Datuk Voon Tin Yow
KUALA LUMPUR: Mah Sing Group Bhd
has appointed Datuk Voon Tin Yow as its group chief executive officer (GCEO) with effect from Feb 2, 2024.
The company also announced the appointment of Lionel Leong Jihn Haur, 35, as its new deputy CEO from Feb 2, 2024.
In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, Mah Sing said Voon, 66, will succeed the group’s current GCEO, Datuk Ho Hon Sang.
Mah Sing said Ho, 63, has indicated his intention to retire from his position as GCEO with effect from Feb 1, 2024 and will remain as an executive director of the company until March 31, 2024 to facilitate a smooth and seamless transition.
“The board of directors of Mah Sing would like to express its great appreciation and sincere gratitude to Ho for his invaluable efforts and contributions to the group during his tenure of office as GCEO and executive director,” said the company.
Meanwhile, Mah Sing said Voon has 40 years of working experience in the construction and property development industry, which includes three years in construction site management and 37 years in management of property development.
“Voon was appointed as the CEO of IOI Properties Group Bhd on April 15, 2020. He was responsible for the overall management of IOI Properties’ business in its various business segments of property development, property investment as well as hospitality and leisure; and took the helm in executing strategies that deliver sustainable growth for the group.
“He retired from IOI Properties on July 1, 2023.”
Voon was also previously an executive director at S P Setia Bhd and held the post of chief operating officer from 1996 to 2014, during which he was also the acting president and chief executive officer.
Additionally, Mah Sing said Leong worked in Malaysian Investment Bank for a year, prior to joining the company in March 2013 as general manager, group strategic development and projects.
“He was promoted to director, group strategy and operations in March 2016,” said Mah Sing.
