Ho Wah Genting Bhd has announced the redesignation of Lim Wee Kiat as its Chief Executive Officer, effective 7 July. Previously serving as Executive Director, Lim takes the helm of the group with a strong background in information technology and a legacy connection to the company’s founding leadership.
In a filing to Bursa Malaysia, the group stated that Lim holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing and Information Systems from the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom. He brings more than nine years of professional experience in the IT industry, most recently in the role of systems engineer.
Lim Wee Kiat is the son of Datuk Lim Hui Boon, the founder and current Group President of Ho Wah Genting, who established the company in 1979. Lim is also a substantial shareholder, holding 250,000 shares directly and an additional 21.9 million shares indirectly through Ho Wah Genting Holding Sdn Bhd.
This appointment marks a significant milestone in the group’s leadership transition as it continues to position itself for future growth under the next generation of leadership.
-The Star
