John joined GDEX in 2019 in the Strategy & Business, Advisory Division. He assists the CEO in setting and driving the organisation’s vision, mission, and group strategies, as well as developing the group’s strategic plan in line with the direction set by the CEO and Board of Directors. He communicates, develops, executes and sustains strategic initiatives in collaboration with the CEO and other executive-level leaders of the group. Prior to joining GDEX, he was a Senior Fund Manager at Eastspring Investments Bhd, managing RM2.0bn of insurance funds. John has been in research analysis and fund management for 18 years with experience in the unit trust and insurance industries. He started his fund management career as a research analyst at TA Asset Management in 2001, and later moved on to become a fund manager at Alliance Investment Management and Hong Leong Assurance. John graduated with a Bachelor of Economics (Hons) Degree from the University of Malaya in 1999. He was appointed as the Executive Director in Sep 2024 and also holds the position of Chief Sustainability Officer to drive the adoption of sustainability within the organisation in all activities by formulating, implementing, monitoring, and communicating sustainability initiatives, policies, framework as well as processes. Backed by his vast experience and exposure in fund management and research analysis, he is tasked to collaborate and work with the CEO to optimise investment plans and opportunities to achieve the desired investment objectives of the Group. His other role is to supervise Human Resources, Learning & Development, and Accreditation Department.
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