Lee Jia Zhang

Appointed to the Board on 16 May 2018.

Mr. Lee Jia Zhang holds a Master in Chemical Engineering (Hons) degree (MEng) from Imperial College, United Kingdom. He is a Chartered Accountant and a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS). He has also completed the Accelerated Development Programme from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business (Executive Education).

He began his career with Ernst & Young LLP, United Kingdom from 2006 to 2009 and thereafter with KPMG, Kuala Lumpur in 2009 both in audit. He then joined KLK Group in 2010 and has since held various positions in the Oleochemical and Corporate divisions. He started his career in KLK as a Senior Manager and is currently the Group's Chief Operating Officer assisting the CEO to formulate, drive and execute operation strategies and determine the overall strategic direction of the Group.

In his capacity as KLK Group Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Lee directs the daily conduct of the Group’s operations, management and administration across the Group’s business sectors. He also oversees several of the Group’s corporate functions and works with Senior Management to create, implement and roll out operational processes, internal infrastructures, reporting systems and company policies.

Mr. Lee is the son of Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Lee Oi Hian and the nephew of Dato’ Lee Hau Hian. Both Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Lee Oi Hian and Dato’ Lee Hau Hian are Directors and major shareholders of KLK.