Board of Directors
Datuk Bill Tan
Director, Non-Executive Non-Independent
Datuk Bill Tan is currently the Managing Director of M & A and Executive Director, Corporate Finance of M & A Securities. Datuk Bill Tan graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from Murdoch University, Australia in 1993 and is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants and Certified Practicing Accountant of Australia, both since 1996. In 2001, he was registered as Chartered Accountant with the Malaysian Institute of Accountants. Datuk Bill Tan has more than 20 years of experience in accounting and corporate finance covering various capital market transactions such as initial public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, fund raising, takeovers and share placements. Datuk Bill Tan is also currently serve as Executive Chairman to M & A Value Partners Asset Management Malaysia Sdn Bhd providing insight to the executive team.
Lee Siang Chin
Director, Non-Independent, Non-Executive
He has over eight years of experience in portfolio management, with a specialization in fixed income. He holds certifications in Capital Market Representative Service License (CMRSL) - Modules 9 and 10, and has made significant contributions to renowned companies such as RHB Asset Management, Bank Simpanan Nasional, and Bank Negara Malaysia. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a specialization in Actuarial Science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA. He also holds a Pasaran Kewangan Malaysia Certificate (PKMC) from the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB).
Mr. Sean Yap
Director, Executive
Extensive experience in capital markets having more than 15 years of experience in capital markets including asset management, equity capital markets and equities research. Prior to Redvest, he was overseeing the institutional Broking Business with Aminvestment Bank where he was responsible for all the equities broking business for non-GLIC institutions. His other working experience includes stints as a Senior Portfolio Manager with Kenanga Investors where he was managing fund assets up to RM4b of unit trust funds and private mandates. He also had experience in equity fundraising, being involved in primary and secondary acting as an Associate Director with CIMB Investment Bank in the ECM and Syndication Desk. He holds a Bachelor’s degrees in economics Hons from the University of London and licensed by Securities Commission Malaysia.
Puan Laftah Noni
Director, Non-Executive Non-Independent
Puan Laftah graduated with a Bachelor in Business Administration from Memphis State University, USA. She also holds a Master in Business Administration from the same university. She has 30 years of working experience in Bank Negara Malaysia, where she served in several departments, including banking supervision, risk management, and shared services. She has extensive knowledge in auditing, risk management, shared service operations, and event management. Currently, she is managing her own business operations.
Nikita Ng
Director, Non-Executive Non-Independent
Nikita NG is currently the Chief Financial Officer of Value Partners Group Limited and responsible for the overall finance and human capital as well as corporate service functions for the group. Ms. NG joined Value Partners in July 2021 as Finance Director and was promoted to her current role in February 2023. She has broad experience in the financial services industry, with a particular focus in financial reporting, internal control assessment and corporate transactions, combined with strong regulatory knowledge. Before joining Value Partners, Ms. NG was the Financial Controller at Fortress Investment Group & Mount Kellett Capital, a US-based multi strategy investment firm, for 8 years. Prior to that, she had worked at a family fund private equity firm and served as the finance head for an asset management portfolio company regulated by the National Financial Regulatory Administration, and involved in other investment projects. She started her career as an Auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers Hong Kong. Ms. NG graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Professional Accountancy from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. She is a member of the HKICPA.
Senior Management
Mr. Sean Yap
CEO/ Executive Director
Extensive experience in capital markets having more than 15 years of experience in capital markets including asset management, equity capital markets and equities research. Prior to Redvest, he was overseeing the institutional Broking Business with Aminvestment Bank where he was responsible for all the equities broking business for non - GLIC institutions. His other working experience includes stints as a Senior Portfolio Manager with Kenanga Investors where he was managing fund assets up to RM4b of unit trust funds and private mandates. He also had experience in equity fundraising, being involved in primary and secondary acting as an Associate Director with CIMB Investment Bank in the ECM and Syndication Desk. He holds a Bachelor’s degrees in economics Hons from the University of London and licensed by Securities Commission Malaysia.
Puan Wan Juliana
Associate Director, Compliance
Puan Wan Juliana Aigawati was appointed as the Associate Director, Compliance at Value Partners Asset Management Sdn Bhd in August 2023. She holds a Degree in Economics from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. She first joined the Capital Market industry in 2003 with RHB Unit Trust Management Berhad as a Compliance & Risk Management Executive. Throughout her 20 years of experience in the fund management industry, she hold various roles covering the regulatory compliance, compliance policies and procedures, compliance risk management as well as research and development of unit trust fund and investment products. Prior to her current appointment, she was the Head of Compliance in AHAM Asset Management Berhad
Mr Patrick Lim
Portfolio Manager
He has more than 28 years working experience in the field of banking, investment and fund management. He was also an Investment Manager with Uni. Asia Life Assurance Bhd (A DRB Hicom-UOB Banking Group). He then joined Golden Touch Asset Management Sdn Bhd as a Portfolio Manager in the family office. He was also an Associate Director with CGS-CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd, and was responsible in spearheading the organization into new business initiative such as wealth management, fund management and investment advisory. He then went on to be Head of Investment for Pacific Trustees Bhd and Executive Director of Pacific Trustees Wealth Management Sdn Bhd. He graduated with a degree in Business Administration, Finance from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, U.S.A.