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Senior management experience for more than 10 years. More than 20 years of working experience in various industries (consulting/pulp and paper/agriculture/trading/FMCG). Strategic and hands on executive experienced in accounting/financial/cash management. Also strong in commercial operations. Led the team to review and implement /complied revised standard operating procedures and policies. Responsible for the Group Enterprise Risk Management. Worked in SGX Listed companies/familiar with SGX… Show more Senior management experience for more than 10 years. More than 20 years of working experience in various industries (consulting/pulp and paper/agriculture/trading/FMCG). Strategic and hands on executive experienced in accounting/financial/cash management. Also strong in commercial operations. Led the team to review and implement /complied revised standard operating procedures and policies. Responsible for the Group Enterprise Risk Management. Worked in SGX Listed companies/familiar with SGX listing rulings and Corporate Governance 2018. Proven record in communicating, coaching and motivating teams within the organisations. Manage staff at all levels (including senior managers) with trust and transparency. Leader who uses an “out of box” approach to problem solving (plan, analyze and execute) and consistently drives bottom line performance, efficiency, process and profit improvements. Worked in Malaysia and China (Shandong and Guangdong Provinces); manage subsidiaries in UK, USA and Australia. Experience in financial due diligence /merger and acquisitions /post integration experience. IPO experience (participated in roadshows with cornerstone investors). Experienced in handling private equity investors. Show less

Singapore

Nippecraft Ltd, SGX Listed Company on Mainboard (February 2014 to present)Sales revenue: USD115mChief Financial OfficerJoined Nippecraft when the Group went into financial watch list in 2013. Successfully obtained extension to exit financial watch list in 2015. Explored various corporate actions (reverse takeover, rights issue and share buyback) with major shareholder to increase market capitalization of Group.Reporting to CEO. Together with CEO, performed strategic… Show more Nippecraft Ltd, SGX Listed Company on Mainboard (February 2014 to present)Sales revenue: USD115mChief Financial OfficerJoined Nippecraft when the Group went into financial watch list in 2013. Successfully obtained extension to exit financial watch list in 2015. Explored various corporate actions (reverse takeover, rights issue and share buyback) with major shareholder to increase market capitalization of Group.Reporting to CEO. Together with CEO, performed strategic review of the operations of Nippecraft. Identified North Asia (Taiwan, Korea, Japan and China) as potential markets for our sales growth. Appointed as a Champion to identify and initiate various cost savings projects within the Group. Partnered with COO to change the business model operations of the group from production model to outsourcing model. Managed operation, financial and vendor risks of the Group.Significant achievements: 1. Disposal of a subsidiary that does not fit in with our strategic plans.2. Downsizing the Singapore production operations. Resulting in annualized cost savings of S$2m.3. Product rationalization. Reducing the number of brands from 5 to 2 core brands.4. Managed the banks whom were concerned with the financial watch list status of the Group. Negotiated on certain financial covenants. Trade lines increased from USD2m to USD 10m.5. Reduction of fixed costs or seek alternative usage for the fixed assets in use.6. Reducing warehousing costs. Cost savings of A$100,000 to A$200,000pa.7. Reducing carriage inwards costs. Estimated costs savings USD100, 000pa.8. Achieved a 30% reduction in insurance costs. Show less

Asia Agricultural Holdings Pte Ltd (June 2011 to December 2013)Sales Revenue: USD200mChief Financial Officer Reporting to Owner cum CEO. Provide leadership to the finance team in Singapore and China (Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province)Hands on experience in handling private equity investors.Ensure accounts are prepared in compliance with Singapore FRS and China GAAPAssisted them in the Initial Price Offering (road show with cornerstone investors, preparation of prospectus… Show more Asia Agricultural Holdings Pte Ltd (June 2011 to December 2013)Sales Revenue: USD200mChief Financial Officer Reporting to Owner cum CEO. Provide leadership to the finance team in Singapore and China (Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province)Hands on experience in handling private equity investors.Ensure accounts are prepared in compliance with Singapore FRS and China GAAPAssisted them in the Initial Price Offering (road show with cornerstone investors, preparation of prospectus etc) on Singapore Stock Exchange. Handles queries from SGX. Show less

China

Samson Paper Holdings Ltd (August 2007 to June 2011) Sales Revenue: USD150mDeputy General Manager – Finance / External Affairs of the Paper Mill (based in ZaoZhuang, Shandong Province, China)Samson Paper is listed on the Hong Kong Stock ExchangeReporting to Group Chief Financial Officer and the Paper Mill - Chief Executive Officer.Significant achievements: 1. An asset deal (RMB380 million) to purchase the fixed assets from the Government liquidation… Show more Samson Paper Holdings Ltd (August 2007 to June 2011) Sales Revenue: USD150mDeputy General Manager – Finance / External Affairs of the Paper Mill (based in ZaoZhuang, Shandong Province, China)Samson Paper is listed on the Hong Kong Stock ExchangeReporting to Group Chief Financial Officer and the Paper Mill - Chief Executive Officer.Significant achievements: 1. An asset deal (RMB380 million) to purchase the fixed assets from the Government liquidation committee. Deed tax savings of USD500,000. Involved in the startup of the paper mill (hiring of people, setting up finance team). Paper machines started running within 6 months from date of purchase. Relevant licences and permits were obtained within 6 months from date of purchase to ensure we can sell our paper products domestically. Ensured all land titles were transferred properly to Newco. 2. Arranged bi-lateral banking facilities (working capital) of USD50m with local and foreign bankers. Reason for leaving: Family commitments. Relocated back to Singapore. United Pulp & Paper Company Limited (an associate of Samson Paper Holdings Ltd) June 2003 to August 2007Sales Revenue: USD50mGroup Financial Controller (Singapore, Malaysia and China)United Pulp and Paper is listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange. Samson Paper is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Reporting to Chief Financial Officer with a dotted line to Chief Executive Officer and Chairman.Significant achievements: 1. Restructured the banks loans in Malaysia due to high interest costs. Arranged for a few banks to participate as a club loan. 2. Involved in the review of investment project to convert from oil to gas in view of high rising oil prices. Significant production costs savings of S$1million pa. 3. Divestment of our non-core assets within the Group. 4. Set up a converting plant in Foshan, Guangdong Province. Investment costs: S$5m. Reason for leaving: Career Advancement. Opportunity to work in China. Show less