Mr. Lee Jia Zhang began his career with Ernst & Young LLP, United Kingdom from 2006 to 2009 and thereafter with KPMG, Kuala Lumpur in 2009, both in audit. He then joined Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad ("KLK") Group in April 2010 and has since held various leadership positions in the Oleochemical and Corporate divisions, including Managing Director of Palm-Oleo Sdn Bhd from January 2017 to December 2018, and Chief Executive Officer of KLK OLEO from April 2022 to September 2024. He was appointed to KLK Board as Executive Director on 16 May 2018 and assumed the role of KLK Chief Operating Officer ("COO") on 1 October 2021.

Having served in various roles within KLK since 2010, Mr. Lee has developed a strong understanding of the Group's businesses, culture and strategic priorities. His experience spans the Group's Plantation, Oleochemical, Refinery, Property and Corporate activities, giving him broad management and leadership experience across KLK's diversified operations.

Mr. Lee is actively involved in the oleochemical and palm oil industries. He currently serves as Chairman of the ASEAN Oleochemical Manufacturers Group (AOMG), Secretary and Council Member of the Malaysian Palm Oil Association (MPOA), and a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC). He has previously served as Chairman of the Malaysian Oleochemical Manufacturers Group (MOMG), Board Member of the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), and Executive Committee Member of the Chemical Industries Council of Malaysia (CICM).

Mr. Lee Jia Zhang is the son of Tan Sri Dato' Seri Lee Oi Hian and the nephew of Dato' Lee Hau Hian. Both Tan Sri Dato' Seri Lee Oi Hian and Dato' Lee Hau Hian are Directors and major shareholders of KLK.

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Mr. Lee Jia Zhang has a direct shareholding of 192,978 ordinary shares in KLK.