Jelawang Capital has appointed former Sea Malaysia chief Howard Soh as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 October 2026.
Soh joins the company from Asia-based investment firm LemmaTree, where he served as Group Chief Investment Officer. He brings 20 years of experience in investment, venture building and business operations across Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
Before joining LemmaTree, Soh was Director of Investments at Ekuinas. He also founded and led the early Malaysian operations of Lazada, Zalora and Foodpanda, giving him experience in building and growing technology-driven businesses.
Jelawang Capital is a wholly owned subsidiary of Khazanah Nasional and serves as Malaysia’s national fund of funds. It is part of Khazanah’s RM1 billion Dana Impak commitment, which aims to support the development of the country’s investment and startup ecosystem.
Jelawang Capital Chairman Datuk Hisham Hamdan welcomed Soh’s appointment, highlighting his experience in institutional investment, venture building and leadership within Malaysia’s technology sector.
He said Soh would help guide the company’s strategic direction and strengthen its partnerships with fund managers as Jelawang Capital continues to support the growth of Malaysia’s venture capital and startup ecosystem.
