Board Of Directors

Board Of Directors

Yao Liang

Executive Vice Chairman
Non-Independent Director

Mr. Yao assumed the roles of Group Executive Chairman and Executive Director on 7 November 2019, and served as the Group Chief Executive Officer from 15 May 2020, until 5 October 2023. In his capacity as the Group Chief Executive Officer, he held the responsibility of supervising the overall business development and general management of the Group, as well as shaping the strategic direction and expansion plans of the organization.

Following Mr. Pang's appointment as the Group Chief Executive on 5 October 2023, Mr. Yao has step down from the role of Group Chief Executive while retaining his position as the Group's Executive Chairman and continue to provide overall strategic guidance to the Board.

Mr. Yao's distinguished career encompasses leadership roles within diverse financial institutions in the People's Republic of China (PRC). With a substantial 20-year tenure in the financial sector, he has garnered expertise in areas such as fund management, real estate investment, equity investment, and corporate finance.

Mr. Yao graduated from Nanjing University, PRC, holding a Postgraduate Diploma in Art and Literature Studies from the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Jeffrey Pang Kee Chai

Group Chief Executive Officer
Executive, Non-Independent Director

Mr. Pang's journey with the Company commenced on August 26, 2020, when he joined as a Non-Executive Independent Director. Within this role, he commands the helm of the Audit Committee and the Nominating Committee, alongside serving as a member of the Remuneration Committee and the Shen Yao Performance Award Committee.

On 5 October 2023, Mr. Pang was appointed as Group Chief Executive Officer, taking on the pivotal responsibility of steering overarching business development and general management initiatives, while also formulating the Group's strategic directions and expansion blueprints.

Mr. Pang held senior executive roles for a total of twelve years, including seven years on the board of CapAllianz Holdings Limited (formerly known as CWX Global Limited), an entity listed on the SGX-ST. During his tenor at CapAllianz, he successfully restructured the Group and played a pivotal role in charting and execution of strategic plans. He also oversaw the day-to-day operations, financial, reporting and compliance function.

Notably, Mr. Pang’s career also includes pivotal finance roles across diverse industries including oil and gas, real estate, and food and beverage.

Mr. Pang's professional journey traces back to his tenure as an auditor at Deloitte & Touche. He has amassed over two decades of experience in both audit and commercial domains.

A distinguished professional, Mr. Pang holds the prestigious designation of Fellow from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and is a valued member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants.

Yao Yilun

Non-Executive
Non-Independent Director

Mr. Yao joined the Company as Non-executive Non-Independent Director on 7 November 2019.

Prior to joining the Company, Mr Yao has had many years of working experience in the managerial and marketing field in different businesses in Canada and China. His past work experience saw him providing counsel and expertise and managing strategic stakeholder relationships, in support of the development of business relationships in Asia, including PRC.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Waterloo.