Wong Tze Leng
Wong Tze Leng was appointed Executive Chairman of the company and the group on 10 August 2010. Tze Leng previously served as Group Chief Executive Officer, a position he held from 22 December 2002 until his appointment as Executive Chairman. Tze Leng was last re-elected to the board on 24 April 2024 and has over 30 years’ experience in the information technology industry, with specific expertise in the telecommunications sector. Tze Leng sits on the board of various subsidiaries and a joint venture company of Captii Limited. He started his career in 1988 as an Engineer in the Singapore Institute of Standards & Industrial Research’s design and development centre. He gained specialised expertise in computer telephony technology when he joined Federal Computer Services Pte Ltd in 1990 as a Software Engineer and later progressed to the position of Software Manager.
In 1993, he joined Dialogic as an Applications Engineer and was later promoted to the position of Business Development Director for the Asia Pacific region. During his career with Dialogic, he established a close rapport and working relationship with numerous IT companies and telcos in the Asia Pacific region. In 1998, he left Dialogic and founded the group. Tze Leng graduated from Monash University, Victoria, Australia, with a Bachelors degree in Computer Science in 1985 and subsequently obtained a Bachelors degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering in 1987 from the same university.
Anton Syazi Ahmad Sebi
Anton Syazi Ahmad Sebi was re-designated as Executive Director of the Company and the group on 1 September 2017. Anton served as Group Chief Executive Officer from 10 August 2010 to the date of his re-designation, and was Group Deputy Chief Executive Officer from December 2005 to 9 August 2010. He was first appointed to the board on 22 June 2006 and was last re-elected on 24 April 2024.
Anton was appointed Executive Deputy Chair of Advance Synergy Berhad, the group’s ultimate holding company and a main board listed company on Bursa Malaysia, on 1 September 2017. Anton is Chair of Paydee Sdn Bhd and Qurex Sdn Bhd, the fintech subsidiaries of Advance Synergy Berhad and is also Chair of Captii Ventures Pte Ltd and Postpay Sdn Bhd, both Captii subsidiaries. Anton has been a Non-Executive Director of SJ Securities Sdn Bhd since September 2005 and a Director of SJ Capital Bhd, a non-listed public company, since March 2020.
Prior to joining Advance Synergy Berhad in June 2001, Anton was with the South East Asia Investment Banking Division of Credit Suisse First Boston.
Anton graduated from the London School of Economics, University of London, with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. He has a Master of Arts in Finance and holds an Investment Management Certificate awarded by the UK Society of Investment Professionals.
Phuah Peng Hock
Phuah Peng Hock was appointed to the board on 18 December 2003 and was last re-elected on 26 April 2023. He was subsequently appointed by the board as the Lead Independent Director on 26 February 2014. Peng Hock is the founder and Managing Director of Aviha Consulting Pte Ltd, a boutique management consultancy company focusing in business planning and process upgrading with Information Technology.
Peng Hock started out as a Design Engineer before switching to the business development field. In 1990, he joined Dynacast (S) Pte Ltd, a British-based die-casting company involved in regional marketing work. He then moved on to Ugimagnetic (S) Pte Ltd, a European-based manufacturer of magnet assembly for disk drives, as Marketing Manager in 1992. In 1994, he joined a company set up by the Economic Development Board of Singapore as a Senior Consultant, where he was involved in various areas of management consultancy.
Peng Hock holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Hon) degree from the University of Strathclyde, UK, Graduate Diplomas in Marketing Management (Marketing Institute of Singapore) and Marketing (Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK), as well as a Master degree in Entrepreneurship & Innovation from Swinburne University of Technology, Australia in 1994.
After serving for more than 9 years, Peng Hock retired from the board on 24 April 2024.
Tiong Yee Kou
Tiong Yee Kou was appointed to the board on 24 April 2024. With over 30 years of experience in the telecommunications and engineering components industry, Yee Kou brings a wealth of expertise in strategic leadership, market expansion, and business development to the board. His distinguished career includes senior leadership roles at Hawkeye Technologies, Intel Semiconductor Ltd, and Dialogic S.E.A. Pte Ltd, where he consistently delivered exceptional results by defining company vision, driving revenue growth, and forging strategic partnerships.
Known for his ability to identify and capitalize on new business opportunities, Yee Kou has a proven track record of increasing annual revenue by 35% through innovative sales strategies and market penetration. His deep industry knowledge, cross- functional leadership, and commitment to excellence make him a valuable asset to the board.
Yee Kou holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) from the National University of Singapore and is certified in leadership, real estate, and sake sommelier expertise.
Chuah Seong Phaik
(Paul) Chuah Seong Phaik was appointed to the board on 18 December 2003 and was last re-elected on 26 April 2023. Paul has extensive experience in audit, finance and management including eight years as the Finance Director of a main board listed company on Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. He is the founder and Chairman of Messrs PCCO PLT Chartered Accountants.
Paul is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, a Chartered Accountant of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants, a Certified Public Accountant with the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants, an Associate Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors of Malaysia and Fellow Member of The Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia.
After serving for more than 9 years, Paul retired from the board on 24 April 2024.
Yong Kam Fei
Yong Kam Fei was appointed to the Board on 24 April 2024. Kam Fei is the founder and Managing Partner of Yong Kam Fei & Co, a firm which he started after his retirement from RSM Malaysia in 2021. Kam Fei has extensive experience in audit and advisory practice span over 30 years in BDO Malaysia and RSM Malaysia. He acted as lead engagement partner in many large public interest entities involved in various indutries such as property developemnt, plantation, information technology related industries and manufacturing. Kam Fei was the Head of Audit and Head of Outsourcing in RSM Malaysia and led many engagements in financial due dilligence, corporate restructuring and outsourcing engagements.
Kam Fei is a fellow member of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and The Institute of Chartered Accountants for England and Wales and member of Malaysian Institute of Accountants.
Lee Su Nie
Lee Su Nie has been a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of the company since 18 December 2003 and was last re-elected on 27 April 2022. Su Nie was the Non-Executive Chairman of the company from 22 June 2006 to 10 August 2010. She is also the Non-Independent Director and Group Managing Director of Advance Synergy Berhad and sits on the board of various subsidiaries of Advance Synergy Berhad.
Su Nie holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) degree from the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom and a Master of Science (Business Administration) from the University of Bath, United Kingdom. She is also a Fellow Member of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, United Kingdom.
In 1985, Su Nie joined Kassim Chan Management Consultants Sdn Bhd where she provided management consultancy services. Su Nie joined the Corporate Finance Department of Rakyat Merchant Bankers Berhad in 1989. In 1991, she left Rakyat Merchant Bankers Berhad to join Perdana Merchant Bankers Berhad. Su Nie subsequently left her position as First Vice President, Corporate Finance of the Bank to join Advance Synergy Berhad in 1995.