Board of Directors

Leou Thiam Lai

Independent Non-Executive Chairman

Mr. Leou Thiam Lai, a Malaysian aged 69, was appointed as the Independent Non-Executive Chairman to the Board of RT Pastry Holdings Berhad (“RT Pastry” or “the Group”) on 18 July 2025.

A highly distinguished professional in the fields of accountancy and taxation, Mr. Leou brings over four decades of extensive experience in financial oversight, auditing, and corporate governance to the Group. His academic foundation was established at Tunku Arnold Raymond College, where he earned a Diploma in Commerce (Financial Accounting) in June 1980. Over the years, he has built a formidable suite of professional credentials, maintaining status as a Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (“ACCA”) and serving as a long-standing member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (“MIA”) since September 1984. Notably, he became an Associate member of the Malaysian Institute of Taxation (now known as the Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia (“CTIM”)) in April 1998 and was subsequently made a Fellow Member of the CTIM in November 2006.

Mr. Leou began his professional journey as an Audit Assistant at Aljefri, Siva, Heng and Monteiro, followed by a tenure as an Audit Senior at Baharom Hamdan, now known as Grant Thornton Malaysia PLT. In July 1984, he transitioned into corporate financial management, serving as an Accountant for Paper Product Berhad (now Insas Berhad) and later Kotak Kajang Industries Sdn Bhd, where he was responsible for overseeing comprehensive day-to-day financial operations. These roles provided him with deep operational insights into the financial health and regulatory requirements of diverse corporate entities.

In August 1988, Mr. Leou ventured into entrepreneurship by founding Leou & Associates, a firm offering specialised auditing and tax consultancy services. His leadership and strategic vision led to the establishment of Leou Associates PLT in October 2014, where he currently serves as the Managing Partner. In this capacity, he is responsible for managing and overseeing the entire operations of the firm, demonstrating a profound mastery of regulatory compliance and strategic financial planning. Beyond his leadership at RT Pastry, Mr. Leou holds various directorships and shareholdings across both public listed and private limited companies. He maintains a strictly professional standing with no family relationships with the Group’s promoters, substantial shareholders, directors, or key senior management, ensuring impartial leadership and robust independent oversight for the Board.

Lu Chun Neng

Executive Director and Group Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Lu Chun Neng, a Taiwanese aged 47, is the visionary founder, Promoter, Executive Director, Group Chief Executive Officer, and substantial shareholder of RT Pastry. Appointed to the Board on 12 April 2018, he spearheads the Group’s business development and strategic direction. Mr. Lu’s academic background includes a Master of Business Administration from Hsing Wu University of Science and Technology, Taiwan, which he completed in January 2022. His journey in the culinary arts began shortly after completing his secondary education at Taishan Junior High School in Taishan District, New Taipei City, Taiwan in January 1994, where he transitioned from the logistics sector to pursue a deep-seated interest in baking. This early passion led him to complete specialised training while gaining hands-on experience at a local bakery in Taiwan, a career path he resumed with dedication following the completion of his mandatory two-year military service in December 1998.

His professional trajectory is marked by a series of progressive roles at renowned institutions, starting as an Assistant Pastry Chef at White-WoodHouse Foods Co., Ltd, where he mastered cake design and manufacturing processes. He further refined his skills in the production of traditional Taiwanese bakery souvenir products at a Taipei-based bakery before stepping into the Pastry Chef and subsequently the Head Chef role at the Fu Jen Catholic University canteen. In December 2000, Mr. Lu joined the internationally acclaimed BreadTalk Pte Ltd (a bakery chain that was formerly listed on Singapore Exchange Limited) in Singapore. During his tenure, which culminated in his role as Head of Research & Development, he was instrumental in forming the pastry team, overseeing central kitchen manufacturing, and developing innovative recipes under the guidance of the Head of Creativity, while also spearheading staff training initiatives.

Following a period of international travel to survey global bakery trends, Mr. Lu relocated to Malaysia in October 2003. In November of that year, he established RT Pastry House and launched the Group’s flagship outlet in Taman Danau Desa, Kuala Lumpur, in collaboration with his wife’s family. Under his steadfast leadership, the business has seen remarkable expansion, growing from a single storefront to a robust network of 17 outlets as at the Latest Practicable Date. Beyond his executive duties at RT Pastry, Mr. Lu maintains directorships and shareholdings in several private limited companies. In terms of family relationships, he is the son-in-law of Mr. Lian, though he holds no other familial ties with the company’s Promoters, substantial shareholders, or Key Senior Management, ensuring a balance of personal legacy and professional governance within the Group.

Ju Siew Lee

Independent Non-Executive Director

Ms. Ju Siew Lee, a Malaysian aged 56, serves as the Independent Non-Executive Director of RT Pastry, having been appointed to the Board on 31 July 2024. A seasoned financial leader with over three decades of experience, Ms. Ju provides critical oversight as the Chairperson of the Audit and Risk Management Committee and the Remuneration Committee, while also contributing as a member of the Nomination Committee. Her professional credentials are rooted in global standards, having completed her examinations with The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (“CIMA”), United Kingdom, in May 1998. She has maintained her status as an associate member of CIMA since February 1999 and has been a Chartered Accountant with the MIA since June 2001.

Her distinguished career began in December 1993 in Singapore at Sam, Teo & Leong, CPA, where she rose to the position of Audit Senior, specialising in independent statutory financial audits. Upon returning to Malaysia, Ms. Ju transitioned into internal audit and corporate finance roles, notably with GHL Automation Sdn. Bhd. and subsequently with City Square Properties Sdn. Bhd. (a company which is part of the Asia Pacific Land Berhad group of companies, a company that was formerly listed on the MAIN Market). During her tenure with these organisations, she managed a broad spectrum of financial responsibilities, including internal control evaluations, treasury management, tenancy oversight, and project feasibility studies, establishing a robust foundation in both operational and strategic financial management.

In December 2001, Ms. Ju joined Khuan Choo Development Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of the MAIN Market-listed Malton Berhad group. Her trajectory within the group saw her rise from Finance Manager to Group Financial Controller by July 2005, a role in which she managed the entire finance and accounts department for the group for several years. After a career break spent in China with her family, she returned to Malaysia in September 2015 to join Ivory Properties Group Berhad (a public limited company listed on the MAIN Market) as Group Financial Controller, quickly ascending to the role of Chief Financial Officer in February 2016. She resigned from Ivory Properties Group Berhad in December 2024 and took a career break from January 2025 to February 2025. In March 2025, she assumed her current executive role as Chief Financial Officer of Thirupathi Capital Sdn Bhd, where she oversees financial, legal, and corporate finance operations across all group divisions.

As at the Latest Practicable Date, she holds various directorships and shareholdings in both public listed and private limited companies. She maintains a strictly independent standing with no familial ties to the Group’s Promoters, substantial shareholders, Directors, or Key Senior Management, ensuring impartial leadership and rigorous financial stewardship for the Board.

Independent Non-Executive Director

Loh May Ann

Ms. Loh May Ann, a Malaysian aged 52, serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director of RT Pastry Holdings Berhad, having been appointed to the Board on 31 July 2024. As a vital member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee, Nomination Committee, and Remuneration Committee, Ms. Loh brings over 20 years of sophisticated legal expertise cultivated across private practice and esteemed multinational corporations. Her academic journey began at the University of Glamorgan (currently known as the University of South Wales), where she earned a Bachelor of Laws in June 1997, followed by her Certificate in Legal Practice in 1998. She was admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in September 1999 and has since maintained an active membership with the Bar Council Malaysia.

Ms. Loh’s professional career is marked by high-level advisory roles at leading law firms and global tech giants. She honed her corporate legal foundation at Messrs Skrine & Co and Messrs Rashid & Lee, where she advanced to Senior Associate, specialising in share acquisitions, corporate restructuring, and complex legal due diligence. Her transition into the corporate sector saw her taking on pivotal leadership roles, including serving as Legal Advisor at Vsource (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (currently known as Symphony BPO Solutions Sdn Bhd) and subsequently as Head of Legal & Compliance at Symphony House Berhad (which acquired Symphony BPO Solutions Sdn Bhd). Her extensive regional experience was further solidified through senior legal positions at CSC Malaysia as Regional Counsel (Asia) and at IBM Malaysia, where she served as a Senior Attorney for ASEAN and later as an Asia Pacific Senior Negotiator, managing critical legal frameworks and cross-border contractual negotiations.

In recent years, Ms. Loh has balanced entrepreneurial leadership with executive management, notably serving as a Commercial Manager within the British American Tobacco (GSD) Kuala Lumpur Sdn Bhd (a company which is part of the British American Tobacco (Malaysia) Berhad group of companies, which is a public company listed on the Main Market) and later co-founding the law firm Messrs Omar & May, which focused on corporate, commercial and and information technology contracts. Currently, she serves as the Asia Pacific Chief Legal Officer for Webhelp Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (formerly SELLBYTEL Services Malaysia), where she oversees the legal department, ensures statutory compliance, and manages the firm’s litigation and legal teams. In addition to her role at RT Pastry, Ms. Loh holds several directorships in public listed companies. She maintains no family relationships with the Group’s Promoters, substantial shareholders, or Key Senior Management, ensuring a high standard of independent oversight and professional integrity for the Board.

Independent Non-Executive Director

Olivia Lim

Ms. Olivia Lim, a Malaysian aged 47, serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director of RT Pastry, having been appointed to the Board on 31 July 2024. A seasoned legal professional with over two decades of experience, Ms. Lim holds the position of Chairperson of the Nomination Committee and contributes her expertise as a member of both the Audit and Risk Management Committee and the Remuneration Committee. Her academic and professional foundation was established at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, where she earned a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) in August 2003. She was subsequently admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in February 2004 and has remained an active member of the Bar Council Malaysia since that time.

Ms. Lim’s legal career began at the prestigious firm Messrs Zul Rafique & Partners, where she completed her pupillage and practiced as a Legal Assistant until 2008. She then expanded her professional footprint at Messrs Ben & Partners, where her performance and expertise led to her being named a Partner in January 2012. In October 2015, she established her own legal practice, Olivia Lim & Co, where she serves as Managing Partner. Her firm specialises in the complex legal aspects of corporate finance, capital and equity markets, and comprehensive corporate advisory matters. Throughout her tenure as a practitioner, she has spearheaded numerous legal due diligence exercises for companies pursuing initial public offerings across major exchanges, including Malaysia, the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, and the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited.

In addition to her extensive transactional experience, Ms. Lim is deeply committed to corporate governance, having completed the Mandatory Accreditation Programme Part II: Leading for Impact from the Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia in July 2024. As at the Latest Practicable Date, she holds various directorships and shareholdings in several public listed and private limited companies. Ms. Lim maintains a strictly professional and independent standing with no familial relationships to the Group’s Promoters, substantial shareholders, Directors, or Key Senior Management, ensuring robust legal oversight and objective leadership for the Board.

Non-Independent Non-Executive Director

Lian Kok Wah

Mr. Lian Kok Wah, a Malaysian aged 66, serves as a Promoter, Non-Independent Non-Executive Director, and substantial shareholder of RT Pastry. Appointed to the Board on 12 April 2018, he provides high-level oversight and strategic perspective to the Group, drawing upon a robust entrepreneurial background and decades of leadership experience in the construction and agricultural sectors. Having entered the professional landscape in the early 1970s, he developed a deep practical understanding of the construction industry through various roles, culminating in his tenure as a Project Manager at Chew Trading & Construction. In this capacity, he was instrumental in steering a diverse range of projects, gaining the technical and managerial expertise that would later anchor his own business ventures.

In August 1992, he transitioned into independent business ownership by co-founding Sek Yi Building Construction alongside fellow Promoters, Lian Ah Beng and Mr. Lian. Following the successful operation of this partnership, he further expanded his corporate footprint in January 1999 by establishing Sek Yi Sdn. Bhd. with the same partners. This entity is principally involved in providing contractor services, the supply of hardware and building materials, and the cultivation of oil palm fruits, a multifaceted business where he continues to serve as a director and shareholder today. His extensive track record in managing complex supply chains and large-scale operations across private limited companies has equipped him with a sharp acumen for corporate sustainability and resource management.

Beyond his professional commitments, he is the brother of fellow Directors and Promoters, Mr. Lian, Lian Chong Wee, and Lian Ah Beng. Aside from these disclosed familial ties, he maintains no other relationships with the Group’s Promoters, substantial shareholders, or Key Senior Management, maintaining a transparent and professional standing within the Group’s governance framework.

Lian Chong Wee

Non-Independent Non-Executive Director

Mr. Lian Chong Wee, a Malaysian aged 60, serves as a Promoter, Non-Independent Non-Executive Director, and substantial shareholder of RT Pastry. Appointed to the Board on 12 April 2018, he brings a diverse entrepreneurial background and extensive experience in supply chain management and business relationship cultivation to the Group. His professional journey commenced in March 1983 within the automotive sector, where he spent over two decades honing his skills in sales, delivery, and operational management. This period was marked by significant entrepreneurial ventures, including the establishment of M.Q. Auto Supply in March 1990 and Eng Huat Auto Supplies in October 1992, as well as a directorship at Ing Huat Auto Supplies Sdn. Bhd.

In addition to his experience in the automotive industry, he expanded his professional portfolio in November 2008 by joining Hong Leong Assurance Berhad as an Insurance Agent. In this capacity, he focused on driving sales and maintaining robust long-term relationships with a diverse client base, a role he continued to prioritise after resigning from his executive duties in the automotive sector in 2017. His tenure with RT Pastry began in November 2003, when he was appointed as an Executive Director of RT Pastry House. During his executive leadership phase, he was instrumental in steering the Group’s procurement strategy, specifically in identifying new suppliers and strengthening existing vendor partnerships across the Subsidiary Companies.

In 2011, he resigned from his executive roles and was subsequently redesignated as a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director, a position through which he continues to provide valuable oversight and strategic counsel to the Group. As at the Latest Practicable Date, he maintains shareholdings in several private limited companies. Within the Group’s leadership structure, he is the brother of fellow Directors and Promoters, Mr. Lian Ming Wah, Mr. Lian Kok Wah, and Mr. Lian Ah Beng. Aside from these disclosed familial ties, he maintains no other relationships with the Group’s Promoters, substantial shareholders, Directors, or Key Senior Management, ensuring a clear and transparent governance profile within the Board.