Dato' Gan obtained his accounting qualification in 1978 and was admitted to be a member of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants and a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants in 1982. Dato' Gan is a chartered accountant and a certified management consultant.
Working Experience
Upon obtaining his accounting qualification, he joined Accenture, a global management and technology consulting firm, where he served for 26 years until his retirement in December 2004. Dato' Gan held many global leadership roles including managing partner for Asia, Chairman of the International Advisory Committee and member of the Global Management Council. He also managed Accenture's multi-billion dollar venture capital fund in Asia Pacific from 1999 to 2003, where he traveled extensively to evaluate innovative technologies and high-growth markets, concluding several investments in China, Japan, Australia and Singapore.
Dato' Gan has previously served as the Chairman of the Association of Computer Industry Malaysia (PIKOM), member of the Malaysia US Business Council, Ministry of Science and Technology Think Tank, Malaysia Copyright Tribunal and The Labuan International Financial Exchange Committee.
He is the Deputy Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce, Deputy Chairman of Yayasan Tuanku Nur Zahirah and director of Badan Pengawas Pemegang Saham Minoriti Berhad (Minority Shareholder Watchdog Group).
Directorship of Public Companies
1) Tanjong Public Limited Company
2) Ambank (M) Berhad
3) Amcorp Properties Berhad
4) AmIslamic Bank Berhad
5) Tien Wah Press Holdings Berhad
6) Cuscapi Berhad
7) Catcha Media Berhad
8) Prestariang Berhad
9) Saujana Resort (M) Berhad
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....