Karen Yap Pik Li is a Chartered Accountant with over 28 years of experience in finance, accounting, business-related operations and corporate exercises. She graduated with a Diploma in Commerce (Management Accounting) from Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management & Technology (formerly Tunku Abdul Rahman College) in 1995. She has been a Chartered Accountant with the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) since December 2001. In addition to this, she became an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) in November 2000, carrying the designation Chartered Management Accountant, and later, the title of Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). In March 2024, she was admitted as a Fellow of CIMA.

Ms Karen Yap began her career at Lityan Management Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Theta Edge Berhad (formerly known as Lityan Holdings Berhad), as an Accounts Executive in September 1995. Over the years, she took on diverse responsibilities and held various leadership roles, including Assistant Accountant, Accountant, Corporate Finance Manager, and General Manager of Corporate Services. She was appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Group in January 2010. During her tenure as CFO, she also served as the Head of Shared Services, overseeing and managing the Groups daily operations, including accounting and finance, procurement, human resources, and administration. She was also responsible for managing corporate and Board of Directors related matters.

In January 2022, she opted to participate in Theta Edge Berhads Voluntary Separation Scheme to explore new career opportunities and focus on personal interests.

In February 2024, she was appointed to the Board of ICT Zone Asia Berhad as an Independent Non-Executive Director.

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