Dennis Au was appointed as President of our Group on 5 May 2015 and as our Executive Director on 28 April 2016. He is responsible for charting the Group’s strategic direction, setting the organisation’s goals, overseeing its global operations and driving its performance.

Mr Au also plays a pivotal role in the development of the Group’s Mechatronics, IMS and materials business divisions. He steers the divisions’ strategies as well as oversees business development and expansion plans, to harness the Group’s competencies and strengthen its foundation for continued success.

Mr Au has over 30 years of experience in the high technology industry for aerospace & defense, automotive, communications and semiconductor markets. He was previously Vice President and General Manager of Keysight Technologies for Korea and the South Asia Pacific region. Prior to that, Mr Au was Vice President and General Manager with Agilent Technologies and was also formerly Regional Manager of Hewlett Packard’s Hi-Volume Manufacturing Test Solutions for Asia Pacific.

Mr Au holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic, Electrical and Systems) from the National University of Malaysia.

Dato’ Seri Gooi Soon Chai is our Chairman and Non-Executive Non-Independent Director. He was appointed as our director on 10 February 2015 and as the Group’s Chairman on 10 August 2016. He is also a member of our Remuneration and Nominating Committees.

In an illustrious career over 30 years, Dato’ Seri Gooi is a seasoned leader with extensive experience in the technology industry, spanning semiconductor, life sciences, and electronics sectors. He has held multiple global leadership roles and spearheaded numerous successful business transformations – driving exponential growth in the semiconductor, automotive and industrial electronics business under his purview.

Dato’ Seri Gooi is a visionary leader with proven track record at nurturing new business ventures, capturing and capitalizing on technology innovation streams.

In recognition of his leadership and business acumen, Dato’ Seri Gooi has been awarded the Outstanding Industry Captain of the Year by the Institute of Engineering and Technology and has been named Executive of the Year in technology by the Malaysian Management Excellence Award.

Currently, he serves as the President of Order Fulfillment and Design Software Solutions for Keysight Technologies, overseeing the global operations and leading the expansion of Design Engineering Software business.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree with first class honors in electrical and electronics engineering from the University of London, and a Master of Science degree in computing science from the Imperial College of Science and Technology, London.

Dennis Au was appointed as President of our Group on 5 May 2015 and as our Executive Director on 28 April 2016. He is responsible for charting the Group’s strategic direction, setting the organisation’s goals, overseeing its global operations and driving its performance.

Mr Au also plays a pivotal role in the development of the Group’s Mechatronics, IMS and materials business divisions. He steers the divisions’ strategies as well as oversees business development and expansion plans, to harness the Group’s competencies and strengthen its foundation for continued success.

Mr Au has over 30 years of experience in the high technology industry for aerospace & defense, automotive, communications and semiconductor markets. He was previously Vice President and General Manager of Keysight Technologies for Korea and the South Asia Pacific region. Prior to that, Mr Au was Vice President and General Manager with Agilent Technologies and was also formerly Regional Manager of Hewlett Packard’s Hi-Volume Manufacturing Test Solutions for Asia Pacific.

Mr Au holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic, Electrical and Systems) from the National University of Malaysia.

Melvin Chan Wai Leong is our Lead Independent Non-Executive Director. He was appointed as our Director on 27 April 2017. He is also the Chairman of our Audit Committee and a member of our Nominating Committee.

Mr Chan has more than 25 years of operational and business experience in the semiconductor and electronics manufacturing industries, as well as extensive working experience in the Asia Pacific region, Australia, New Zealand, China and India. Mr Chan is currently the Managing Director of Synersys Capital, a firm providing business consultancy and advisory services. Prior to him assuming the advisory role, Mr Chan was the Director and Chief Executive Officer of Ellipsiz Ltd, a SGX Mainboard-listed company. Mr Chan started his career as an engineer at Hewlett Packard and moved on to hold various senior management positions at Electronic Resources Limited (ERL), Ingram Micro, iNETest Resources and Ellipsiz Ltd.

Mr Chan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering and a Master of Business Administration degree from the National University of Singapore.

Foo Seang Choong was appointed to the Board on 31 December 2021, as an Independent Non-Executive Director. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Remuneration Committee and is a member of the Audit Committee.

With over 30 years of experience in finance, business strategy, and organisational transformation, Mr. Foo has built a distinguished career in senior leadership roles within multinational, public listed technology companies. He has consistently driven strategic initiatives and operational efficiencies, delivering significant business growth and transformation.

Mr. Foo brings extensive global expertise, having managed financial operations and led high-impact initiatives across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. He is currently the Vice President of Finance and Corporate Controller at Kulicke & Soffa Industries, where he oversees financial operations and governance to support the company’s growth. Additionally, he serves as a Director of BFX Pte Ltd.

Previously, Mr. Foo held senior roles such as Senior Director of Finance at Oracle Asia Pacific and Executive Director of Finance for Asia Pacific and Japan at Dell. In these capacities, he led strategic business transformations, enhanced risk management frameworks, and optimised organisations across complex and competitive markets.

A Fellow of the Institute of Public Accountants and an Accredited Director (SID), Mr. Foo’s deep expertise in finance, strategy, and transformation, coupled with his comprehensive understanding of the technology sector and global markets, enhances the Board’s strategic oversight and governance capabilities.

Dato’ Shidah Ahmad is our Independent Non-Executive Director. She was appointed as our Director on 1 March 2024 and is the Chairman of the Nominating Committee and a member of our Audit and Remuneration Committees.

Dato’ Shidah has over 30 years of experience holding key global positions in the Semiconductor, Electronic Instrumentation, and Information Technology industries, in Hewlett Packard, Agilent Technologies, as well as Keysight Technologies. She is a seasoned leader in the manufacturing of highly sophisticated and complex products and solutions. She has successfully transformed manufacturing and supply chain operations to achieve operational excellence, which has been lauded as best in class in the industry.

Dato’ Shidah currently holds the position of Vice President and General Manager of global manufacturing and supply chain operations – accountable for factories around the world including wafer fabs, test and assembly, and the end-to-end supply chain functions.

Dato’ Shidah is also a passionate champion of community outreach programs – with a special interest in STEM education and women development. She currently holds the position of Director and Patron of Women-Focused Programs.

Dato’ Shidah holds a Bachelor’s degree in Science with a double-major in Computer Science and Mathematics, and an MBA from Ohio University, USA.