An accomplished manufacturing leader with over 20+ years in the FMCG and B2B food ingredients industry. Having been part of the pioneering team at Hershey, he has progressively grown from Business Unit Manager to his current leadership position, demonstrating his dedication and expertise in driving operational success. He is part of APAC & India leadership team to steer regional business deliverable (Regional ILT). He currently serves as the Manufacturing Director in Hershey Malaysia & India, a non-union plant specializing in the production of chocolate and syrup products. He leads a high-speed, state of the art manufacturing and automated line within a complex high-mix, low-operation environment characterized by seasonality and late-stage differentiation. In his role, he is directly accountable for the effective operation and performance of the manufacturing facility and distribution center. He ensures that the plant operations run efficiently to meet both plant-specific and overall regional business goals. As the Plant Head, provides clear direction and leadership through goal setting, performance planning, execution of CI initiatives and metric reviews. He is also currently leading plant digitalization initiatives for the site by collaborating COE based in Headquarter. This site is an important site for Hershey as the plant exports to over 33 countries and he collaborates closely with both local and global cross functional teams to establish and execute operating plants within budget. He is committed to fostering a safe and quality culture and enables a safe working environment for all the employees.

In 1988, Dato’ Seri Ir. Lim Kok Khong graduated from the University of Malaya. Prior to his employment with M.E.I. in November 1989, he worked with Hock Lian Seng Engineering Pte. Ltd. as a Project Engineer responsible for the construction of the $120 Million Waste Treatment Plant for the Ministry of the Environment, Singapore. His duties included construction management, planning, alternative design, monitoring and overall supervision of the various engineering disciplines, namely civil & structural, mechanical and electrical. He joined M.E.I. Project Engineers Singapore in November 1989 and has been responsible for the Civil and Structural design and Project Management of several projects undertaken by M.E.I. He was the Project Manager responsible for the design, construction and completion of several process plants which include Asian Bleaching Earth at Samut Sakorn, Thailand. The plant was successfully completed in March 1991. In April 1991, he was made the Director of M.E.I. Project Engineers Sdn. Bhd. responsible for the general management and now the Managing Director of the company. He has played a significant role in the organization’s growth and in obtaining its ISO 9001 certification. His responsibility covers the overall management of the company including design, project management and completion for over 250 projects throughout Malaysia and the ASEAN Region.

Ir. Catherine Sim Siew Ping, Principal Submitting Person (PSP) for the Hershey’s confectionary manufacturing facilities, is the Principal of M.E.I., with Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (2001), Professional Engineer with Practising Certificate (2007), Corporate Member of the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM), ASEAN Engineer (2023), and Green Building Index Facilitator (GBIF, 2014). She has been honored with the IEM Young Engineers Award (2013) and IEM Woman Engineers Award (2023). Leading the civil, structural, and architectural engineering (CSA) in M.E.I., she has contributed to various industrial projects, including semiconductors, EMS, healthcare, life sciences, photovoltaics, food and beverages, and warehouse logistics. Notable projects encompassing Hershey’s first GBI Gold manufacturing facilities in Johor, Leuze Electronics’ first optical sensor plant in Southeast Asia, Bosch Semiconductor facilities, which was conferred DGNB Platinum sustainability award 2023, AUO SunPower photovoltaics manufacturing facilities and Stevien Biotechnology Plant which was conferred the IEM and ASEAN Outstanding Engineering Achievement Award 2012 and 2004 respectively.

"Ar. Justin Lee Shyan Luen graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture (Hons) from the University of Tasmania, Australia, in 2002. He began his professional career in 2003 with Akitek Supra and later joined GDP Architects in Kuala Lumpur, gaining extensive experience through involvement in several notable projects such as The Troika, Bangsar Shopping Centre, BRDB HQ Tower, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Penggawa Residence, and others. In 2011, he established his own architectural practice, which he continues to lead today. Over the years, he has been involved in a diverse range of projects, from private residences to large-scale mixed developments across East and West Malaysia, as well as in Cambodia."

Abdul Hafiz Mahmood Bin Hisham, a 37‐year‐old Malaysian, is DXN’s Chief Operating Officer. He pursued his education from the Sunway University College and graduated as a Certified Accounting Technician (CAT). He combines technical expertise with leadership skills to foster growth and innovation in every role he undertakes. With a strong foundation in finance and accounting, he has built a diverse and accomplished career spanning over a decade. Beginning as an Audit Assistant, he gained hands‐on experience in auditing, financial analysis, and compliance, developing a solid understanding of financial systems and reporting standards. Transitioning to the role of Corporate & Finance Manager at Algaetech Group of Companiein 2013, he took on a leadership role, overseeing corporate finance operations. He played a pivotal role in driving financial strategy and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, demonstrating his expertise in managing complex financial operations. He then joined DXN in 2020 as Project Investment & Sustainability Manager to lead high‐ impact investment projects, prioritizing ROI and sustainability metrics. With over a decade of experience in finance, investment, and corporate management, he has built a strong reputation for delivering results and driving organizational success. His strong analytical skills and strategic thinking has been instrumental in his career progression, culminating in his current role as Chief Operating Officer at DXN. As COO, he is responsible to spearhead the Group’s global operations, drive growth strategies, oversee cross‐functional teams to optimize resource allocation and operational efficiency.