management Institute (PMI)
Working Experience:
M.Luthfi Hidayat, a 49-year-old Indonesian, is our Chief Technology Officer with over 25 years of experience in the IT/IS field, holding various roles.
He graduated from two universities in Indonesia: ITS Surabaya and Airlangga University. In addition to his academic achievements, he has acquired numerous valuable certifications, including the Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) from ISACA USA and the Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) from PMI USA. Currently, he is an active member of the Information Systems, Audit, And Control Association (ISACA) as a Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) and a member of the Project Management Institute (PMI) as a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
With a strong and diverse background, he has successfully navigated through various roles in his career, starting his professional journey at Megah Vitro Inkom and steadily progressing to his current position as Director at PT. Suryasoft Konsultama. With more than two decades of experience, he has honed his skills and expertise in management, IT auditing, project management, data communication, network security and consultancy.
His career journey has been marked by significant achievements, such as managing teams and projects at PT. Limaxindo Intersistem and DXN Solutions Sdn. Bhd. Malaysia, where he served as a Manager and Technical Director, respectively. As the Director of PT. Suryasoft Konsultama from 2013 to 2019, he played a pivotal role as an IBM Business Partner Consultant, collaborating with clients to drive technology-driven solutions and enhancing their business processes.
Now, as the Chief Technology Officer in DXN Group, he continues to drive strategic initiatives and provide visionary leadership.
