CORPORATE PROFILE
Datuk Tiong Su Kouk
Non-Independent Non-Executive Chairman, (Malaysian, aged 69)
Datuk Tiong Su Kouk is a businessman. He is the founder of CCK Consolidated Holdings Berhad (“CCK”) and its subsidiaries (“CCK Group” or “the Group”). He was appointed as Executive Chairman to the Board of CCK on 15 July 1997 and re-designated as Non-Independent Non-Executive Chairman on 20 March 2002. He is also a member of the Audit Committee of CCK and appointed as Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committees of CCK. He also acts as Chairman of the other companies within the CCK Group. Under his stewardship, the CCK Group has progressed from a small family-run business to one of Sarawak’s largest integrated poultry producer and producers of frozen seafood.
Datuk Tiong began his career as a seafood trader and has been involved in the seafood and poultry industries for the past thirty and ten years respectively. He is a well-respected member of the industry in Sarawak and brings to the Group his wealth of experience gained in the past. Additionally, Datuk Tiong also sits on various school boards and is actively involved in the Foochow and Tiong Associations in Sibu. He was conferred the Panglima Jasa Negara (PJN) which carried the title "Datuk" by Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Di-Pertuan Agong on the occasion of His Excellency’s 75th Birthday on 2 June 2001. He was awarded the "Pingat Bintang Sarawak" (PBS) and "Johan Setia Mahkota" (JSM) in 1987 and 2000 respectively by the Sarawak State Government and Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Di-Pertuan Agong respectively for his contribution to the community. He also sits on the boards of other private limited companies.
During the financial year ended 30 June 2011, Datuk Tiong has attended all the five (5) Board meetings held. His shareholdings in CCK as at 30 September 2011 are disclosed on page 116 of this annual report.
Chong Shaw Fui
Executive Vice Chairman, (Malaysian, aged 66)
Mr. Chong Shaw Fui was appointed as Executive Vice Chairman to the Board of CCK on 15 July 1997. He is responsible for the management of the poultry business unit, which ranges from the breeding, hatchery to the production line accordingly.
Mr. Chong brings to the CCK Group a vast and invaluable experience of over twenty years in the poultry industry. He commenced his poultry breeding experience in Singapore in 1972 and he was the founder of the Sarawak Breeding Farm specialising in the production of day-old chicks. He developed this business into a company, named Zhang Agriculture Development Sdn. Bhd., which is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of CCK. In 1983, Mr. Chong also formed another company known as Poultry Industry (S) Sdn. Bhd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of CCK, with the intention of broiler production as well as the contract farming of broiler, in order to supply the CCK abattoir.
During the financial year ended 30 June 2011, Mr. Chong has attended all the five (5) Board meetings held. His shareholdings in CCK as at 30 September 2011 are disclosed on page 116 of this annual report.
Tiong Chiong Hiiung
Group Managing Director, (Malaysian, aged 43)
Mr. Tiong Chiong Hiiung is a dynamic entrepreneur with sound business judgement and acumen beyond his years. He was appointed to the Board of CCK on 15 July 1997 and is a member of the Remuneration Committee. He is also the Group Managing Director of CCK.
Mr. Tiong graduated with a Bachelor of Economics Degree from Monash University in Australia in 1989 and joined the Group as a Director of a subsidiary company. In 1994, he was appointed as Managing Director of Central Coldstorage Kuching Sdn. Bhd., and subsequently was responsible for the overall management and operation of the CCK Group. Although he has been actively involved in virtually every aspect of the Group's operations, including breeding operations, broiler farming, and processing of seafood, he was instrumental in transforming the Group's operations into one of the most modern in the state. As a result of his foresight, the Group has also embarked aggressively into various expansion programmes resulting in a fully integrated operation for the Group. He also sits on the boards of various private limited companies.
During the financial year ended 30 June 2011, Mr. Tiong has attended all the five (5) Board meetings held. His shareholdings in CCK as at 30 September 2011 are disclosed on page 116 of this annual report.
Tiong Chiong Soon
Executive Director, (Malaysian, aged 40)
Mr. Tiong Chiong Soon is a businessman and was appointed as Executive Director of CCK on 15 July 1997. He graduated from Oklahoma University, USA with a Bachelor of Business Degree in 1994. He joined the Group since his graduation, and is principally responsible for the purchasing function and the retail division of the Group. He has an excellent rapport with the suppliers thus ensuring timely delivery of products of the highest quality for the Group. He also sits on the boards of various private limited companies.
During the financial year ended 30 June 2011, Mr. Tiong has attended three (3) out of five (5) Board meetings held. His shareholdings in CCK as at 30 September 2011 are disclosed on page 116 of this annual report.
Lau Liong Kii
Executive Director, (Malaysian, aged 59)
Mr. Lau Liong Kii was appointed as Executive Director to the Board of CCK on 15 July 1997. He is also a member of the Remuneration Committee of CCK. He is principally responsible for the operations of Ableway Sdn. Bhd., and the production and marketing functions of the prawn division. He joined the Group in 1982 and as the Managing Director of Ableway Sdn. Bhd., he has accumulated vast experience in the domestic food market and the international aspects of the food industry. He brings to the Group in-depth understanding of the various and specialist trends of the food industry.
During the financial year ended 30 June 2011, Mr. Lau has attended all the five (5) Board meetings held. His shareholdings in CCK as at 30 September 2011 are disclosed on page 116 of this annual report.
Ling Ting Leong @ Ling Chong Seng
Executive Director, (Malaysian, aged 58)
Mr. Ling Ting Leong @ Ling Chong Seng is a businessman with a wealth of experience behind him. He was appointed as Executive Director to the Board of CCK on 15 July 1997. He obtained a Certificate in Higher Accounting in 1971 and has gained vast experience in accounting and auditing for eleven years from 1971 to 1982. He is a Certified Company Secretary and is a member of the Malaysian Association of Company Secretaries since year 2001. He joined the CCK Group in 1983 and is responsible for the finance and corporate secretarial matters of the CCK Group.
During the financial year ended 30 June 2011, Mr. Ling has attended all the five (5) Board meetings held. His shareholdings in CCK as at 30 September 2011 are disclosed on page 116 of this annual report.
Wong See Khong
Executive Director, (Malaysian, aged 54)
Mr. Wong See Khong was appointed as Executive Director of the Board of CCK on 15 July 1997. He first joined the Group in 1985 as Director to one of the subsidiary companies and is one of the pioneers of the Group, having served as Managing Director of Central Coldstorage Kuching Sdn. Bhd. since its incorporation to 1986. He is now responsible for the prawn hatchery functions within the prawn division.
During the financial year ended 30 June 2011, Mr. Wong has attended four (4) out of five (5) Board meetings held. His shareholdings in CCK as at 30 September 2011 are disclosed on page 116 of this annual report.
Kueh Chung Peng
Executive Director, (Malaysian, aged 57)
Mr. Kueh Chung Peng was appointed as Executive Director to the Board of CCK on 15 July 1997. He joined Kin Eastern Frozen Food Sdn. Bhd. in 1982 as its Managing Director and is also responsible for the aquaculture farming division of the CCK Group. He was appointed as a Director to CCK Fresh Mart Sdn. Bhd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of CCK in 1993 and has over twenty-five years experience in the prawn and coldstorage products industry.
During the financial year ended 30 June 2011, Mr. Kueh has attended all the five (5) Board meetings held. His shareholdings in CCK as at 30 September 2011 are disclosed on page 116 of this annual report.
Pemanca Janggu anak Banyang
Independent Director, (Malaysian, aged 64)
Pemanca Janggu anak Banyang was appointed to the Board of CCK as an Independent Director on 15 July 1997. He is also the Chairman of the Audit Committee as well as a member of CCK's Nomination and Remuneration Committees. After completing his formal education, he worked for various companies and subsequently held directorship in these companies, which are principally involved in the activities of supply of rations, property development and timber contractor. He is also involves in Agro-base Nursery.
During the financial year ended 30 June 2011, Mr. Kueh has attended all the five (5) Board meetings held. His shareholdings in CCK as at 30 September 2011 are disclosed on page 116 of this annual report.
Douglas Jerukan@Jarukan ak Kayan
Independent Director, (Malaysian, aged 72)
Mr. Douglas Jerukan @ Jarukan ak Kanyan was appointed as an Independent Director on 20 March 2002. He is also a member of the Audit, Nomination and Remuneration Committees of CCK. He obtained a Colombo Plan Scholarship (1958-1961) and graduated as a Trade Instructor from Christchurch Technical Institute and Canterbury Teachers College, Canterbury, New Zealand. He joined the Sarawak Education Service from 1962 to 1994 and rose from a teacher to Principal, District Education Officer and Group Supervisor of Schools Gd. 2, Divisional Education Office, Sibu. Currently, he is a Board member of Rejang Port Authority, Sibu. Besides this, he holds directorships in various private limited companies.
During the financial year ended 30 June 2011, Mr. Douglas has attended four (4) out of five (5) Board meetings held. His shareholdings in CCK as at 30 September 2011 are disclosed on page 116 of this annual report.
Datu Haji Putit bin Matzen
Independent Director, (Malaysian, aged 66)
Datu Haji Putit bin Matzen was appointed as an Independent Director on 20 March 2002. He is also a member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committees of CCK. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree and obtained a professional post-graduate Diploma in Teaching. He started his career with the Sarawak Education Service in 1972 and has held various senior positions including Director of Education, in the State Education Department and the Ministry of Education in Kuala Lumpur. While in service, he pursued other professional courses, notably in educational management and administration, development, innovation, testing and examinations and crisis management. Currently, he is the Vice- President of Systematic Education Group International Berhad, a public listed company, the Vice-Chairman of the Sarawak Branch of the Malaysian Red Crescent Society, President of Malaysian Historical Society (Sarawak Branch), a Member of the Lembaga Amanah Kebajikan Masjid Negeri Sarawak, and the President of Sarawak Islamic Council.
During the financial year ended 30 June 2011, Datu Haji Putit has attended all the five (5) Board meetings held. He holds no share in CCK.
Bong Wei Leong
Independent Director, (Malaysian, aged 44)
Mr. Bong Wei Leong is a businessman and was appointed as Independent Director to the Board of CCK on 30 September 2009. He is also a member of the Audit Committee of CCK. He graduated with a Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) and Bachelor of Law from Queensland University of Technology, Australia in 1993. Mr. Bong was a partner of a public accountants firm prior to starting his own practice in 2004. He has more than seventeen years of experience in providing auditing, accounting and taxation services to various clients.
He is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants and the CPA Australia. Currently, he is the Senior Independent Director of Rimbunan Sawit Berhad, a public company listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.
During the financial year ended 30 June 2011, Mr. Bong has attended all the five (5) Board meetings held. He holds no share in CCK.
The Directors have no family relationship with each other or the major shareholders of CCK, except for Mr. Tiong Chiong Hiiung and Mr. Tiong Chiong Soon who are the sons of Datuk Tiong Su Kouk.
None of the Directors have been convicted of any offences within the past ten (10) years.
None of the Directors hold any directorship in public companies, except for Datu Haji Putit bin Matzen and Mr. Bong Wei Leong.
None of the Directors have any conflict of interest with the Company.