Change in Boardroom
| SUNWAY BERHAD |
| Date of change | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Name | DRÂ PHILIP YEO LIAT KOK |
| Age | 79 |
| Gender | Male |
| Nationality | Singapore |
| Designation | Independent Director |
| Directorate | Independent and Non Executive |
| Type of change | Retirement |
Qualifications
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Major/Field of Study |
Institute/University |
Additional Information |
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Doctorate
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Honorary Doctor of Engineering |
University of Toronto, Canada |
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Masters
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Master in Business Administration |
Harvard University |
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Masters
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Master of Science (Systems Engineering) |
University of Singapore |
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Degree
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Bachelor of Applied Science (Industrial Engineering |
University of Toronto, Canada |
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| Working experience and occupation | Dr Philip Yeo Liat Kok is currently the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Economic Development Innovations Singapore Pte Ltd. He is also the Chairman of Accuron Technologies Limited, Advanced MedTech Holdings Pte Ltd and i-Globe Partners. His previous appointments included serving in the Singapore Administrative Service from June 1970 to 31 March 1999. From June 1970 to December 1985, he served in various appointments in the Ministry of Defence ("MINDEF"), including Permanent Secretary for logistics, defence research & development and defence industries (September 1979 to December 1985). He left MINDEF to assume the appointment of Executive Chairman of Economic Development Board in January 1986. He also served as the Founding Chairman of the National Computer Board (now known as Infocomm Media Development Authority) of Singapore from 1981 to 1987.
He was the Executive Chairman of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research from February 2001 to March 2007. He then assumed the position of Chairman of Standards, Productivity and Innovation for Growth, Singapore (Spring Singapore) from April 2007 to 31 March 2018. He was also appointed the Senior Adviser for Science and Technology to the Ministry of Trade and Industry from April 2007 to September 2008. In his role as Special Adviser for Economic Development in the Prime Minister's Office from April 2007 to August 2011, he assisted the Prime Minister's Office in establishing new economic links with foreign governments who value Singapore's development experience, and provide strategic inputs to establish strategic partnerships and open up opportunities with other fast-growing economies. He was a Director of Kerry Logistics Network Limited which is listed in Hong Kong, from 2013 to 2021, and Supervisory Board of Directors of Baiterek National Managing Holdings JSC of Kazakhstan. |
| 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 |
| Remarks : |
Dr Philip Yeo Liat Kok, a Senior Independent Non-Executive Director who was appointed on 9 April 2020, retired by rotation pursuant to Clause 106(1) of the Company's Constitution, as he chose not to seek re-election. His retirement took effect at the conclusion of the 16th Annual General Meeting of Sunway Berhad ("Sunway").
The Board of Sunway thanks Dr Philip Yeo for his invaluable contributions during his tenure as a Director of Sunway and wishes him all the best in his future endeavours.
This announcement is dated 30 June 2026. |
Announcement Info
| Company Name | SUNWAY BERHAD |
| Stock Name | SUNWAY |
| Date Announced | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Category | Change in Boardroom |
| Reference Number | C03-08062026-00010 |