Change in Boardroom
| ECOFIRST CONSOLIDATED BHD |
| Date of change | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Name | MR YIP KIT WENG |
| Age | 55 |
| Gender | Male |
| Nationality | Malaysia |
| Designation | Independent Director |
| Directorate | Independent and Non Executive |
| Type of change | Appointment |
Qualifications
| No | Qualifications |
Major/Field of Study |
Institute/University |
Additional Information |
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Professional Qualification
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Accountancy |
Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) |
Chartered Accountant |
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Professional Qualification
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Accountancy |
Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) Australia |
Certified Practising Accountant |
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Professional Qualification
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Taxation |
Financial Planning Association of Malaysia |
Certified Financial Planner (CFP) |
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Professional Qualification
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Taxation |
Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia |
Associate Member (ATII) |
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Degree
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Bachelor of Commerce - Financing and Accounting |
University of Western Australia |
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| Working experience and occupation | Mr. Yip has approximately 3 decades of experience in Equity Fundraising, Corporate Finance and Advisory Services, Corporate Banking, Private Debt Securities Issuances and Private Equity Transactions. Mr. Yip is currently serving as an Independent Non-Executive Director of Esente Capital Berhad, PCA Capital Markets Sdn. Bhd., Privasia Technology Berhad, Euro Holdings Berhad and Independent Non-Executive Chairman of Infocus Group Limited which is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. He started his career in 1993 with Messrs PriceWaterhouseCoopers before joining Utama Merchant Bank Berhad (formerly known as Utama Wardley Berhad) three years later. He spent a total of eight years as Senior Manager, Corporate Finance with Utama Merchant Bank Berhad and also worked as Executive Director with AFG Global Services Sdn. Bhd. and AFG Advisory Sdn. Bhd. from 2004 to 2008. He served as Director of Equity Capital Markets, Investment Banking with CIMB Investment Bank Berhad from 2010-2013. He then joined RHB Investment Bank Berhad as Director/Team Head of Corporate and Investment Banking Services. In 2014, Mr. Yip joined as Executive Director of Investment Banking at Nomura Securities Malaysia Berhad. From October 2019 to November 2021, he was the Deputy Group Managing Director of Affin Hwang Investment Bank Berhad. He also currently serves as President of the Malaysia Divisional Council for CPA Australia since 2025, Mr. Yip was elected as Deputy President for the calendar years 2023 and 2024. Mr. Yip also serves on the Council of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants having been appointed by the Minister of Finance 2 under the Accountants Act, 1967 (Act 94) for the term from 15 February 2025 to 14 February 2027. Mr. Yip also serves as a Member of Curtin University Faculty of Business Industry Advisory Board from 2023 to 2026. |
| Directorships in public companies and listed issuers (if any) | 1. Euro Holdings Berhad 2. Privasia Technology Berhad |
| Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuer | NIL |
| Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuer | NIL |
| Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiaries | NIL |
Announcement Info
| Company Name | ECOFIRST CONSOLIDATED BHD |
| Stock Name | ECOFIRS |
| Date Announced | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Category | Change in Boardroom |
| Reference Number | C03-16012026-00008 |