Iris Corp Bhd, a provider of digital identification solutions, has appointed Datuk Poh Yang Hong as its group managing director (MD), the company announced in a filing with Bursa Malaysia.
Poh, 53, brings a wealth of leadership and management experience spanning the financial services, property, and investment sectors. He began his career with the Hong Leong Group in 1994 and over the years has held several key strategic positions, including managing director of Hong Leong Group Securities Bhd, managing director of Guocoland (Malaysia) Bhd, and managing director of the group investment office of HL Management Co Sdn Bhd.
Notably, Poh previously served as president and group managing director of Iris Corp from June 14, 2018, to March 1, 2021, giving him direct experience in leading the company’s operations and strategic initiatives.
He is also the son of Dr Poh Soon Sim, Iris Corp’s executive chairman, further strengthening continuity in the company’s leadership team.
The appointment is expected to bolster Iris Corp’s efforts to expand its presence in the digital identification and technology solutions sector, as Poh leverages his extensive experience in corporate strategy, investment management, and operational leadership to drive growth and innovation across the group.
