LEONG KIT MAY
Chief Executive Officer | Executive Director
48 | Female | Malaysian
DATE
FIRST APPOINTED TO THE BOARD:
15 November 2011
ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Business (Accountancy), Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University, Australia
Certified Practising Accountant, Australia
Chartered Accountant, Malaysian Institute of Accountants
Certificate in Real Estate Investment Finance, Asia Pacific Real Estate Association Institute
Registered Property Manager with the Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers Malaysia
WORKING EXPERIENCE
Kit May is the CEO and Executive Director of ARMB.
Details of her work experience are available in the Board of Directors’ Profile section of this Report.
PRESENT DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES AND/OR LISTED ISSUERS
Axis REIT Sukuk Berhad
Axis REIT Sukuk Two Berhad
OTHER MEMBERSHIPS/APPOINTMENTS/INVOLVEMENTS
Current Chairman of the MRMA
Past Industry Adviser for University of Reading Malaysia’s BSc Real Estate Programme
AWARDS RECEIVED
Best of the Breeds REITs Awards 2024: Best CEO (Malaysia) - Platinum
KSI Malaysian Property Icon Leadership Award 2023
Best of the Breeds REITS Awards 2023: Best CEO (Asia Pacific) - Platinum
The Best of the Breeds REITs Awards 2020: Best CEO (Malaysia)
MIRA Investor Relations Awards 2020: Best CEO for IR
NIKKI NG
Chief Financial Officer
47 |
Female | Malaysian
DATE
FIRST APPOINTED AS KEY SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL:
1 June 2012
ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons), Oxford Brookes University, United Kingdom
MIA Qualifying Examination
Chartered Accountant, Malaysian Institute of Accountants
Certificate in Real Estate Investment Finance, Asia Pacific Real Estate Association Institute
WORKING EXPERIENCE
Nikki has 25 years of experience in the property, real estate and corporate sectors, specialising in financial accounting and reporting, as well as strategic planning.
As the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of ARMB, she leads the Finance Team, overseeing its treasury and capital management, financial reporting, credit control, and budgetary control functions. She also works closely with the CEO on matters related to corporate finance and regulatory compliance.
Nikki joined ARMB as an Accountant in 2008 and was re-designated as the Head of Credit Control in 2012. She demonstrated continued professional growth and leadership, and was promoted to become ARMB’s Financial Controller in 2016 and subsequently to her current position as CFO in 2017.
Before joining ARMB, Nikki was the Finance Manager at Paxelent Corporation Berhad, where she gained experience in financial management and corporate planning. Prior to that, she was attached to IGB Corporation Berhad.
PRESENT DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES AND/OR LISTED ISSUERS
None
AWARDS RECEIVED
Best of the Breeds REITs Awards 2024: Best CFO (Malaysia) - Platinum
Best of the Breeds REITS Awards 2023: Best CFO (Asia Pacific) - Platinum
The Best of the Breeds REITs Awards 2020: Best CFO (Malaysia)
JACKIE LAW
Head of Real Estate
60 |
Female | Malaysian
DATE
FIRST APPOINTED AS KEY SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL:
1 December 2012
ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Master of Science in Facilities Management, Heriot-Watt University, United Kingdom
Certificate in Real Estate Investment Finance, Asia Pacific Real Estate Association Institute
Registered Property Manager with the Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers, Malaysia
WORKING EXPERIENCE
Jackie heads up ARMB’s real estate operations. She is responsible for the Fund’s portfolio strategy, overseeing its management and leasing functions, which include tenant care, retention, loyalty, and satisfaction. She also supports the CEO in evaluating potential property acquisitions and divestments, asset enhancement initiatives, and development projects.
Jackie works closely with the Property Manager of Axis-REIT to ensure the Fund’s property portfolio is optimally maintained and competitively positioned in the property market.
She has extensive experience in real estate management and operations, including marketing, lease management, project management, and facilities management. She has served in several administrative roles within the Axis group of companies since 1994, in the areas of property development and management.
PRESENT DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES AND/OR LISTED ISSUERS
None
REBECCA LEONG
Company Secretary & Head of Compliance
46 | Female | Malaysian
DATE
FIRST APPOINTED AS KEY SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL:
1 November 2016
ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Associate of The Chartered Governance Institute (formerly known as The Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators (ICSA))
Chartered Secretary, The Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAICSA)
Practising Certificate Holder of the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM)
Chartered Governance Professional (CGP)
WORKING EXPERIENCE
Rebecca joined ARMB in 2016 as the Company Secretary and Head of Compliance. She is responsible for all corporate compliance matters of ARMB and Axis-REIT. She also assists the CEO in corporate legal matters, internal audit, and risk management, working closely with the appointed legal solicitors and internal auditors.
Prior to this, Rebecca had already served as ARMB’s external Company Secretary since 20 April 2006, in her capacity as Vice-President at corporate secretarial firm, Archer Corporate Services Sdn Bhd (Archer). During her 12-year tenure with Archer, she handled the corporate secretarial matters for a portfolio of public and private companies where her scope of work ranged from corporate advisory, corporate governance and administration, to corporate compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, as well as listing obligations. She also acted as the Chartered Secretary of companies under her care during her tenure with Archer.
Before joining Archer, Rebecca was attached to Signet & Co Sdn Bhd, another corporate secretarial firm, where she gained her initial exposure and experience in corporate secretarial practice.
PRESENT DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES AND/OR LISTED ISSUERS
None
TAN KEE HONG
Head of Investments
38 | Male | Malaysian
DATE
FIRST APPOINTED AS KEY SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL:
17 July 2019
ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance), University of Melbourne, Australia
Chartered Accountant, Malaysian Institute of Accountants
Certified Practising Accountant, Australia
WORKING EXPERIENCE
Kee Hong leads the Investments Team, where he is responsible for the execution of the Fund’s portfolio strategy. Focusing on industrial properties, he proactively sources, evaluates, and secures new investment opportunities to build a robust pipeline of suitable acquisition and development targets for the Fund. He also assesses divestment possibilities in anticipation of changing market priorities.
Kee Hong began his career as an auditor with Ernst & Young. He entered the REIT sector with his initial stint at ARMB as an Accountant in 2011 and was promoted to Finance Manager in 2013. Thereafter, he broadened his experience, joining S P Setia Berhad as its Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations Manager, before moving on to a business development role as a Corporate Strategy Senior Manager at Agile Motion Sdn Bhd in 2015.
Kee Hong returned to ARMB as Head of Investments in July 2019.
PRESENT DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES AND/OR LISTED ISSUERS
None
CHAN TZE WEE
Senior Manager, Investor Relations and
Business Development
45 | Female | Malaysian
DATE
FIRST APPOINTED AS KEY SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL:
1 January 2016
ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), University of Manchester, United Kingdom
MSc in Marketing, University of Manchester, United Kingdom
Certificate in Real Estate Investment Finance, Asia Pacific Real Estate Association Institute
WORKING EXPERIENCE
Tze Wee leads ARMB’s business development ventures, where she is responsible for identifying and leveraging on strategic opportunities in untapped segments within the business space market to drive the Fund’s growth.
Her key responsibilities include the identification, evaluation and completion of asset acquisitions with a focus on non-industrial properties, seeking prospects through engagements with real estate consultants, property developers, business councils, as well as industry associations.
She also heads the Investor Relations department of ARMB, where she is responsible for the investor relations activities of Axis-REIT.
Prior to joining ARMB in July 2014, Tze Wee worked in the advertising industry, at Saatchi & Saatchi and the Ogilvy Group. Subsequently, she joined Malaysia Property Incorporated as Vice President of Investment Promotions, where she established the company’s market intelligence division and headed the business development agenda for China and new markets. Before joining ARMB, she spent two years setting up and running the Shanghai office of Workflowww International Limited – a cloud computing software start-up.
PRESENT DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES AND/OR LISTED ISSUERS
None
AWARDS RECEIVED
MIRA Investor Relations Awards 2021: Best IR Professional (Mid Cap)
LOW AY KEEAN
Human Resource Manager
50 | Female | Malaysian
DATE
FIRST APPOINTED AS KEY SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL:
1 December 2015
ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Universiti Putra Malaysia
Professional Diploma in Human Resource Management, Malaysian Institute of Human Resource Management
WORKING EXPERIENCE
As Human Resource Manager, Ay Keean is responsible for the full spectrum of ARMB’s human resource, office administration, and information technology (IT) functions. These encompass manpower, recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, training, employee welfare, industrial relations matters, and general office administration. She also oversees ARMB’s IT systems, working closely with the outsourced IT service provider to put in place a robust and resilient IT infrastructure, effective preventive maintenance and security systems, as well as timely technical support services.
Prior to joining ARMB, Ay Keean had served in the human resource departments of several public and private organisations, including Malaysian Bulk Carriers Berhad, Zelan Berhad, Kurihara and Cybervision Sdn Bhd.
PRESENT DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES AND/OR LISTED ISSUERS
None
JESSICA WONG
Manager, Corporate Communications & Sustainability
39 | Female | Malaysian
DATE
FIRST APPOINTED AS KEY SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL:
1 January 2025
ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Arts (Hons), Politics, Philosophy and Economics, University of Manchester, United Kingdom
GRI Certified Sustainability Professional
WORKING EXPERIENCE
Jessica oversees the implementation of Axis-REIT’s sustainability strategies. Working with members of the Sustainability Team, she plans, coordinates, and monitors the implementation of Board-approved ESG initiatives and related programmes.
She is responsible for the Fund’s ESG benchmarking and ratings processes, ensuring accuracy and transparency in sustainability reporting, including climate-related disclosures. This includes undertaking data analysis, managing surveys, preparing reports, and facilitating the sustainability assurance process.
Jessica also manages the Fund’s corporate communications functions, which includes overseeing its official website and other digital assets. Additionally, she oversees the production of marketing and corporate collaterals,organisescorporateevents,andmanagesmediaengagements.
Jessica began her career as a marketing professional in the banking sector at Alliance Bank. She then transitioned to working with international nonprofit organisations in disaster relief and resource mobilisation, where she managed projects across six countries in Asia. Prior to joining ARMB, Jessica gained valuable exposure to the property sector at See Hoy Chan Sdn Berhad, where she specialised in branding, communications, and customer experience.
PRESENT DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES AND/OR LISTED ISSUERS
None
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