KUALA LUMPUR: Frozen food manufacturer HB Global Lyd has appointed Datuk Michael Kang Hua Keong as executive director and Datuk Mohd Hizzat Mohd Shah as independent director effective from Aug 20.
Kang is a veteran corporate leader with over 20 years of experience in marine engineering and information technology.
"Throughout his distinguished career, Kang has been a staunch advocate for the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) sector in Malaysia.
"His significant contributions to policymaking and crisis management, coupled with his close collaborations with various government ministries, agencies, NGOs, and private sector organisations, have made him a pivotal figure in the industry," HB Global said today.
"His other directorships include serving as the independent director of BGMC International Ltd, managing director and chief executive officer of SMB Connection Sdn Bhd, and director of SMB Solutions Management Sdn Bhd, among others," it added.
The company said Mohd Hizzat is a distinguished leader in the tourism and travel industry with academic qualifications in Shariah law and tourism management.
"He also has been instrumental in driving innovation and excellence across several companies that he is involved in."
Mohd Hizzat's directorship roles included serving as a director at Al-Furqan Group Sdn Bhd, Al-Furqan Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd, Al-Furqan Management and Services and MSZ REE Sdn Bhd.
Additionally, he holds the position of vice president of Research and Technology at the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents.
HB Global chairman Datuk Muhammad Abdullah said Kang's diversified experiences in marine engineering and information technology, combined with his proven leadership in SME advocacy and corporate governance, will be instrumental.
"This is especially as the company continues to focus on food security and advance its capabilities in food processing, especially in the expansion into the upstream of the F&B business in the fields of agriculture and aquaculture."
He added that Mohd Hizzat's expertise in tourism management, along with his broad international perspective, will be pivotal in identifying new opportunities for HB Global's future ventures.
"Their diverse skill sets are well-aligned with our strategic objectives," he said.