He holds a Bachelor of Accounting Degree (First Class Honors) from the University of Malaya in 1993. In that same year, he was awarded the Excellence Award for Best Accounting Graduate by the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA) for his outstanding academic performance. In 1998, he obtained a Masters of Business Administration MBA (with Distinction) from the University of Science, Malaysia. He is a Chartered Accountant registered with the Malaysian Institute of Accountants, as well as a Certified Practicing Accountant registered with the CPA Australia.
Working Experience
He is currently attached to Texchem Resources Bhd as the President and Group Chief Executive Officer. He was appointed to the board since 1 January 2004. Prior to joining Texchem Group, he was chosen to represent Malaysia in the Fellowship Program of Nikko Securities Co., Ltd where he underwent a training program in Japan. Upon his return, in 1993 he was attached to KPMG for a short stint before joining Texchem Corporation as a Group Accountant. In 1995, he was transferred to Fumakilla Malaysia Berhad (a member of Texchem Group) where he assumed the position of Business Manager and he moved up the ranks rapidly to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of Fumakilla Malaysia Berhad in April 2004. In that same year, he was also holding the position of Chief Executive Officer in the FMCG trading arm of Texchem Group, Texchem Consumers Sdn Bhd. In 2007, he was transferred to lead the Food Division of Texchem Group where he was appointed as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Texchem Food Sdn Bhd. In April 2012, he was reappointed as the President & Group Chief Executive Officer of the ultimate holding company of Texchem Group, Texchem Resources Bhd. Texchem group, having its operations spanning across ASEAN region including China and Japan, he is very familiar with managing businesses across this region. Outside his work, Brian is active in the field of education and he has served in the Advisory Panel of Curriculum for the Management School of University of Science Malaysia from years 2003 to 2006. In 2011, Brian was awarded the prestigious Lifetime Membership Award by the Asian Academy of Management - University of Science Malaysia in recognition for his contribution to the field of academic development at the University. In the same year, he was appointed as the External Examiner from the Industry for the Graduate School of Business (MBA School), University of Science Malaysia. In 2013, he was appointed into the Panel of Advisors.
Directorship of Public Companies
Texchem Resources Bhd and Fumakilla Malaysia Berhad.
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