Key Senior Management

Koay Lin Lin

Chief Financial Officer – CFO
Gender : Female
Nationality : Malaysian
Age : 52

Koay Lin Lin, is our Group’s Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”). Ms Koay joined the Group in April 2000 and was appointed as the Group’s CFO in January 2018. She oversees financial management, corporate finance, tax, information technology (“IT”), environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) matters. Additionally, she manages risk and internal control, supervising the finance and accounting, environment, health & safety (“EHS”) and management information system (“MIS”) functions of the Group.

With over 20 years of extensive experience in auditing, finance, accounting, tax, treasury and human resource management, Ms Koay brings a wealth of knowledge to her position. Prior to her tenure with the Group, she gained valuable experience as an Audit Senior at PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Ms Koay holds a National Vocational Qualification in Accounting from the Association of Accounting Technicians (UK) (“AAT”), obtained in 1994. She has further enhanced her qualifications with a Certificate in International Auditing and a Certificate in Sustainability for Finance from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (“ACCA”). She is a fellow member of the ACCA (“FCCA”) and a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (“MIA”).

Tan Huat Tatt

Operation Director
Gender : Male
Nationality : Malaysian
Age : 54

Tan Huat Tatt, is our Group’s Operation Director. He joined the Group in May 2022 and is responsible for overseeing the manufacturing operations of the Group. Prior to this position, Mr Tan served as the Focus Factory Manager at Plexus Manufacturing Sdn Bhd (“Plexus”) from 2018 to 2022. His initial tenure at Plexus included a role as Operation Department Manager from 2004 to 2016, where he managed high-level assemblies within the contract manufacturing services business. Before re-joining Plexus in 2018, he held the position of Work Cell Manager at Jabil Circuit Sdn Bhd from 2016 to 2018.

Mr Tan’s career began in various operational roles at multinational corporations in Penang including Penang Seagate Industries (M) Sdn Bhd, Silitek Corporation (M) Sdn Bhd and Celestica Malaysia Sdn Bhd. With over 20 years of experience in operational management and business leadership experience, he has demonstrated expertise in driving operational performance and implementing strategic improvements within the high-tech global electronics manufacturing services industry.

Mr Tan holds a Bachelor’s Degree of Management in Organisation with Honours from the Universiti Sains Malaysia and a National Technical Certificate in Precision Engineering from the Institute of Technical Education Singapore. Additionally, he has been awarded a Craftsman Certificate from Economic Development Board of Singapore.

Loo Kim Hai, Martin

Business Unit Manager (Life Science and Laboratory Division)
Gender : Male
Nationality : Malaysian
Age : 46

Loo Kim Hai, Martin, currently serves as the Business Unit Manager for the Life Science and Laboratory Division of the Group. He was appointed as our Group’s Business Unit Manager in October 2019, initially overseeing the E-Mobility division. His role encompasses a wide range responsibilities, including team management, project planning, execution, monitoring, risk management, issue resolution and achieving target. In October 2024, he transitioned to lead the Life Science and Laboratory Division.

With 19 years of management and machine design experience in the LED and semiconductor industry, Mr Martin Loo began his career as a Mechanical Design Engineer at Genetec Technology Berhad in April 2004. He subsequently joined Multiled Technology Sdn Bhd in August 2005 as a Project Manager. Prior to his current role, he held the position of Senior Mechanical Design Manager at a public listed entity specialising in high-tech automation systems. During his 12-year tenure there, he led the Engineering Department in designing and developing a diverse range of custom-designed machine and standard back-end automation equipment for the LED and semiconductor industry. His involvement spanned conceptual design, machine development, project management and technical support.

Mr Martin Loo holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Malaya and a Master of Business Administration with distinction from the University of Science, Malaysia.

Tan Eng Seng

Business Unit Manager (Life Science)
Gender : Male
Nationality : Malaysian
Age : 42

Tan Eng Seng, currently holds the position of Business Unit Manager for Life Science division of the Group. In this role, he is responsible for managing teams and projects, overseeing planning, execution, monitoring, risk management, issues resolution and targets achievement. Mr Tan joined the Group in 2014, initially managing project and team operations before being promoted to Business Unit Manager of Battery division in January 2018. He transitioned to lead the Life Science division in November 2019.

Prior to joining the Group, Mr Tan served as an Engineer at STEC Technology Sdn Bhd, which was later acquired by HGST Technologies Malaysia Sdn Bhd, from 2011 to 2014. He possesses 19 years of experience in software programming and development within the automation systems of semiconductor and hard disk drive industries. Mr Tan started his career as a Field Staff at Manpower Staffing Services (M) Sdn Bhd in 2005, subsequently advancing to roles as a Software Development Engineer at Micro View Technologies Sdn Bhd in 2007 and at Micro Modular System Sdn Bhd in 2008.

Mr Tan holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science with Honours from the University Tunku Abdul Rahman.

Yeap Han Keow

Business Unit Manager (Thin Film Solar)
Gender : Male
Nationality : Malaysian
Age : 40

Yeap Han Keow, currently holds the position of Business Unit Manager for the Thin Film Solar and Semicon Automation division of the Group. His responsibilities include managing teams and projects, overseeing planning, execution, monitoring, risk management, issues resolution and target achievement. In October 2024, he was assigned additional responsibilities of overseeing the Semicon Automation division.

Mr Yeap joined the Group in August 2005 as an Electrical Assembly Technician and has since advanced within the organisation. He was promoted to Software & Control Engineer and later to Assistant Software Manager, where he managed and supervised the software department starting in January 2015. He assumed the role of Business Unit Manager in January 2018, leveraging his extensive experience in management, project execution, control systems design, software programming and technical support.

Mr Yeap holds a Diploma in Electrical Engineering from Institut Teknologi dan Pengurusan Lebuh Victoria, Penang.

Chuah Soo Hoong

Business Unit Manager (E-Mobility division)
Gender : Male
Nationality : Malaysian
Age : 43

Chuah Soo Hoong, currently serves as the Business Unit Manager for the E-Mobility division of the Group. His responsibilities encompass managing teams and projects, as well as overseeing planning, execution, monitoring, risk management, issues resolution and target achievement.

Mr Chuah joined the Group in January 2016 as a Senior Mechanical Designer and has progressed through various roles. In January 2017, he was promoted to Assistant Technology and Development Manager, where he led a team of engineers in designing automated equipment. He then took on the role of Business Unit Manager for the Solar and Semiconductor Wafer division in January 2018. In November 2020, he transitioned to lead the E-Mobility division. With 17 years of experience in management and machine design within the semiconductor and solar industries, Mr Chuah has developed a robust skill set in these fields.

Mr Chuah holds a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from the Polytechnic Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah, Kedah.

Loo Khai Tien

Human Resources & Admin Department Manager
Gender : Female
Nationality : Malaysian
Age : 39

Loo Khai Tien, is our Human Resources & Admin Department Manager. She has over 14 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, including multinational corporations. She joined the Group in May 2017 as an Assistant Human Resources & Admin (“HRA”) Manager and was promoted to HRA Department Manager in May 2018. In February 2022, her role expanded to include overseeing the Environment, Health & Safety (“EHS”) department.

As the HRA Department Manager, Ms Loo is responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of HRA and EHS, including organisation planning. Her strong foundation in the manufacturing industry, coupled with extensive experience from her previous roles at Tong Heer Fasteners Sdn Bhd, Southern Steel Berhad and JA Solar (M) Sdn Bhd, enables her to effectively address the complex needs of the organisation and the unique challenges of the industry. Her expertise in Human Resources Management and her experience in multinational corporations make her wellequipped to handle the complex needs of the organisation.

In March 2024, the organisation entrusted Ms Loo with additional responsibilities, tasking her with overseeing the Purchasing and Sourcing Department.

Ms Loo holds a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Human Development and Management with First Class Honour from Universiti Putra Malaysia.

Dermot Martin O'Brien

Managing Director (Greatech Intergration Ireland)
Gender : Male
Nationality : Irish
Age : 53

Dermot O’Brien is the Managing Director of Greatech Integration (Ireland) Limited. In his current role, he focuses on building strong relationships and developing business opportunities in the medical devices and pharmaceutical sectors.

Mr O’Brien co-founded Allied Automation Limited (“AAL”) in 1998, which was subsequently acquired by Greatech Group in November 2023. AAL specialised in the design and manufacture of production lines for numerous bluechip multinational companies in the medical device and pharmaceutical industries, targeting markets in Ireland, mainland Europe and the United States.

Mr O’Brien began his career as a Mechanical Design Engineer with BW Design in 1995. After co-founding of AAL, he served as Technical Director, engaging in mechanical design, PLC programming and electrical design. In the mid-2000’s, he shifted his focus to sales and business development, successfully steering AAL’s strategic shift from the automotive sector to the life sciences sector. In August 2022, he was appointed Managing Director of AAL.

Mr O’Brien holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Production Management from the University of Limerick, Ireland. He has also completed a Business Development Programme with the Irish Management Institute and a Post-Graduate Diploma in International Sales from the Technical University Dublin, which specifically targeted the Swiss market.