DATO’ CARL GUNNAR
MYHRE @ DATO’ ABAS CARL GUNNAR BIN ABDULLAH
Executive Chairman
Executive Chairman
DATE FIRST APPOINTED TO THE BOARD:
15 March 2005
BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS:
Chairman of Executive Committee
Member of Remuneration Committee
Age| Gender| Nationality:
65 | Male | Norwegian (Permanent Resident of Malaysia)
ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Diploma in Chemistry, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
Diploma in Marketing, University of Oslo, Norway
WORKING EXPERIENCE/OCCUPATION
Dato’ Abas Carl Gunnar is the Executive Chairman of ARMB. He was the Managing Director of Jotun Powder Coatings (M) Sdn Bhd from 1985 to 1993.
Dato’ Abas Carl Gunnar made his initial foray into property development in Malaysia in 1989, through his involvement in the development of a build-and-lease project with the multinational APV Hills & Mills. Thereafter, in 1992, he teamed up with Mr. Stephen Tew Peng Hwee and other investors to develop Crystal Plaza. This was followed by the development of Axis Business Park, Axis Plaza, and Menara Axis, which collectively formed the core property portfolio of Axis-REIT during its initial public offering.
As Executive Chairman, Dato' Abas Carl Gunnar leads the Board on strategic matters and oversees the implementation of the business strategies as well as operational objectives of Axis-REIT. He previously served as the Executive Deputy Chairman of the Board from 20 November 2006 until assuming the role of Executive Chairman on 30 May 2023.
Dato’ Abas Carl Gunnar has interests in other business entities. He is a director and shareholder of several private companies that are involved in property development, property investment and agarwood (gaharu) plantations. He also has interests in a fund management company based in New York, United States of America, that specialises in global equities.
PRESENT DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES AND/OR LISTED ISSUERS
None
OTHER MEMBERSHIPS/APPOINTMENTS/INVOLVEMENTS
None
Awards Received
None
STEPHEN TEW PENG
HWEE
@ TEOH PENG HWEE
Non-Independent Non-Executive Deputy Chairman
Non-Independent Non-Executive Deputy Chairman
DATE FIRST APPOINTED TO THE BOARD
25 October 2004
BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS:
Member of Executive Committee
Member of Remuneration Committee
Member of Nomination Committee
Age| Gender| Nationality:
63 | Male | Malaysian
ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Diploma from the Institute of Marketing, United Kingdom
Registered Estate Agent and Property Manager with the Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers Malaysia
WORKING EXPERIENCE/OCCUPATION
Stephen began his career as a real estate agent in 1982, and over the years, built his practice as a specialist in the office and industrial property segments. In 1992, he established Hectares & Stratas Sdn Bhd, a real estate agency that is focused on the commercial and industrial real estate market.
Stephen has been instrumental in the development of many purposebuilt buildings that have attracted numerous multinational companies as tenants. He has also curated quality property portfolios for investment income.
In 1992, he teamed up with Dato’ Abas Carl Gunnar and other investors to develop Crystal Plaza. This was followed by the development of Axis Business Park, Axis Plaza, and Menara Axis, which collectively formed the core property portfolio of Axis-REIT during its initial public offering.
Stephen had previously served as a Non-Independent NonExecutive Director on the Board of ARMB until his redesignation as Non-Independent Non-Executive Deputy Chairman on 30 May 2023. He is also a director and shareholder of several private companies that are principally involved in real estate investments, including retail malls, hotels, and property development projects. He also has interests in solar energy generation companies and owns two well-known trading companies, Seng Hup Lightings and Victron Outdoor Furniture.
PRESENT DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES AND/OR LISTED ISSUERS
Axis REIT Sukuk Berhad
OTHER MEMBERSHIPS/APPOINTMENTS/INVOLVEMENTS
Past President of the Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents (“MIEA”)
Former board member of the Board of Valuers, Appraisers and Estate Agents (1998-2004)
AWARDS RECEIVED
Lifetime Achievement Award 2015, MIEA
Chief Executive Officer/ Executive Director
Chief Executive Officer/ Executive Director
DATE FIRST APPOINTED TO THE BOARD
15 November 2011
BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS:
Member of Executive Committee
Age| Gender| Nationality:
48 | Female | Malaysian
ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Business (Accountancy), Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University, Australia
Certified Practising Accountant, Australia
Chartered Accountant, Malaysian Institute of Accountants
Certificate in Real Estate Investment Finance, Asia Pacific Real Estate Association Institute
Registered Property Manager with the Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers Malaysia
WORKING EXPERIENCE/OCCUPATION
Kit May is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Director of ARMB. With over 2 decades of industry experience, she is well-regarded in the Malaysian REIT industry and is the current Chairman of the Malaysian REIT Managers Association (MRMA).
Kit May began her career at Ernst & Young, where she gained a strong foundation in auditing and accounting. In 2001, she transitioned to the REIT industry, taking on roles in property development, construction, and investments within the UOA group of companies. She was also actively involved in the successful listing of UOA REIT in 2005.
In 2006, Kit May joined ARMB and was promoted to Chief Financial Officer in 2008. In the same year, she successfully spearheaded the conversion of Axis-REIT into Malaysia’s first Islamic Office/Industrial REIT. She continued to assume greater management responsibilities within ARMB, and in November 2011, was appointed to the Board as an Executive Director.
She was identified as a key talent in the Board’s succession plans, and was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2015, in preparation to take on the role of CEO, which she assumed on 1 January 2016.
Kit May continues to lead Axis-REIT to new heights as the Fund extends its leadership as an owner, manager, and developer of industrial properties in Malaysia. The Fund has recorded continued growth and operational resilience under her guidance. She has also been instrumental in driving the Fund’s portfolio expansion, particularly in property development, where she has actively overseen the sourcing, implementation, and completion of 5 development projects to date.
PRESENT DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES AND/OR LISTED ISSUERS
Axis REIT Sukuk Berhad
Axis REIT Sukuk Two Berhad
OTHER MEMBERSHIPS/APPOINTMENTS/INVOLVEMENTS
Current Chairman of Malaysian REIT Managers Association (MRMA)
Past Industry Adviser for University of Reading Malaysia’s BSc Real Estate Programme
AWARDS RECEIVED
Best of the Breeds REITs Awards 2024: Best CEO (Malaysia) - Platinum
KSI Malaysian Property Icon Leadership Award 2023
Best of the Breeds REITS Awards 2023: Best CEO (Asia Pacific) - Platinum
The Best of the Breeds REITs Awards 2020: Best CEO (Malaysia)
MIRA Investor Relations Awards 2020: Best CEO for IR
ALVIN DIM LAO
Non-Independent
Non-Executive Director
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
DATE FIRST APPOINTED TO THE BOARD
30 December 2011
BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS:
Member of Audit Committee
Age| Gender| Nationality:
53 | Male | Filipino
ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Statistics, University of Western Australia
Master of Business Administration, Sloan School of Management at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
WORKING EXPERIENCE/OCCUPATION
Alvin is the President and Chief Executive Officer of D&L Industries Inc. (D&L), a Philippine Stock Exchange-listed company involved in product customisation, development, and specialisation for the food, plastics, chemicals, and aerosol industries. He previously served as D&L’s Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice-President, before assuming his current roles in August 2016.
In 2021, Alvin was appointed as Executive Vice President and Treasurer of LBL Prime Properties Incorporated (LBL), a multi-faceted property development company with industrial, hospitality, and commercial projects in the Philippines. LBL also specialises in leasing and managing commercial and industrial properties. Alvin had previously served as LBL’s Chief Financial Officer.
Before joining D&L and its group of companies, Alvin worked for the Singapore National Computer Board, where he was seconded to the Computer Information Services Department of the Supreme Court of Singapore. He was part of the team that managed the computer networking requirements of the High Court and was involved in initiating the implementation of the Technology Court of Singapore.
PRESENT DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES AND/OR LISTED ISSUERS
OTHER MEMBERSHIPS/APPOINTMENTS/INVOLVEMENTS
AWARDS RECEIVED
Senior Independent Non-Executive Director
Senior Independent Non-Executive Director
DATE FIRST APPOINTED TO THE BOARD
1 June 2022
BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS:
Chairperson of Audit Committee
Chairperson of Nomination Committee
Age| Gender| Nationality:
60 | Female | Malaysian
ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Member of the Malaysian Association of Certified Public Accountants
Chartered Accountant, Malaysian Institute of Accountants
WORKING EXPERIENCE/OCCUPATION
Keng Hwee is the founder and Executive Director of IFS Advisory Services Sdn Bhd (IFS), a firm providing tax compliance, advisory, and consultancy services, which include accounting, payroll, and other outsourced services. She also manages the internal administrative and human resource departments at IFS.
Keng Hwee started her career at Kassim Chan & Co (now known as Deloitte Malaysia) in 1988. She gained 5 years of audit experience before making a switch to academia with a lecturing position at Systematic Business Training Centre (now known as SEGi College Kuala Lumpur) in 1993.
She returned to corporate services in 2000, joining PFA Corporate Services Sdn Bhd (PFA) as an Assistant Manager in charge of accounting and payroll services. She progressed in her role and was appointed as a Director of PFA in 2005, overseeing the Accounting and Payroll Outsourced Operations Unit.
In 2006, Keng Hwee moved to Symphony House Berhad (Symphony Group), heading the Accounting and Payroll Departments at its subsidiary, Symphony Incorporations Sdn Bhd. She was appointed as a Director at Symphony Share Registrars Sdn Bhd in the following year, taking charge of client management, operations, compliance, information systems, as well as human resource and administration, before helming the company as its Chief Executive Officer in 2009.
In 2011, she took on the role of Head of Compliance at Symphony HRS Sdn Bhd, Symphony Group’s international payroll outsourcing arm, before venturing out to establish her own practice, IFS, in 2012.
PRESENT DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES AND/OR LISTED ISSUERS
None
OTHER MEMBERSHIPS/APPOINTMENTS/INVOLVEMENTS
None
AWARDS RECEIVED
None
Independent Non-Executive Director
Independent Non-Executive Director
DATE FIRST APPOINTED TO THE BOARD
1 June 2022
BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS:
Chairperson of Remuneration Committee
Member of Audit Committee
Member of Nomination Committee
Age| Gender| Nationality:
57 | Female | Malaysian
ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B Honours), University of Reading
Barrister-At-Law, The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn
Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya
WORKING EXPERIENCE/OCCUPATION
Devika is a Partner at the law firm of Sothi & Ang, a position she has held since 2006. Her practice focuses on conveyancing, family law, corporate law, and matters related to probate and administration.
Devika started her pupillage at Shearn Delamore & Co in 1991 and thereafter, commenced law practice as a Legal Assistant at Sothi & Ang on 12 June 1992. As a Legal Assistant, she mainly practiced civil litigation and conveyancing. She also handled family law and criminal cases, steadily taking on greater responsibilities in the firm. Her dedication and expertise culminated in her appointment as a Partner of the firm in 2006.
PRESENT DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES AND/OR LISTED ISSUERS
None
OTHER MEMBERSHIPS/APPOINTMENTS/INVOLVEMENTS
None
AWARDS RECEIVED
None
Alternate Director to Alvin Dim Lao
Alternate Director to Alvin Dim Lao
DATE FIRST APPOINTED TO THE BOARD
20 October 2014
BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS:
Not applicable
Age| Gender| Nationality:
48 | Female | Filipino
ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Commerce, Curtin University of Technology, Western Australia
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Magna cum Laude), Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, United States of America
Finance for Executives Programme, INSEAD, Singapore
WORKING EXPERIENCE/OCCUPATION
Jancis is the Project Development Director of LBL Prime Properties Incorporated (LBL), a real estate development company that specialises in the development, leasing, and management of built-to-suit industrial, commercial, and hospitality properties in the Philippines.
As Project Development Director, she oversees the development of LBL’s projects from conception to completion and handover. She drives the company’s partnerships, facilitating collaborations and communication between all stakeholders to ensure efficiency and productivity across all functions.
Additionally, Jancis also oversees LBL’s hospitality portfolio, as well as its leasing and facilities management functions. She has been instrumental in developing and implementing LBL’s sustainability culture and strategy, managing sustainability certifications and enhancing the resilience of its assets.
Prior to joining LBL, Jancis was based in New York, working with Davis Brody Bond, an architectural firm with a diverse portfolio of cultural, academic, research, civic, corporate, industrial, healthcare, and residential projects. She subsequently moved to Saks Fifth Avenue, taking on leasing and project management for luxury retail brands.
PRESENT DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES AND/OR LISTED ISSUERS
None
OTHER MEMBERSHIPS/APPOINTMENTS/INVOLVEMENTS
AWARDS RECEIVED
None
Alternate Director to Tew Peng Hwee @ Teoh Peng Hwee
Alternate Director to Tew Peng Hwee @ Teoh Peng Hwee
DATE FIRST APPOINTED TO THE BOARD
1 July 2020
BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS:
Not applicable
Age| Gender| Nationality:
31 | Female | Malaysian
ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Law (LL.B Honours) - University of Bristol
Bar Professional Training Course - BPP University
Barrister-at-Law (Middle Temple)
Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya
Company Secretary/Practicing Certificate Holder registered under the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM)
WORKING EXPERIENCE/OCCUPATION
Maxine is a lawyer and the founder of Maxine & Co, a law firm specialising in property conveyancing, insurance disputes, fraud and asset recovery, and other legal matters.
As a conveyancing lawyer, she guides and advises property owners and buyers through the entire conveyancing process and beyond. She also advises clients on insurance-related matters and assists with property repossession cases.
Maxine is a Practicing Certificate holder under the Companies Commission of Malaysia, which enables her to act as a Company Secretary under the Companies Act 2016. In this capacity, she administers the statutory and regulatory requirements of several companies.
Prior to establishing her own firm, Maxine undertook her conveyancing pupillage at Naqiz & Partners Advocates & Solicitors from 2017 to 2018. Thereafter, she was a legal officer at Hectares & Stratas Sdn Bhd, a real estate agency that is focused on commercial and industrial real estate, before venturing out to set up Maxine & Co in 2020.
PRESENT DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES AND/OR LISTED ISSUERS
None
OTHER MEMBERSHIPS/APPOINTMENTS/INVOLVEMENTS
None
AWARDS RECEIVED
None
Alternate Director to Dato’ Abas Carl Gunnar Bin Abdullah
Alternate Director to Dato’ Abas Carl Gunnar Bin Abdullah
DATE FIRST APPOINTED TO THE BOARD:
27 October 2023
BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS:
Not applicable
Age | Gender | Nationality
24 | Male | Malaysian
ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Arts in Politics, Occidental College, the United States of America
WORKING EXPERIENCE/OCCUPATION
Takim began his career at ARMB in July 2023, gaining valuable handson experience in the leasing operations of Axis-REIT’s property portfolio as a Leasing Executive. In July 2024, he progressed to the Investment/ Business Development department as an Investment Executive, where he supports the team’s investment activities.
Prior to joining ARMB, Takim studied politics, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Politics from Occidental College, United States of America, in 2023.
PRESENT DIRECTORSHIPS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES AND/OR LISTED
ISSUERS
None
OTHER MEMBERSHIPS/APPOINTMENTS/INVOLVEMENTS
None
AWARDS RECEIVED
None
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