Age 60 l Male l Malaysian
Mr. Sim Yung Chi was appointed as SLU’s Chief Operating Officer in January 2019. He is responsible for managing the operations of the warehouse, logistics, and quality control of SLU. Mr. Sim Yung Chi holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and a Master of Business Administration Management from Hawaii Pacific University, United States of America.
Mr. Sim Yung Chi started his career with SLU as an Assistant General Manager and was overseeing the handling of operational and administrative matters. He was involved in talent and performance management, the planning and execution of business strategies and contingencies, the monitoring and management of the company’s order fulfilment and payment collection, as well as the sourcing and negotiation of bank facilities. He was also engaged in the preparation of commercialisation of Alfran products including liaising with suppliers in China and application of certifications with SIRIM Berhad.
Through his eminent performance, he was redesignated to General Manager and subsequently to Finance and Admin Director in June 2013. Over the years, his scope of responsibilities expanded as the company grew where he led larger teams in the area of the finance, administrative, and operational functions of the company. He was also part of the team which conducted due diligence for the acquisition of Ricwil in 2007.
Mr. Sim Yung Chi is the brother of Sim Keng Chor and Sim Aik Chor, as well as the uncle of Nomis Sim Siang Leng and Simson Sim Xian Zhi.