Alwyn Liew
Founder / Managing Partner
Alwyn Liew Kwan Hoong, CA(M), embarked on his career as an Auditor and Tax Advisor at BDO, where he honed his skills in audit planning, execution, and comprehensive reporting. His tax expertise extended to creating educational materials, advising on tax compliance SOPs, and delivering tax compliance knowledge.
Transitioning to Sage 3 Capital Sdn Bhd, a Securities Commission-licensed corporate finance firm, Alwyn specialized in Capital Market Services. His portfolio encompassed diverse areas like litigation support, distress corporation research, debt restructuring, mediation negotiations, debt recovery analysis, turnaround strategies, business assessment, valuation, and debt repayment planning for public listed companies.
With nearly a decade of experience, Alwyn now serves as CEO of Fintel Advisory, offering tailored financial advice to investment institutions, particularly in Private Equity (PE) and Venture Capital (VC). His proficiency in Business Analysis enables him to decipher complex scenarios, providing data-driven insights to portfolio companies. Alwyn's accounting expertise ensures precise financial management, while his support facilitates crucial capital acquisition for growth. His skills in business valuation and corporate exercises, including M&A, enhance strategic decision-making.
A member of the Malaysia Institute of Accountants and ACCA accredited, Alwyn's commitment to providing bespoke financial solutions and fostering business growth remains steadfast. He also pursues CFA Level III candidacy, further augmenting his financial expertise. In medium-sized corporations, he serves as a board member, overseeing financial and management functions, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
Shamsul Amree Ab Rahman
Management Consultant (F&B Specialist)
Shamsul Amree is a passionate and compelling leader with an unwavering dedication to delivering on organizational vision and mission, driven by a clear sense of purpose and decisive action. With extensive operational experience, his journey began as a Pizza Delivery Guy and progressed through roles as Outlet Manager and Area Manager in both corporate and franchised operations in Texas and California.
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His career reached new heights with Domino's Malaysia, where he played pivotal roles in QA, Training, and Operations. Shamsul's exemplary leadership led to his promotion as General Manager, and later Deputy President, overseeing both the Malaysian and Singaporean businesses. Under his guidance, Domino's Singapore was profitably established, complete with headquarters, a commissary, and 35 stores.
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Notably, Shamsul spearheaded the impressive scaling of Domino's Malaysia from an initial 5 stores to a remarkable 254 stores, achieved through a combination of internal expansion, mergers, and accelerated store growth.
His exceptional leadership was recognized when he was awarded "Asia's Most Inspiring Executive" in 2022. Shamsul's training and exposure in multiple disciplines, coupled with certifications as a Certified Professional Manager (CPM), Certified HRDF Trainer, and Certified Chief Master Coach in various coaching disciplines, underscore his commitment to continuous growth and excellence.
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Shamsul Amree's remarkable journey and visionary leadership have made him an invaluable asset in the world of business and leadership.
Jonathan Lim
Management Consultant (Tech Specialist)
Jonathan Lim is a highly accomplished Corporate Digital Transformation Consultant with over 20 years of experience in harnessing technology to tackle business challenges and enhance operational efficiency. Holding an MBA from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, Jonathan has developed a solid foundation in business strategy, change management, and project management. His expertise is further underscored by his proficiency in pre-sales technical consulting, sales management, customer engagement, contract negotiation, regional integration, mobile application development, cross-functional team leadership, and data analytics. This skill set has enabled Jonathan to lead large-scale, cross-functional initiatives that drive increased efficiency, optimize processes, and significantly improve customer experiences.
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Throughout his distinguished career, Jonathan has achieved remarkable success in various leadership roles, contributing to the digital transformation and strategic growth of several organizations. As the Corporate Digital Transformation Consultant at Jooova.com, he has been instrumental in leveraging technology to improve business processes. At Vincom Retail, he built the digital transformation team from scratch and developed digital culture training programs. His tenure as Chief Information Officer at Sunway Berhad was marked by the consolidation of IT reporting and a focus on enhancing customer experience through digital initiatives. Jonathan's strategic vision and leadership in technology adoption and innovation have been pivotal in driving organizational transformation and establishing profitable, digitally-ready operations.
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Jonathan's academic and professional certifications highlight his commitment to continuous learning and excellence. He is certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and holds a TOGAF 9 certification, demonstrating his expertise in project management and enterprise architecture. Additionally, his participation in the Harvard Premier Business Management Program through the Harvard Business Club of Malaysia reflects his dedication to staying at the forefront of business management practices. These certifications, combined with his extensive work experience as a Corporate Digital Transformation Consultant, Chief Information Officer, and strategic advisor across multiple industries, position Jonathan Lim as a leader in digital transformation and business innovation.
Dr. Gigi Au-Yeung
Management Consultant (Biotech Specialist)
Dr. Gigi Au-Yeung is a multi-disciplinary consultant specializing in biotechnology, sustainability, R&D commercialization, and product/business development with over 13 years of post-graduate experience. She is known for her ability to integrate industry knowledge, stakeholder management, and innovative thinking to add value to projects and companies.
Recently, she completed her role as Consultant/Director of Commercialisation at the Laboratory of Data Discovery for Health (D24H) and is now seeking new career challenges. Previously, Gigi held senior positions in Hong Kong, including Senior Innovation and Impact Manager at Nano and Advanced Materials Institute, Director of Partnership at theDesk by Gaowen Consultancy, and Innovation Director at Vitargent International Biotechnology.
Gigi earned her B.Eng. (Hon1, Dean’s List) from Hong Kong Polytechnic University in Product Development and her Ph.D. from Singapore Nanyang Technological University in Biomedical Materials. She has worked as a Project Officer in Singapore and Israel before returning to Hong Kong in 2015 to contribute to its innovation landscape. Since then, she has built and grown numerous tech startups, social enterprises, new economy businesses, and R&D institutes. She has also served as a lecturer, instructor, and research fellow, and as an advisor, consultant, and analyst in innovation and technology.
Active in community service and youth development, Gigi's contributions have been recognized with over 30 prestigious scholarships and awards, including the Hong Kong Professional Elite Ladies 2022 award. She has been featured in over 100 media outlets and seminars as a speaker.
Thomas Abraham BA, CA (ICAS)
Management Consultant (Banking & Governance Specialist)
A senior banker and Chartered Accountant (Scotland) with over 20 years of experience, he has worked with prestigious financial institutions such as Citigroup, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Malaysia Capital Ventures, and the Central Bank of Malaysia affiliate, Financial Services Professional Board (FSPB). At FSPB, he advocated for voluntary professional standards in the Malaysian financial services industry and collaborated with international bodies to develop research and case studies. He conducted risk assessments and due diligence on Citi’s corporate credits and private equity investments across major Asia Pacific financial centers.
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His career includes roles as Senior Consultant at CIBC Bank in Toronto, self-employed Independent Securities Trader, and Head of Operations and Technology - Risks & Controls at Citibank Malaysia. His key accomplishments involve developing professional standards, managing audit reviews, and leading projects such as the outsourcing of balance sheet proofing. He also held significant positions in private equity with Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and Malaysian Capital Ventures, where he structured high-value investments and negotiated international agreements.
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His extensive background includes roles as Relationship Manager at CIC Private Bank and Taurus Wealth Management, Senior Credit Reviewer at Citibank, and Senior Lead Auditor at Profit Recovery Group. His contributions span across corporate audit, investment management, and operational improvements, showcasing a robust expertise in financial services, risk management, and strategic investments.
Dato Hii Wang Soon (Joseph)
Management Consultant (Property Specialist)
Hii Wang Soon (Joseph) holds an MBA from Anglia Ruskin University, UK, and a BCA from Victoria University of Wellington, NZ. With 20 years of experience in Journalism, Media, Education, Apps, Marketing & Events, including 15 years managing his own companies, Joseph's expertise spans various industries.
Throughout his career, Joseph has garnered notable awards and achievements, including the British Council's East Asia Education Agent Award, JCI Socially Responsible Company Awards, and the WYSK National Youth Award for Education Empowerment. He is also a Professional Member of the Confederation of Tourism & Hospitality, UK, and has received Royal Awards from the Sultan of Pahang, Malaysia.
Joseph's journey started as a journalist at Sin Chew Daily, Malaysia's largest Chinese daily. He then ventured into education, working in colleges in Singapore and Australian & UK Universities' branch campuses in Malaysia. In 2006, he founded GEN Education in Kuala Lumpur, which has since expanded into Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
His extensive international exposure includes attending educational forums and training sessions worldwide. Joseph's commitment to quality education and lifelong learning is evident in his consultancy work and advocacy efforts.
With a passion for higher education management, Joseph shares his experiences to guide students and youth in their life paths. His close relationships with prominent colleges and universities in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and South East Asia underline his dedication to fostering growth strategies in the education sector.
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