Company Leadership

DATO' ABDUL LATIF BIN ABDULLAH - Malaysian, aged 58 years

Chairman and Independent Non-Executive Director

was appointed as the Chairman and Independent Non-Executive Director of EFFICIENT on 2 August 2004. He is also a member of Audit Committee. He gained his Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in International Relations from University Malaya in 1975, Master of Science (Marine Law & Policy) from University of Wales (UWIST) in 1981, Senior Management Development Program from Harvard Business School in 1992 and a member of Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport, UK in 1990. He began his career as an Offi cer with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1975 and later, joined the Malaysian International Shipping Corporation Berhad as an Executive until 1982. He was a member of the pioneer team that established the second national line, Perbadanan Nasional Shipping Line Berhad in 1982, where he remained until 1992, holding the position as Director/General Manager before joining Mitsui OSK Lines (M) Sdn Bhd in 1992 as a founder Director and currently holds the position of Chairman. On 1 January 2004, Dato’ Abdul Latif was appointed Chairman of Penang Port Sdn Bhd by the Ministry of Finance after serving as a Director (non-executive) for 5 years. Recently, on 24 March 2006, he was appointed as Executive Chairman of Realmild (M) Sdn Bhd. He also holds prominent posts in associations and statutory bodies, such as Board member of Light Dues Board (Lembaga Dius Api Semenanjung Malaysia), Merchantile Marine Fund (Kumpulan Wang Pusat Perdagangan Laut), as well as Chairman of the International Shipowners’ Association of Malaysia. He sits on the boards of Bursa Malaysia Berhad, Ekowood International Berhad and Tamco Corporate Holdings Berhad and various other private limited companies.

VINCENT CHEAH CHEE KONG - Malaysian, aged 49 years

Managing Director

was appointed as the Managing Director of EFFICIENT on 21 January 2004. He is also a member of the Option Committee. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (General Political Science) from the University of Waterloo, Canada. He has over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur in industries covering sectors including outsourcing services, information technology, security systems, garment manufacturing and food & beverage. He was one of the pioneering members of Effi cient MailCom Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of EFFICIENT, which he joined in 1990 and has been instrumental in establishing and managing the initial operations of the company. He is responsible for formulating and implementing business policies and corporate strategies of the Group and has been instrumental in spearheading the progress and development of the Group. He also sits on the board of several other private limited companies.

VICTOR CHEAH CHEE WAI - Malaysian, aged 38 years

Executive Director

was appointed as an Executive Director of EFFICIENT on 21 January 2004. He is also a member of Option Committee. He graduated from the University of Newcastle, Sydney with a Bachelor of Commerce in 1992. He started his career with Sime Darby Berhad in 1992 as Executive and was subsequently transferred to Chubb (M) Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Sime Darby Berhad in 1993 as Project Executive. In 1997, he joined Effi cient MailCom Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of EFFICIENT, as Director. He is responsible for marketing of the Group’s solutions and services. He also sits on the board of several other private limited companies. He recently attended the Owner / President Management Programme at Harvard Business School, Boston, United States in May 2008.

ESTHER SOON YOKE LENG - Malaysian, aged 47 years

Executive Director

was appointed as an Executive Director of EFFICIENT on 21 January 2004. She is also the Joint Company Secretary of EFFICIENT. She completed the examinations of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, United Kingdom in December 1988 under the Financial Administration and Management stream. Presently, she is an Associate Member of the Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators. She started her career at Borneo Motor Credit Sdn Bhd, a hire purchase company, as Accounts Executive in 1982. She then joined Dayamaha Leasing Sdn Bhd, a leasing company, as Senior Accounts Executive in 1985 until 1988. From 1988 to 1996, she was a Director of Bangsar Seafood Restaurant Sdn Bhd. She was one of the pioneering members of Effi cient MailCom Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of EFFICIENT, which she joined in 1990 and has been instrumental in establishing and managing the initial operations of the company. She is responsible for the human resources, secretarial and administrative functions of the Group. She also sits on the board of several other private limited companies. She recently attended the Owner / President Management Programme at Harvard Business School, Boston, United States in May 2008.

DATUK SYED HUSSIAN BIN SYED JUNID - Malaysian, aged 47 years

Independent Non-Executive Director

was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of EFFICIENT on 2 August 2004. He is also the Chairman of the Audit Committee and Option Committee. He started his career with The American Malaysian Insurance Sdn Bhd as a Trainee Executive in 1982. In 1986, he was promoted as the Penang Branch Manager. Later in 1989, he was promoted as the Regional Manager covering Penang, Perlis, Kedah and Perak. Currently he is the Director of Business Operations & Sales Support Asia in Western Digital Sdn Bhd, a company involved in manufacture of harddisc drives. He also sits on the board of various other private limited companies.

SHAIK AQMAL BIN SHAIK ALLAUDIN - Malaysian, aged 40 years

Non-Executive Director

was appointed as a Non-Executive Director of EFFICIENT on 22 February 2006. He graduated from the Hawaii Pacifi c University, USA with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. He is the Managing Director of VPI International Sdn Bhd. He is an accomplished professional in the area of information system, software development and implementation for fi nancial institutions and services industry. Prior to setting up VPI International Sdn Bhd, he was the Marketing Director for the Asia Pacifi c Region for SSQC Technologies, a NESDAQ Listed Company. He also sits on the board of various other private limited companies.

HO HIN CHOY - Malaysian, aged 43 years

Independent Non-Executive Director

was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of EFFICIENT on 26 February 2007. He graduated from the University of New South Wales, Sydney with a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting. He also holds a Diploma in Marketing from Chartered Institute of Marketing (United Kingdom). He is also a Chartered Accountant with the Malaysian Institute of Accountants and a Certifi ed Financial Planner with the Certifi ed Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., United States of America. He started his career in 1987 with Bland and Partners, Sydney as an audit and tax agent. He subsequently joined Touche Ross & Co, England as an exchange trainee in 1988. He joined Price Waterhouse, Singapore in 1988 as an Auditor. In 1990, he joined DHL International (S) Pte Ltd, a courier services company, in Singapore, as a Financial Accountant and subsequently, in 1991, he joined DHL Worldwide Express Sdn Bhd, a courier services company, in Petaling Jaya, as a Finance Manager. Since 1995, he has been a dealer’s representative with Public Investment Bank Bhd. He also sits on the board various other private limited companies.