MEET THE
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Passionate Professionals
Transformative Impact
At Heptamax, our people are the foundation of our success. Guided by deep expertise in
automation, robotics, and digitalisation, our leadership team brings strategic vision and
strong governance to every decision. Together, we are committed to delivering transformative
solutions that create long-term value for our clients, partners, and stakeholders.
Tan Wai Hong
Executive Directo
Arthur Lee Ah Too
Lead Independent Director
Lim Meng Huang (Evone)
Independent Non-executive Director
Phuah Ewe Chong
Chief Financial Officer
Tan Wai Hong
Executive Director
Mr. TAN WAI HONG (“Mr. Tan WH”) joined Forise International Limited on 7 February 2023, and was promoted to Chief Technology Officer on 1 January 2024. He was subsequently promoted to Executive Director on 16 May 2024.
Mr. Tan WH has a strong background in automated systems and information technology. He graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering (Engineering in Product Design) with Honours from the Singapore University of Technology and Design in 2020, majoring in computer engineering with a minor in artificial intelligence (“AI”).
Mr. Tan WH has years of experience spearheading the development of cutting-edge technological solutions. His expertise lies in leveraging emerging technologies such as AI and robotics to streamline operations and drive business growth. Mr. Tan WH has worked with various tech companies such as an autonomous driving company and has also handled robotics integration projects that are affiliated with general hospitals in Singapore.University of Technology and Design in 2020, majoring in computer engineering with a minor in artificial intelligence (“AI”). Mr. Tan has years of experience spearheading the development of cutting-edge technological solutions. His expertise lies in leveraging emerging technologies such as AI and robotics to streamline operations and drive business growth.
Mr. Tan has worked with various tech companies such as an autonomous driving company and has also handled robotics integration projects that are affiliated with general hospitals in Singapore.
Lilian Goh Kui Lian
Non-Executive Non-Independent Chairman
Madam GOH KUI LIAN (“Madam Lilian Goh”), our Non-Executive Non-Independent Chairman, brings over 35 years of experience in entrepreneurship, business operations, financial administration, and organisational governance, with broad exposure to manufacturing, trading, and SME development.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Psychology. The Company is confident that her extensive expertise and practical insights will strengthen the Group’s long-term growth and sustainability.
Throughout her career, Madam Lilian Goh has acquired hands-on experience across operations, accounting, administration, compliance, and people management, equipping her with a comprehensive understanding of business execution and governance. In addition, she has been actively engaged with NGOs, contributing to organisational development and governance initiatives, particularly in the area of corporate social responsibility, including community support, organisational sustainability, and social impact programmes.
Arthur Lee Ah Too
Independent Director
Mr. LEE AH TOO (“Mr. Arthur Lee”), was appointed to the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director on 1 December 2022 and redesignated to be our Lead Independent Director on 22 May 2023. He is the Chairman of the Audit Committee and Nominating Committee, and a member of the Remuneration Committee. He is presently a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants.
Mr. Arthur Lee graduated with a Bachelor of Accounting from the University of Malaya in 1983. He was the partner in charge of Ernst & Young (Malacca Branch Office) from 1998 up to June 2019. He has more than 30 years of experience in providing various types of assurance and business advisory services, including but not limited to financial due diligence review, mergers and acquisitions, fund raising and public listing. His portfolio of clients includes those in the plantation, retailing, entertainment, manufacturing, power, energy, construction, property development, transportation and financial services industries.
Evone Lim Meng Huang
Independent Non-Executive Director
Ms. Lim Meng Huang (“Ms. Evone Lim”), our Independent Non-executive Director, has over 20 years of experience across global supply chain operations, corporate audit, financial compliance and strategic project leadership primarily in digitalisation.
Ms. Evone Lim has been a director and business advisor of AbleGroup Solutions Pte. Ltd., a company providing compliance services and digital solutions, since 2018. Prior to that, she was a regional business analyst at Chevron Singapore Pte Ltd, a company providing technology solutions in the energy industry, for approximately 9 years. She is also a chartered accountant and member of / accredited by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Institute of Internal Auditors, Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals and ASEAN Chartered Professional Accountant.
The Company believes that Ms. Evone Lim’s experience is relevant and applicable to the New Business, and also provides fresh perspectives on industries which the Group has not previously operated in.
Linus Ng Siew Hoong
Independent Non-Executive Director
Mr. NG SIEW HOONG (“Mr. Linus Ng”) is a Corporate Partner in the Corporate and Commercial Practice, the ESG Practice and in the Technology and Data Protection Practice, in Donaldson & Burkinshaw LLP. His areas of corporate practice include mergers and acquisitions (local and regional), corporate finance and governance, regulatory compliance and enforcement, employment and immigration. In his years of practice, he has advised clients on corporate and securities laws, equity and debt financing, takeovers and listing conditions on the SGX and cross-border investments transactions.
For ESG issues, Mr. Linus Ng advises clients on the development of sustainability strategies and their implementations. His ESG expertise includes the review and identification of sustainability opportunities to mitigate the consequential risks for corporations, designing practical and cost-effective solutions for green financing and to ensure compliance with the prevailing legislations and/or regulations.
Within the technology practice, he advises corporations and research institutions on the commercialisation and protection of their intellectual property rights, enhancement of their digital assets, use of blockchain technology in the IoT.
He serves on the board of directors of both listed and private companies, as well as Institutions of Public Character. He regularly speaks and conduct talks, seminars and webinars on subjects involving the Singapore Companies Act, Employment Act, PDPA and AML/CFT legislations to trade associations and organisations, and in international conferences.
Mr. Linus Ng is also an active grassroots leader and for his outstanding contributions as a consumer advocate, he has been conferred the Public Service Medal (Pingat Bakti Masyarakat)(PBM) in 2020 by the President of Singapore.
Phuah Ewe Chong
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Phuah Ewe Chong (“Mr. Phuah”) joined Heptamax International Limited as Chief Financial Officer on 1st April 2024.
Mr. Phuah is responsible for overseeing the Group’s overall finance, accounting and regulatory compliance functions, including corporate governance and internal controls. He also oversees the financial operations, human resources, corporate secretarial and tax matters of the Company.
Mr. Phuah holds a Master of Business Administration from the National University of Malaysia and a Bachelor of Accounting from the University of Malaya. He is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Practicing Certificate from the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA). Additionally, he is an ASEAN Chartered Professional Accountant (ACPACC) and a Licensed Company Secretary registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia. He also holds a GST Tax Agent License issued by the Ministry of Finance, Malaysia and is an Affiliate Member of the Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAICSA). In addition to his financial and regulatory expertise, Mr. Phuah is Microsoft Certified Power BI Data Analyst Associate, reflecting his proficiency in data analytics and business intelligence tools.
Tan Wai Hong
Executive Director
Mr. Tan Wai Hong (“Mr. Tan WH”) joined Heptamax International Limited on 7 February 2023, and was promoted to Chief Technology Officer on 1 January 2024. He was subsequently promoted to Executive Director on 16 May 2024.
Mr. Tan WH has a strong background in automated systems and information technology. He graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering (Engineering in Product Design) with Honours from the Singapore University of Technology and Design in 2020, majoring in computer engineering with a minor in artificial intelligence (“AI”).
Mr. Tan WH has years of experience spearheading the development of cutting-edge technological solutions. His expertise lies in leveraging emerging technologies such as Al and robotics to streamline operations and drive business growth. Mr. Tan WH has worked with various tech companies such as an autonomous driving company and has also handled robotics integration projects that are affiliated
with general hospitals in Singapore.