Directors’ Profile

DATO’ AB RAHIM BIN ABU BAKAR

INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
Nationality : Malaysian
Age : 74
Gender : Male
Date of appointment : 10 May 2024
Number of board meeting attended in the financial year : One (1)

Dato’ Ab Rahim bin Abu Bakar holds a Bachelor of Engineering from NED University of Engineering & Technology, Pakistan.

He began his career in 1984 with EPE Power Corporation Berhad, where he was responsible for marketing and selling company products. He was promoted to Marketing Manager in 1990 and later to General Manager, Marketing and Project Division in 1993. In these roles, he was responsible for developing marketing strategies and overseeing project execution.

In 2003, he joined Schneider Electric (M) Sdn Bhd as General Manager where he was responsible for commercial sales, including marketing and selling the company’s products to industrial customers, before moving to Arab Malaysian SGB Sdn Bhd (now known as SGB My Sdn Bhd) from 2006 to 2008, where he undertook similar role as in Schneider Electric (M) Sdn Bhd. He left the company in 2008 and began working as a freelance advisor providing advice to his clients in relation to the power industry.

From 2010 to 2019, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Nouva ASP (M) Sdn Bhd (now known as Omnipro Engineering Sdn Bhd), leading the company’s marketing and business development activities, primarily in the oil and gas industry. He later joined ZTE (Malaysia) Corporation Sdn Bhd as a Consultant from 2019 to 2021, providing advisory services to clients in the telecommunications sector before retiring.

He also served as an Independent Non-Executive Director of KUB Malaysia Berhad from 2013 to 2020.

He has no family relationship with any Director and/or major shareholder of the Company. He has no conviction of any offences within the past five (5) years and has no public sanctions and/or penalties imposed by the relevant regulatory bodies during the financial year. He has no conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest, including any interest in any competing business with TechStore Group.

TAN HOCK LIM

MANAGING DIRECTOR
Nationality : Malaysian
Age : 51
Gender : Male
Date of appointment : 23 January 2024
Number of board meeting attended in the financial year : One (1)

Mr. Tan Hock Lim is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and strategic direction of the Group through setting goals, developing plans, and ensuring the Group’s activities align with the overall vision and objectives of the Group.

He holds a Technician Diploma in Electrical / Electronic Engineering from Pertama Institute of Technology.

He began his career in 1995 as a Service Technician with Amtel Communications Sdn Bhd, where he was responsible for repair services, after-sales support, and managing logistics and stock records. In the same year, he was promoted to Assistant Manager. In 1998, he joined Cellstar Amtel Sdn Bhd as Assistant Manager, where he was in charge of liaising with principal and understanding direction and execution, and standardisation in engineering scope. He was also responsible for overseeing the operation and coordination of internal staff management.

Between 1999 and 2000, he co-founded and held directorships in several companies involved in cell phone servicing, service and maintenance for television satellite system, and telecommunications consulting. In 2001, he was appointed as a director of Wings Care Sdn Bhd, and later in 2002, he also joined Juice Asia Marketing Sdn Bhd as a Director, overseeing strategic direction and business operations. He remained in these roles until 2020, when he resigned as director in Wings Care Sdn Bhd, and Juice Asia Marketing Sdn Bhd was also dissolved in the same year.

In 2011, he incorporated Secure Depot Sdn Bhd (now known as Tech-Store Malaysia Sdn Bhd (“TSM”)) together with Petr Obsel, Abdul Razak Lew bin Abdullah, and Chew Yee Sang. He was appointed as a Director and Chief Executive Officer, leading the company’s business development and operational strategies. In 2012, he incorporated SeeTec Asia Sdn Bhd (“SeeTec Asia”) together with Petr Obsel and was appointed as a director of the company, where he was responsible for setting strategic goals, decision-making and overseeing the overall direction of the company. He resigned as a Director of SeeTec Asia and exited as shareholder of SeeTec Asia in 2020 to focus on the expansion of TSM. He was appointed as a director of SeeTec Asia in January 2024, a position which he currently holds.

In January 2024, he was redesignated as Managing Director, where he continues to drive the Group’s strategic direction and ensure that its operations align with its overall vision and objectives.

He has no family relationship with any Director and/or major shareholder of the Company. He has no conviction of any offences within the past five (5) years and has no public sanctions and/or penalties imposed by the relevant regulatory bodies during the financial year. He has no conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest, including any interest in any competing business with TechStore Group.

MOHD FADZIL BIN MOHD DAUD

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Nationality : Malaysian
Age : 40
Gender : Male
Date of appointment : 10 May 2024
Number of board meeting attended in the financial year : One (1)

En. Mohd Fadzil bin Mohd Daud is primarily responsible for overseeing the operational aspects of projects to ensure their successful delivery while aligning with the company’s strategic objectives and maintaining client satisfaction.

He holds a Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Honours) from Universiti Tenaga Nasional. He is a certified Graduate Engineer with the Board of Engineers Malaysia since 2011 and a Professional Technologist (Electrical & Electronics Technology) with the Malaysia Board of Technologists since 2021.

He began his career in 2011 as an Engineer with CMC Engineering Sdn Bhd, where he was involved in the design, installation, testing, and commissioning of communication systems. In 2014, he joined Arena Hakikat Sdn Bhd as Project Delivery Manager, overseeing the project management until 2017. He then served as Project Manager cum Head of Operations at ZHRB Adaptiv Sdn Bhd from 2017 to 2020, overseeing the operations of the company and managing projects.

In August 2020, he joined TSM as Project Manager where he was in charge of project management. Subsequently, he was appointed as Managing Director in March 2021, where he was responsible for the company’s financial and operational management. In January 2024, he was re-designated as Executive Director of TSM and was also appointed as a Director of SeeTec Asia, positions he currently holds.

He has no family relationship with any Director and/or major shareholder of the Company. He has no conviction of any offences within the past five (5) years and has no public sanctions and/or penalties imposed by the relevant regulatory bodies during the financial year. He has no conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest, including any interest in any competing business with TechStore Group.

DATIN SHAFINAZ BINTI ABDUL RANI

INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHAIRPERSON OF REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
MEMBER OF NOMINATION COMMITTEE
MEMBER OF AUDIT AND RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Nationality : Malaysian
Age : 51
Gender : Female
Date of Appointment : 10 May 2024
Number of board meeting attended in the financial year : One (1)

Datin Shafinaz binti Abdul Rani holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the University of East Anglia, United Kingdom. She obtained her Certificate of Legal Practice from the Legal Profession Qualifying Board and was called to the High Court of Malaya in November 2014.

She began her career in 1998 with Cofreth (M) Sdn Bhd as an Executive and was later promoted to Contracts Manager, where she involved in tender exercise, client negotiations, procurement activities, risk management, and legal advisory matters. In 2002, she joined Philips Malaysia Sdn Bhd as Legal Executive and was promoted to Senior Legal Executive in 2003, where she was providing legal support, conducting legal audits and representing the company in engagements with the Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MICCI) and various government agencies.

From 2004 to 2007, she served as Director at Insignia Engineering Sdn Bhd, overseeing business development, tender and bidding exercises, and contract management. She later joined Bombardier (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd as Contracts Manager from 2007 to 2012, where she managed contractual and commercial matters for the LRT Kelana Jaya line upgrade project as well as supporting the representative of Bombardier-Hartasuma Consortium. In 2012, she joined CMC Engineering Sdn Bhd as Contract Manager, providing legal and contract management support for rail transportation projects.

In 2013, she commenced her legal practice with Kamaruzaman Arif, Amran & Chong as a pupil and was retained as an Associate in 2014, focusing on providing services in legal and contract management support, particularly in rail transportation projects. She continues her practice with the firm, now known as Kamaruzaman Arif & Sofiah, while supporting rail transportation projects through legal and contract advisory services.

In 2024, she was empanelled as an Adjudicator with the Asian International Arbitration Centre and co-founded Fortis Arch Global PLT, a partnership focused on cultural education as well as learning and development services.

She has no family relationship with any Director and/or major shareholder of the Company. She has no conviction of any offences within the past five (5) years and has no public sanctions and/or penalties imposed by the relevant regulatory bodies during the financial year. She has no conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest, including any interest in any competing business with TechStore Group.

YAP CHOO CHENG

INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHAIRPERSON OF AUDIT AND RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
MEMBER OF REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
MEMBER OF NOMINATION COMMITTEE

Nationality : Malaysian
Age : 51
Gender : Female
Date of appointment : 10 May 2024
Number of board meeting attended in the financial year : One (1)

Ms. Yap Choo Cheng holds a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Accountancy from Queen’s University of Belfast, United Kingdom. She has been a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants since 2000 and the Malaysian Institute of Accountants since 2001 and was admitted as a Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in 2005.

She began her career in 1996 with KPMG Desa Megat & Co as an Audit Assistant and was promoted to Audit Senior in 1999. During her tenure, she was involved in statutory audits and transaction services, including listing exercises, mergers, and acquisitions.

In 2001, she joined Petra Resources Sdn Bhd, a then-subsidiary of Petra Perdana Berhad (now known as Perdana Petroleum Berhad), as Assistant Accounts Manager. She was promoted to Group Accountant in 2005, overseeing financial reporting, tax planning, and corporate treasury management, before being appointed as Financial Controller in 2012. She left Perdana Petroleum in 2015 to pursue personal interests.

In 2017, she joined Only World Group Berhad as Chief Financial Officer, where she was responsible for the group’s financial management. She later joined TCS Group Holdings Berhad in 2018 as Chief Financial Officer, managing the group’s financial operations, including financial planning, cash flow management, and reporting.

In 2022, she joined Minox International Group Berhad as Chief Financial Officer, where she currently oversees the corporate and financial management of the group.

She has no family relationship with any Director and/or major shareholder of the Company. She has no conviction of any offences within the past five (5) years and has no public sanctions and/or penalties imposed by the relevant regulatory bodies during the financial year. She has no conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest, including any interest in any competing business with TechStore Group.

LIM SU MAY

INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHAIRPERSON OF NOMINATION COMMITTEE
MEMBER OF REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
MEMBER OF AUDIT AND RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Nationality : Malaysian
Age : 52
Gender : Female
Date of Appointment : 10 May 2024
Number of board meeting attended in the financial year : One (1)

Ms. Lim Su May holds a Bachelor of Science (Economics), majoring in Economics and Management Studies, from the University of London, United Kingdom.

She began her career in 1996 as a Marketing Sales Executive with Crystal Edge Sdn Bhd before moving into corporate finance with Perdana Merchant Bankers Berhad in 1997. In 2000, she joined Commerce International Merchant Bankers Berhad (now known as CIMB Investment Bank Berhad) as an Executive in Corporate Finance, where she was involved in various corporate finance transactions. During her tenure with the Bank, she advanced from Executive to Manager in corporate finance, investment banking and equity capital markets roles, before leaving in 2004.

In 2004, she joined RHB Sakura Merchant Bankers Berhad (now known as RHB Investment Bank Berhad) as Assistant Vice President, where she was part of the pioneer team that established the Investment Banking Group. Thereafter, she joined Unicorn International Islamic Bank Malaysia Berhad (last known as Alkhair International Islamic Bank Berhad) as Assistant Vice President in 2005 and later promoted to Head of Strategic Planning & Direct Investments in 2008, where she was involved in growing the bank’s footprint in East Asia and supporting the Chief Executive Officer’s office with strategic planning of the local outfit’s business. She then left in 2009 and served as Director of Ascendo Group Sdn Bhd until 2011.

From 2011 to 2019, she joined Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (Malaysia) Berhad (now known as MUFG Bank (Malaysia) Berhad) as Vice President, Head of Investment Banking, where she led the establishment of the division and focused on promoting debt capital markets products to clients. In the same year of 2019, she joined Bursa Malaysia Bhd as Executive Vice President, Listing Development, where she was responsible for promoting fund-raising activities via primary and secondary markets and overseeing market development initiatives.

In 2022, she joined SCS Global Advisory (M) Sdn Bhd as Director of Corporate Advisory and Mergers and Acquisitions, providing corporate advisory services. She also served as Chief Investment Officer of KYM Holdings Bhd, overseeing investment activities, in the same year until early 2025.

Ms Lim Su May also serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director of Aurora Italia International Bhd and SSF Home Group Berhad since 2022 as well as LAC MED Berhad on 15 April 2025.

She has no family relationship with any Director and/or major shareholder of the Company. She has no conviction of any offences within the past five (5) years and has no public sanctions and/or penalties imposed by the relevant regulatory bodies during the financial year. She has no conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest, including any interest in any competing business with TechStore Group.