[MESTRON] Independent Director APPOINTMENT - MR LEONG PENG PHOOI on 04-Oct-2024

Announcement Date
04-Oct-2024
Board Member Information:
Date of Change
04-Oct-2024
Type of Change
APPOINTMENT
Designation
Independent Director
Directorate
Independent and Non Executive
Age
67
Gender
Male
Nationality
Malaysia
Working Experience
Upon completing his secondary education, Mr Leong took on several part time and freelance jobs before joining General Instrument (M) Sdn Bhd in 1981 as a Maintenance Technician where he was involved in the maintenance and trouble-shooting of machineries used in the manufacturing of semiconductor. 

In 1983, he left the firm and joined ESAB (M) Sdn Bhd as a Technician, where he was involved in the maintenance, functional checks and repair of welding and cutting equipment. In 1987, he was promoted as Sales and Marketing Manager, where he was responsible for managing the sales and marketing team and overseeing the sales and marketing activities of the company. In 1994, he left ESAB (M) Sdn Bhd and joined Galvapole Industries Sdn Bhd ("Galvapole") as Sales and Marketing Manager. During his tenure in Galvapole, he was responsible for planning, improving and implementing the sales and marketing policies of the company as well as managing and monitoring the performance of the sales and marketing team. 

In 2007, he resigned from Galvapole to take a sabbatical from work to attend to his family matters. In 2010 he joined Alpine Pipe Manufacturing Sdn Bhd ("Alpine"), a manufacturer of steel materials such as steel sections and steel pipes, as an Export Manager, where he was responsible for planning and coordinating the international sales of steel pipes and related accessories. In 2011, he retired from his career due to his decision to spend more time with his family members. 

In 2014, he decided to re-enter the workforce and rejoined Alpine, as Research and Development Manager, where he was responsible for overseeing the development of new products, as well as overseeing the sales and marketing functions of the company. He retired at Alpine in July 2022.

He was previously an Independent Non-Executive Director of Mestron Holdings Berhad from 2019 - 2023.
Directorship of Public Companies
No
Family Relationship
No
Conflict of Interest
No
Interest
Ordinary Shares - 180,000 units
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