DATO’ SRI IVAN CHEE is our Executive Director and CEO and he is also a member of the Nominating Committee. He was appointed to our Board on 13 November 2017. Dato’ Sri Ivan Chee has been with our Group since 2011 and is currently responsible for the overall management and operations of our Group, including formulating, implementing and monitoring our Group’s strategic directions, growth plans, financials and risk management.

Dato’ Sri Ivan Chee has over 20 years of civil and structural engineering experience and approximately 13 years of experience in the mining industry. He had undertaken several iron ore mining projects since the early 2010s, and has built up his reputation and portfolio in the mining industry. Over the years, he has developed a wide network of industry contacts, ranging from industry professionals and specialists, steel mills and trading houses in the PRC and a broad network of investors in the region. His strong network has contributed significantly to the success of our Group.

Dato’ Sri Ivan Chee is also presently a controlling shareholder and non-executive director of Norwest Minerals Limited, a gold and base metals exploration company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.

Dato’ Sri Ivan Chee obtained a diploma from Taylor’s College Subang Jaya, Malaysia in December 1987. In 2018, he was awarded with the Legacy and Business Excellence of the Year award by the SME & Entrepreneurship Business Award in Malaysia.