Our people are the reason for our success.
“I value every single employee who are working or worked with me in this big family”
– Estina Ang (Founder and Chairman)
MANAGEMENT TEAM
KEY EXECUTIVES
DEPARTMENT MANAGER
ADVISER
MANAGEMENT TEAM
ESTINA ANG
Founder and Chairman
FELICIA GAN
Chief Executive Officer
SUSAN YONG
Chief Operating Officer
LEE KWAK KEH
Chief Merchandising Officer
LEE LI SAN
Group Financial Controller
ESTINA ANG
Founder and Chairman
Estina Ang Suan Hong is the Founder and Executive Chairman of GLG Corp Ltd and is a member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
Ms Ang has over 43 years of experience in the textile and apparel industry who leads a 9,000 strong workforce spanning the Southeast Asia region. She grew the business from 6 sewing machines as a sub-contractor to a global supplier of quality apparel to major retailers in the USA and throughout Europe.
Ms Estina Ang graduated from Nanyang University in 1974 with a Bachelor of Arts degree and is a member of the Singapore Institute of Directors, Textile and Fashion Singapore. She obtained The Entrepreneur of the Year Awards in 2001, listed in The 300 List in Singapore Tattler, named “The Emergent 25 Asia’s Latest Star Businesswomen” by Forbes Asia in 2018 and recipient of the Nanyang Alumni Achievement Award recognised for her outstanding contribution to her field in 2019 and also spearheaded the business expansion into factory production plants across Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, Brunei, Fiji Island. Mexico, Guatemala, China, Vietnam and sales design offices in Korea, Hong Kong and USA.
FELICIA GAN
Chief Executive Officer
Ms Gan joined the Board on 15 September 2015. She joined the Company in 2006 as a legal officer responsible for the legal compliance office. Ms Gan became the Deputy Chief Executive Officer on 20 February 2019. She is currently responsible for the overall management of Finance, Textile Mill and Factories’ Operation, Business Development, Sales & Marketing including Outsourced Manufacturing and Product, Development and Design departments. Ms Gan builds, direct and drives the annual strategic sales and marketing plan and implements marketing strategies to identify and develop new customers and business opportunities on a global scale.
Ms Gan graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from University of Nottingham in 2003 and was admitted to the Singapore Bar in May 2005. She is a member of the Singapore Academy of Law and a management committee member of the Textile Apparel Fashion Federation Singapore
SUSAN YONG
Chief Operating Officer
Ms Susan Yong joined the Group on 19 September 2012. As the Chief Operation Officer, she is responsible with the Group’s Sustainability and Quality Assurance, Compliance, Outsourcing, Factory Operations, Planning and Cost Management. Prior to joining the Group, she was the Senior Sourcing Director Walmart Global Sourcing-Canada from 2002 to 2012.
Susan has over 35 years of regional apparel experiences, having joined Walmart in 2002 coordinating all the buying activities for the US Store and Canada-entire apparel, business volume of USD 250 million. In 2003, she was promoted to Business Development Director with Walmart UK managing a business volume of USD 750 million, Identify business opportunity for Walmart Global Procurement and focus on cost saving. In 2009, she was promoted to General Manager with Walmart Shanghai, managing day-to-day operation and business activities with over 180 staffs in Shanghai. She has extensive worldwide knowledge not only in the sourcing network but also in factory operations when she was with PT Pan Brothers Indonesia prior to Walmart. She managed 220 staffs and works with over 300 sourcing and production associates across 10 countries.
LEE KWAK KEH
Chief Merchandising Officer
Mr Lee Kwak Keh is GLG’s Chief Merchandising officer, he joined the business in February 2017 as VP of Sales. Mr Lee has been promoted to current position in April 2020 and is responsible for the Group’s Sales, Merchandising Functions and Strategic Planning.
Mr Lee has over 30 years of experience in the fashion and apparel industry and have in dept knowledge of the global fashion market and good relationships with the global customers/ retailers.
Prior to this he was the Marketing Director for Chenille International Pte Ltd responsible for the group apparel sale, product development, and merchandising.
Mr Lee graduated with a Diploma in Marketing from The Chartered Institute of Marketing (UK) and holds a Master degree in Business Administration from Heriot Watt University (UK).
LEE LI SAN
Group Financial Controller
Ms. Lee Li San is with GLG for 10 years since she joined the business in May 2011 as Accounting Manager, works very closely with previous FC and CFO on accounting, audit & tax planning
She was promoted to Financial Controller in July 2020 and is now responsible for the Group’s Accounting functions, Audit, Taxation & Strategic Planning.
Ms Lee has over 20 years of experience in the accounting industry and have indept knowledge of the accounting standards and maintains good relationships with the auditors.
Ms Lee is certified CPA Member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore.
KEY EXECUTIVES
LEE KIM HO
SVP, Manufacturing
RENATO C. BUIZA
Senior Corporate QA & Compliance Manager
LEE KIM HO
SVP, Manufacturing
As VP, Sales and Marketing for Team A , she lead a team for business handling and marketing support for customer under her portfolio
Area of Focus: Supervise the team duties include buyer management ; marketing/ sourcing and expanding business.
Joined Ghim Li in 1991 for over 25 years holding various position from Asst Merchandising Manager to current position.
She had processed in depth knowledge of all aspect of the garment merchandising over the years when she task to handle from junior support role to current management role.
The later part of career with the company enable her to acquired the knowledge of the management role of the business. She has the very positive and constructive thinking always believe the important of the customer, the supplier and the staff under her care. She believe it is vital to treat equally and professionally for all parties in order to build a successful business.
RENATO C. BUIZA
Senior Corporate QA & Compliance Manager
Quality is his expertise in manufacturing process and management.
Garment is his craft. Rene has ripened as the industry has evolved for over 25 years. Strongly believes in working with integrity and family is his motivation and priority. Also believes that every day is a learning process.
Doors had opened to success for him when he joined PREL Walmart as a senior supervisor in Bangladesh 1993 to 1998. Training and motivating people is what he mainly focused on. Left the organization after 5 years for a greener pasture and was hired as Quality Manager in Oshkosh B’gosh in 1999 to 2012. Works hand in hand with different departments to meet high demands and tight quality process especially for children’s wear
His only purpose is to work hard and do the job right. He sees handling people of different nationalities and culture as one of his achievements as he was able to see them successful as he is now.
Presently monitors, assists and maintains quality performance and compliance to meet client’s demands for Ghim Li.
DEPARTMENT MANAGER
RENATO C. BUIZA
Senior Corporate QA & Compliance Manager
JEFF GOH
VP, Logistics I
RENATO C. BUIZA
Senior Corporate QA & Compliance Manager
Quality is his expertise in manufacturing process and management.
Garment is his craft. Rene has ripened as the industry has evolved for over 25 years. Strongly believes in working with integrity and family is his motivation and priority. Also believes that every day is a learning process.
Doors had opened to success for him when he joined PREL Walmart as a senior supervisor in Bangladesh 1993 to 1998. Training and motivating people is what he mainly focused on. Left the organization after 5 years for a greener pasture and was hired as Quality Manager in Oshkosh B’gosh in 1999 to 2012. Works hand in hand with different departments to meet high demands and tight quality process especially for children’s wear
His only purpose is to work hard and do the job right. He sees handling people of different nationalities and culture as one of his achievements as he was able to see them successful as he is now.
Presently monitors, assists and maintains quality performance and compliance to meet client’s demands for Ghim Li.
JEFF GOH
VP, Logistics I
As a VP, Logistics I, he will be leading Logistics Management of the Logistics Teams.
Jeff joined Ghim Li in June 2005, in his long career he has had extensive exposure to first tier logistics and manufacturing supply chain management.
He is responsible for Logistics Management growth strategy of the organisation. Jeff is an organised, process driven, and has the ability to develop efficient logistics procedures, as a leader of the Logistics Teams, he always encourages staffs and colleagues to work cross functionally, and not stop at the boundaries of their job description.
Jeff graduated with a Bachelor (Hons) Degree in Finance & Business Studies.
ADVISER
KANG ENG CHUAN
Adviser / Chief Financial Officer (Ghim Li Group)
JULIE TAN
Adviser / SVP, Manufacturing (GLIT Holdings)
KANG ENG CHUAN
Adviser / Chief Financial Officer (Ghim Li Group)
Mr Kang Eng Chuan, who joined the Group in October 2010. He is responsible for the Corporate Finance and Accounting matters, including risk management as well as overseeing the group’s projects. He works alongside the CFO on all Group’s investment, mergers and acquisitions.
Mr Kang has over 20 years of post-graduation experience in finance and accounting. Prior to joining our Group, from 2008 to 2010, Mr Kang held the post of Financial Controller at Dynaforce International Pte Ltd (a SME company which won the Enterprise 50 awards for 2 continuous years)
Mr Kang began his career with local audit firm in 1996. From 1998 to 2002, he served as the Accountant of Havas Medimedia Asia Pte Ltd (a publishers of medical-book) and Berger International Sdn. Bhd. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Berger International Limited which was listed on Main Board of the SGX-ST until Feb 2014)
Mr Kang is a member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants and graduated with a Master of Business administration (MBA) from Edinburgh business School of Heriot Watt University.
JULIE TAN
Adviser / SVP, Manufacturing (GLIT Holdings)
Ms Julie Tan joined the group as Adiver SVP, Manufacturing (GLIT Holdings) in charge of the Manufacturing Plant in Batam with 3000 over workers with an yearly export of US$90 million which is the biggest out-sourcing Plant of Ghim Li Group as well as the group’s Procurement/Cost control division for outsourced fabrics and accessories from all over Asia.
Prior to her current position, she joined Ghim Li on 5 November 2001 as Senior Sales Manager in charge of Sales & Marketing. She has handled closed to US$100 million of Export Sales Revenue during her service as Sales & Marketing VP.
Julie has over 35 years of garment manufacturing experiences in Sales, Marketing, Merchandising and Manufacturing. She has joined her Poly-Allied Knitwear Pte Ltd with 21 years of Sales & Manufacturing experience before she joined the group.
MAXIM TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY SDN BHD
GHIM LI FASHION (M) SDN BHD
GG FASHION (CAMBODIA) CO., LTD
MAXIM TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY SDN BHD
LOH SUAN KIOW
Managing Director
LOH SUAN KIOW
Managing Director
As Managing Director, Suan Kiow role is to implement Purchasing strategies in order to make cost effective purchasing decisions from a group of effective suppliers who will deliver quality goods on time.
Green purchasing, she constantly purchasing products that have negative impact on the environment.
Suan Kiow working hand-in-hand with our suppliers, she spend time visit their facility understand their operation process, to some extend she visit their Raw material supplier to ensure all the products we purchase meet our customer standard.
GHIM LI FASHION (M) SDN BHD
TAN KONG PENG
Senior Factory Manager
TAN TECK NOI
Factory Accounting Manager
TAN KONG PENG
Senior Factory Manager
As the Deputy Factory Manager & Quality Manager, Ms Tan Kong Peng is in charge of our Ghim Li Malaysia production operation with specialist areas like:
Quality – fully administrate quality section in order to achieve buyer requirements. Cutting – planning, forecast daily/ monthly productivity. Packing – safeguard the punctuality of shipment.
Apart from her daily operation task, she is also responsible in leading the operation for both the silkscreen and embroidery facilities (including supplier), production line plan, sourcing & development and is also the problem solver for ad hoc activities & emergency crisis in the factory.
Tan Kong Peng joined Ghim Li after graduated from her education. She is currently stationed in Ghim Li Malaysia, as a seasoned veteran to the Fashion and Apparel industry, bringing with her over 18 years of industry expertise to our organisation.
TAN TECK NOI
Factory Accounting Manager
Ms Tan Teck Noi handles all matters relating to accounts, finance, costing, payroll, audit, tax and secretarial
Graduated from University Putra Malaysia (Degree In Accountancy), she joins Ghim Li in 1st June 2005 (1st job) and transferred to Ghim Li Fashion (M) on 1st January 2009.
GG FASHION (CAMBODIA) CO., LTD
JAMES LAI
General Manager
Mr. James Lai have been managing the factory operations in Cambodia as General Manager since January 2020
As a seasoned veteran of the garment manufacturing industry, he brings with him more than 28 years of working experience in multiple countries such as Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Guatemala, Philippines, Indonesia, China, and Cambodia.
July 2018, he joined Ghim Li and started off in Cambodia team as an Operation Manager and in March 2019 was promoted to Senior Factory Manager and rose up the ranks to his current position managing the two factories (GGF & GGB) factory operations.
BAI LI HONG
Factory Manager
As a seasoned veteran of more than 30 years, Ms Bai Li Hong continues to amaze us with her capability in managing a garment production factory. She started off as a sewing leader since 1998 in Fiji and rose through the ranks to face more challenging position of Factory Manager in Sri Lanka. She has since been with the company for almost 24 years.
Now the Factory Manager of GG Fashion (Branch) in Cambodia, Ms Bai Li Hong manages the factory with staff strength of over 1400 employees with specialized technical skill that made her an essential manager for optimizing production processes.
Trained with Ghim Li systems, procedures, and risk management skills, she has proven to be able to handle any daily operational issues and any ad hoc activities and emergency crisis in the factory.
LILY PUA
Assistant Factory Manager
Since 2018, Ms. Pua Kim Lee currently assigned to GG Fashion, Cambodia as Assistant Factory Manager. She is in-charge of cut, sew, pack departments, responsible for the production planning as well as subcon who handles the washing, printing & embroidery, all in a day duty to ensuring shipments are sent on as planned schedule.
Ms. Pua Kim Lee have been in Ghim Li since 2004 and held various position in production setting in the various factories she was stationed. Her knowledge & technical experience in fashion & apparel is valuable to the Ghim Li organization.
PEOPLE COMPOSITION
The Good Times in Ghim Li
we share we care
Corporate MTV 2015 the fun does not happen only after work.
Ghim Li Bowling Tournament 2016 A good workout and great way to bond.
Ghim Li Chinese New Year 2017
TESTIMONIALS
Nothing makes us happier than hearing how happy we make you!
As a Supplier’s Quality Auditor, I am tasked to conduct audits based on Macys Factory Technical Evaluation. I need to ensure that our factory complies to all requirements. I was promoted as a QMR for both ISO 9001 & 13485. I ensure that the QMS in GLM is effective and efficient, while I work with my colleagues in the factory perpetually to improve and stay ahead. I’m grateful for the support from my superior in giving me the opportunity to learn and work on a wide range of projects. I enjoy the challenges in this job.
Miss Poon joined Ghim Li Global in Singapore 2007 as a Quality Auditor. She was transferred to Ghim Li Malaysia in 2014 and work as Supplier Quality Auditor. Two years ago, she was promoted as a QMR for both ISO 9001 & 13485.
In her current role, she is holding 2 positions as mentioned. She conducts inline/ final inspection according to Macys requirements.
As a Quality management representative, she leads the team and coordinates the QMS in the factory.
Outside working hours, she likes to spend most of her time with her family.
I’m please to say: “ Ghim Li is my second home”. I am grateful of my superior’s guidance and advice. I feel encouraged and empowered to do even better in my work. By the way, I look forward to all the excitement and challenges that lie ahead.
Hajar joined Ghim Li in Malaysia 2018 as a Shipping Assistant since her graduation from University.
Her responsibilities are to prepare client’s export documents and reports, as well as liaising with local authorities.
Besides that, she deals with forwarders to ensure timely delivery of our orders.
Hajar is always willing to learn and explore new things.
Hajar spends her free time reading and improving herself. During long vacations, she likes to visit historical sites.
I believe teamwork is the utmost important aspect in my job. All difficulties will have solutions. I like challenges and to find solutions to any issues that arises. I am grateful to be in-charge of a main role in the production process for this company. I have learned and grown a lot through my work here.
Hafrizan joined Ghim Li in May 2015, as a Cutting Supervisor. He monitors on fabric consumptions and plays a key role in helping the company to achieve zero short shipment for every order. He gives direction on cutting methods and ensures that his team works in a safe working environment.
Hafrizan is hardworking and possesses a positive work attitude. He is skilled in using the auto cutter machine, auto spreading machine and straight knife machine.
During non-office hours, Hafrizan raises chicks and quails. He also grows his own vegetables such as chilies and sweet potatoes.
It has always been a pleasure to be in this great company! I am a proactive and perfectionist I like to take up challenges and constantly seek ways to improve. I can adapt quickly to changes and seek for opportunities to put my knowledge and skills to good use for my job.
Kathi joined Ghim Li 1999 in Malaysia as a Packing Supervisor. His main role is to monitor the target output of the garments packed to meet shipment dates.
Besides that, he sets and gives direction to his team on packing methods, ensuring that good quality garments are presented well when it is shipped.
Efficiency is important for Kathi, he ensures carton sizes fits well for the garments so that it can be shipped out efficiently and reduce wastages on extra packaging carton materials.
Kathi likes to play football during weekends with his buddy. He is kind and does social work in orphanages and nursing homes during vacation.
I enjoy my work everyday. My journey has been filled with learning and growing within the organization. I am grateful to all my colleagues here who contributed to my journey so far. I work with some of the friendliest, and most hardworking people. Everyday is a new opportunity for me to learn and grow in my professional life.
Anabel joined Ghim Li 2009 in Indonesia as a Sewing Supervisor. She was transferred to Ghim Li Malaysia and was promoted to IE. In her current role, she prepares the operation bulletin and lay out for every new style.
At the same time, she sets the standardize minute value for new operations, thread consumption, manpower requirements and equipment lists.
Anabel conducts time studies and determine the cost for each manufacturing process.
Anabel is a proactive person. She assists sewing supervisor to improve on sewer’s sewing method in order to increase the sewing productivity.
In her spare time, Anabel enjoys watching funny movies. It makes her stay happy and positive.
I feel so fortune to have a job with Ghim Li Malaysia. They are willing to spend time communicating with me so that. I can understand, focus and get my job done.
Alidin joined Ghim Li March 2022 in Malaysia as a factory cleaner. He is a deaf mute.
He is responsible for the cleanliness of the factory building. Alidin is a hardworking and he can manage his time effectively to complete all his tasks.
He keeps our factory area tidy, clean and hygienic.
Alidin is proud to be a father of 6 children and works hard to support them. He aspires for his children to be successful and be able to contribute back to the society.
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