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Qualification She has been an Associate of the Malaysian Association of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAICSA) since 1998 and a Fellow member since 2016.

Last position held prior to joining AscendServ Capital Markets She was the Senior Executive Director/Chief Executive of a reputable share registrar and issuing house services provider and Director/Trust Officer/ Principal Officer of a Labuan licensed trust company prior to her departure from her employment at end-October 2024.

Years of experience Ms. Wong has 30 years of working experience in corporate secretarial, share registration and corporate advisory where 25 years were in senior management position.

Major achievement in past employment During her 25 years tenure at her previous employment, Ms. Wong played a central role in the development and implementation of new software and new online platform to increase the use of technology to replace/reduce manual methodologies; she was most notable for bringing innovation and digitalisation to the share registration/issuing house industry by introducing many market changing products such as new processing/balloting system, electronic voting-by-poll at meetings.

These innovations raised the overall industry standards and revolutionised the landscape of the share registration industry. As the industry matured, Ms. Wong engaged actively with the relevant authorities and other industry players to develop and advance the industry.

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Qualification was elected Associate of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators since 13 March 1998.

Last position held prior to joining AscendServ Capital Markets Annie was the Head of Corporate Secretarial services of the largest corporate secretarial service provider in Malaysia from October 2009 to February 2023.

Years of experience Over three decades of experience in company secretarial services.

Major achievement in past employment Annie’s leadership propelled the Corporate Secretarial practice to unprecedented levels of growth and success, earning her widespread recognition and acclaim within the industry. Her strategic vision and unwavering dedication have firmly established her as a respected leader in the corporate secretarial landscape.

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Qualification was elected Associate of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators in May 2000.

Last position held prior to joining AscendServ Capital Markets Rebecca was a Director - team lead in the largest secretarial service provider in Malaysia and was the named Company Secretary of 8 PLCs and 13 IPOs.

Years of experience Nearly three decades of working experience in corporate secretarial

Major achievement in past employment She was the team lead leading the IPO Specialist Team specialised in all things concerning PLCs such as IPOs and the restructuring of companies planning for listing, either on the Main, ACE or LEAP Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.

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Qualification Shi Mei obtained her Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) from the Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia in 2005 and was elected Associate of the Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAICSA) in December 2009.

Last position held prior to joining AscendServ Capital Markets She was an Associate Director - team lead in the largest secretarial service provider in Malaysia and was the named Company Secretary on the board of 7 PLCs.

Years of experience Almost 20 years of sound corporate secretarial experience from overseeing an extensive portfolio of clients more particularly foreign-owned multinationals, as well as domestic and public listed companies.

Major achievement in past employment Shi Mei was exposed to a wide variety of corporate exercises such as IPOs, corporate restructuring, employee share scheme, private placement, share capital reduction, dividend reinvestment plan, incorporation of private companies and registration of foreign branches, to name a few. Special projects she handled include preparation of Business Continuity Plan and due diligence exercise for the proposed acquisition of business among others.

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Qualification Cynthia is a Chartered Secretary and a Fellow Member of the Malaysian Association of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAICSA).

Over the years, Cynthia has developed strong expertise in corporate secretarial services, corporate restructuring, and the flotation of companies on Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. She also offers comprehensive consultancy services, providing strategic guidance and tailored solutions to meet the evolving needs of clients in the dynamic corporate landscape.

Known for her professionalism and deep understanding of governance frameworks, Cynthia works closely with boards of directors, senior management, and stakeholders to ensure compliance, transparency, and sound corporate practices.

Last position held prior to joining AscendServ Capital Markets Founder and Director of Corporate Partners (Asia) Sdn. Bhd.

Years of experience Cynthia brings over 35 years of experience in corporate secretarial practice and corporate governance.

Major achievement in past employment Cynthia together with her business partner Irene, successfully built and led Corporate Partners (Asia) Sdn. Bhd. into a trusted and reputable company secretarial firm, known for delivering high-quality governance and corporate secretarial services.

The firm has maintained long-standing relationships with a wide range of clients, including public listed companies, reflecting the team's consistent professionalism, technical expertise, and client-focused approach.

Qualification Irene is a Fellowof the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators.

Last position held prior to joining AscendServ Capital Markets Director of Corporate Partners (Asia) Sdn Bhd.

Years of experience She has over 25 years of experience in corporate secretarial and advisory services.

Major achievement in past employment Together with Cynthia, they have successfully built and led Corporate Partners (Asia) Sdn. Bhd. into a trusted and reputable company secretarial firm, known for delivering high-quality governance and corporate secretarial services.

The firm has maintained long-standing relationships with a wide range of clients, including public listed companies, reflecting the team's consistent professionalism, technical expertise, and client-focused approach.

Qualification Associate of the Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAICSA) since 1998.

Last position held prior to joining AscendServ Capital Markets She was a Branch Head of the largest corporate secretarial service provider, a Director and Trust Officer of a Labuan licensed trust company.

Years of experience Three decades of relevant working experience from her long career in one of Malaysia’s top professional firm serving in various roles and capacities.

Major achievement in past employment Throughout her long tenure with her previous employer, Jesslyn had stepped up to new roles and responsibilities when the opportunities arose and had accumulated invaluable exposure and priceless experience.

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Qualification Associate of the Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAICSA) since 2002 and a Fellow member since February 2024.

Last position held prior to joining AscendServ Capital Markets She was the Senior Associate Director at a secretarial service provider in Malaysia.

Years of experience She has over 16 years of experience in corporate secretarial and advisory services, managing a portfolio of private and public listed companies.

Major achievement in past employment Ms. Tong has been involved in various corporate exercises, including corporate restructuring, privatization, winding-up matters, capital reduction, dividend reinvestment plans, the formation of private and public companies, and IPOs.

Qualification Ada holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Business and has been an Associate of the Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAICSA) since 2008.

Last position held prior to joining AscendServ Capital Markets Prior to joining AscendServ Capital Markets, she worked in an in-house corporate secretarial role and gained experience in corporate secretarial firms.

Years of experience Has about 20 years of experience in corporate secretarial roles, having worked in both corporate firms and in-house secretarial teams.

Major achievement in past employment Involved in a broad spectrum of corporate secretarial matters, including regulatory compliance, corporate governance and administration, corporate exercises, and other related functions.

Qualification In 2006, Lilian completed a Professional Diploma in Corporate Administration (PDCA) from The Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators (ICSA).

Last position held prior to joining AscendServ Capital Markets Prior to joining AscendServ Capital Markets, Lilian was a Director overseeing the provision of issuing house services to companies seeking listing via initial public offering (IPO).

Years of experience She has more than 25 years of experience in the professional corporate investor services industry with 10 years overseeing issuing house services.

Major achievement in past employment Lilian has actively participated in the evolution of the investor services industry, transitioning from manual processes to paperless, digitized, and automated systems. In doing so, she has accumulated invaluable knowledge and expertise over nearly 3 decades of work in the share registration and issuing house services industry.

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Qualification He obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) in 2010.

Last position held prior to joining AscendServ Capital Markets He held the position of Manager, Investor Services with the previous employer where he was responsible for overseeing investor services and played an active role in Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and corporate exercises for public listed companies. This includes managing investor communications, facilitating key corporate actions, and ensuring the smooth execution of various financial transactions for these companies.

Years of experience With 13 years of experience from 2011 to 2024, he spent the last 2 years (2022–2024) as a Manager.

Major achievement in past employment He was actively involved in handling 20 IPOs each in 2023 and 2024, gaining significant exposure to share registration, investor services, and the issuing house business. He assisted public listed companies in leveraging technology for virtual general meetings and played a key role in various corporate exercises, further enhancing their expertise in the corporate governance space.

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Qualification Stephanie earned a Master of Science in Sports Administration from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, USA, in 2015. Prior to that, she completed a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on finance and accounting at Bemidji State University in Minnesota, USA, in 2012.

Last position held prior to joining AscendServ Capital Markets Before joining AscendServ Capital Markets, Stephanie held the position of Manager. In this role, she successfully managed the IPO process for over 40 companies over a span of two years, demonstrating a strong ability to handle complex financial operations and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Years of experience With a total of 8 years of experience from 2016 to 2024, Stephanie has developed a strong foundation in the industry. She spent the last 2 years, from 2022 to 2024, where she honed expertise in managing IPO processes and investor relations.

Major achievement in past employment In her previous roles, Stephanie has achieved significant milestones, managing the IPO process for over 40 companies. She also played a key role in organizing meetings with fund managers and coordinating the annual report at Sunway REIT Management Sdn. Bhd. Furthermore, Stephanie supported the Malaysian REIT Managers Association (MRMA) and was instrumental in hosting the inaugural MRMA conference in 2019, showcasing her leadership and expertise in the industry.

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