Dato’ Choong Khuat Seng who is esteemed for being a multi-disciplined economist and business rights activist, has extensive experience in multiple sectors, including property construction, building materials, real estate services and property investment. In the last 30 years, Dato’ Choong has held numerous positions of influence through which he has contributed to businesses and served the people. This includes his service as Municipal Councillor for Penang Island Municipal Council, President of the Penang Master Builders & Building Materials Dealers Association and also as the Vice President of the Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce. His multifaceted approach and extensive network are expected to play a significant role in Aspen Group’s focus in achieving its business goals and diversification initiatives.
Dato’ Choong holds a Bachelor of Economics (Hons) and an MBA, and was awarded the prestigious Darjah Setia Pangkuan Negeri (DSPN) in 2011.
Dato’ Alan Teo Kwong Chia has served in top and executive roles in various prestigious organisations including AIA Berhad, Great Eastern Life and Genting Group. A specialist in the areas of Human Resources, Operations, Organisational Design and Business Process Management, Dato’ Alan has worked in various management consulting capacities with renowned clients such as Exxon Mobil, Maxis, Ansel, Beiersdorf, Dairy Farm, HSBC and many more.
Dato’ Alan’s consulting experience and operational expertise brings a fresh perspective to the Board’s makeup, and allows Aspen Group to thrive in more areas of operations both internally and externally.
Dr. Lim Su Kiat’s career history highlights senior positions in investment management and capital transactions across various real estate funds and asset management firms in Asia and Australia namely Allco Finance, Frasers Centrepoint Group, Rockworth Capital Partners and Firmus Capital.
Dr. Lim has extensive experience in the areas of direct investments, real estate capital markets and REITs in real estate markets of Asia including Japan. He holds and has held directorships in the Property Funds and Asset Management Firms.
His multi-jurisdictional experience in the real estate investment and asset management industry brings to the Board an in-depth perspective of the real estate markets in the region.
Ir. Anilarasu Amaranazan had enlisted as Operations Director of Aspen Group in June 2015, before becoming the Chief Operating Officer in November 2016. He is presently, the Group Managing Director since 2019. Ir. Anilarasu takes earnest charge of the development and execution of viable business strategies, oversees the Group’s financial performance, operations, marketing activities, investments and business ventures as well as implementing such policies and procedures as part of the overall quality management system for the Group.
Prior to this, he was the Head of the Technical Department in EcoWorld Berhad from July 2014 to June 2015, where he was responsible for the overall project management, project planning, implementation, design and construction review. He was also a Project Manager and Head of the Technical Department in S P Setia Berhad (Penang) from June 2006 to July 2014. He started his career as a Site Engineer with TNH Construction Sdn. Bhd. in May 2005.
Ir. Anilarasu obtained his Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) in August 2005 and a Masters of Science (Construction Management) in March 2011, both from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. He is a member of the Institute of Engineering Malaysia since May 2009 and is an accredited professional member of the Board of Engineers Malaysia since September 2012.
Dato’ Seri Nazir Ariff is the co-founder and the Executive Deputy Chairman of the Group. Dato’ Seri Nazir Ariff commands over 40 years of business experience and more than a decade on the forefront of the property sector. He is, therefore, not only a much revered expert in the Malaysian commerce and commodities sectors, but also a respected veteran in the property development industry. He has had a remarkable and multifaceted career, taking on key leadership roles in trade and playing an important part in developing areas of public interest.
He is the current Chairman of Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Berhad. From acting as an independent director in public listed companies, to trading in the tin smelting market, managing financial assets to managing football clubs, championing animal rights to fostering youth scholarship programmes; Dato’ Seri Nazir Ariff has more than a few feathers in his cap and his all-rounder abilities have proven to be invaluable in establishing the roots of Aspen Group.
Leveraging on his wide-ranging experience, business acumen and mentoring spirit, Aspen Group is well-positioned to effectively navigate the ever-changing corporate environment and accomplish greater success.
Mr. Cheah Teik Seng is recognised in the banking and finance community for his many years in senior management positions in top international investment banks which include Chase Manhattan Bank, BNP Paribas, UBS, Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch. Following his illustrious banking career, Mr. Cheah spent more than a decade managing investment funds focusing on private equities in China. He also held extensive independent directorships in various public listed companies in Malaysia, Australia and the Philippines. Activities in these listed entities range from banking and finance, to oil and gas energy, leisure and real estate.
With a long career track record covering businesses in multiple regions such as Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong and London, Mr. Cheah brings to the Board an unmatched degree of global perspective as well as a great depth of banking and financial expertise.
Dato‘ M. Murly as the co-founder and Group CEO helms the organisation with a steady hand while keeping his sight focused on the future, thus, proving he is a man of action as well as a visionary.
His enviable reputation as one of the youngest Executive Directors and COOs to be recorded in the history of Malaysia’s Public Listed Companies continues to inspire aspiring entrepreneurs till today.
Deeply passionate about whatever he sets out to achieve, Dato’ Murly is renowned for his astute business acumen, ingenuity in disrupting the norm and keen foresight for the innovative. These inherent characteristics have served him well in propelling the Group forward with unwavering determination.
Dato’ Murly’s extensive industrial knowledge, from managing design and construction executions, and a holistic sense of community building from his town and urban master planning days continues to influence the conceptualisation of projects by the Group. With insightful strategies, Dato’ Murly has been able to leverage his combined skills and experiences to step up and lead the way. Dato’ Murly‘s ascent in the business world is fuelled by his desire to seek meaningful change in people’s lives, and how community can be shaped for the better with transformational ideals. This desire continues to spark as Dato‘ Murly steers the Group into new directions of evolution and diversification.
