Board of Directors
Koh Ah Keng
Executive Chairman
A Malaysian, aged 66, is the Executive Chairman of Equator. He was appointed to the board of Equator on 28 March 2005.
In 1997, he co-founded Yi-Hup Agriculture Development Sdn. Bhd. (now know as EBSB) together with Wang Chi-Ti. His experiences in horticulture industry began when he started Chiap Hup in 1976. He has more than 20 years of experience in horticulturer industry. Through his experience, he gained valuable in depth knowledge of vast market potential of horticulture industry and built with knowledge of the local environment. He conceptualised the idea of cultivating horticulture products locally to cater for the international markets. He has been the Executive Director of MSB since 1994. He is the Director of Poly-Yarn Industries Sdn. Bhd. which is principally involved in manufacturing and trading of polypropylene woven products. He is also the Director of Jiao-Yan Sdn. Bhd. which is principally involved in oil palm plantation.
Koh Yueh Leong
Managing Director
A Malaysian, aged 37, is the Managing Director of Equator. He was appointed to the Board of Equator on 28 March 2005.
He graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree majoring in Finance from University of Toledo, Ohio, US in 1995. He has eight (8) years working experience in the horticulture industry. However, his exposure in the horticulture industry started much earlier, when he developed a strong interest in horticulture at an early age under the guidance of his father, Koh Ah Keng. During this time, he gained knowledge and hands-on experience in biotechnology techniques from various visiting consultants and university researchers. After a short stint with a Taiwanese electronics company, he jointed EBSB as Marketing Manager in 1998 and subsequently in 2001, he was promoted to General Manager. In 2002, he became Managing Director of EBSB. With the assistance of external technical advisers, he has been instrumental in driving the development of biotechnology techniques for the Group. In addition, he is also Director of Easy Boxes Sdn. Bhd. which is principally involved in interior house renovation and decorations.
He is responsible for the day-to-day management and operation of the Equator Group including strategic planing and administration as well as leading the R&D team and overseeing the R&D activities.
Goh Ah Teu @ Goh Keng Chiew
Independent Non-Executive Director
A Malaysian, aged 62, is the Independent Non-Executive Director of Equator. He was appointed to the Borad of Equator on 28 March 2005.
Upon completion of his secondary education from Chung Hwa high School in 1962, he started trading and planting of agriculture products at his own capasity. In 1997, he joined Chiap Hup as a store Manager and left in 1998 to join Chaoan Xinma Agriculture Development Co. Ltd., China as a Managing Director and retired in 2004.
Huang Shih-Yen
Independent Non-Executive Director
A Taiwanese, aged 53, is the Independent Non-Executive Director of Equator. He was appointed to the Board of Equator on 28 March 2005.
He graduated with a Bachelor of International Business Management from Feng Chia University, Taiwan in 1976. He started his career as a Trainer in the Army Services in 1976. In 1977, he joined Yung Shou Enterprise, Taiwan as the Marketing Manager. Later in 1986, he joined Amline Products Limited, Taiwan as the Marketing Manager and promoted to the position of General Manager in 1998.
Chua Syer Cin
Independent Non-Executive Director
A Malaysian, aged 36, is the Independent Non-Executive Director of Equator. He was appointed to the Board of Equator on 28 March 2005.
Upon graduation from the Charles Sturt University, Australia in 1994, he joined the accounting practice of Ernst & Young as an Audit Senior. From 1998 to 2000, he was the Audit/ Tax Manager of Teo & Associates, an accounting firm in Melaka. In February 2000, he set up his own accounting firm, Messrs SC Chua & Associates and he has since been the sole proprietor of the firm. He is presently a member of Malaysian Institute of Accountants and Chartered Public Accountant, Australia. He is currently an Independent Non-Executive Director of Syarikat Kayu Wangi Berhad, Poh Huat Resources Holdings Berhad and Kia Lim Berhad, and a Director of several private limited companies.
Wang Ting Peng
Non Independent Non-Executive Director
A Taiwanese, aged 30, is the Non Independent & Non Executive Director of Equator. She was appointed to the Board of Equator on 12 December 2005.
She obtained her Bachelor of Science majoring in Pathology and Biochemistry and Honour Degree in Pathology from University of Western Australia in 2000 and 2001 respectively. Subsequently, she pursues her Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Science in the same university, specialising in Medical Science.
During the course of pursuing her Doctor of Philosophy, she was involved actively in lab management and worked as Project Instructor to supervise and assisted 3rd year Pathology students in the University of Western Australia.
Besides well knowledge in Science and Biochemistry, her exposure to the horticulture industry started at her earlier age under the guidance of her father, Wang Chi Ti. Indeed, her relevant knowledge and expertise will benefit Equator Group in terms of biotechnology advancement.
