Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Lin is an independent strategy and finance consultant. Qualified as Malaysia’s first Chartered Statistician, he graduated from the University of Malaya in Singapore and Harvard University (where he received 3 degrees, including a PhD in economics). He is Professor of Economics (Adjunct) Universiti Utara Malaysia and Professor of International Finance & Business (Adjunct) Universiti Malaysia Sabah, as well as an Eisenhower Fellow. He is also a Chartered Scientist, London.
Working Experience
Prior to 1998, he was Chairman / President and CEO of Pacific Bank and for 14 years previously, Deputy Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia, having been a central banker for 34 years. Dr Lin continues to serve the public interest; some current appointments include : member of the PM’s Economic Council Working Group and a member of key Steering Committees at the Ministry of Higher Education; Economic Advisor, Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia; Member, Competition Appeal Tribunal; Governor, Asian Institute of Management, Manila; Director on the Board of Monash University Sunway Campus Malaysia; Chairman Emeritus, Harvard Graduate School Alumni Council at Harvard University; and President, Harvard Club of Malaysia. Tan Sri advises and sits on the boards of a number of public listed and private businesses in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia, including Chairman, Cabot Malaysia Sdn Bhd and is Director of Ancom Berhad, Genting Berhad, Wah Seong Corporation Bhd, Jobstreet Corporation Bhd, KrisAssets Holdings Bhd and Top Glove Corporation Bhd.
This book is the result of the author's many years of experience and observation throughout his 26 years in the stockbroking industry. It was written for general public to learn to invest based on facts and not on fantasies or hearsay....