Mr. Liaw Way Gian

Age: 41 | Gender: Male | Nationality: Malaysian

Responsibilities and Scope

As Executive Director, Mr. Liaw Way Gian (“Mr. Liaw”) contributes to the Group’s strategic development and reviews operational performance and significant business matters within his executive remit.

Mr. Liaw's background in software development, systems implementation and digital business shapes how he evaluates technology proposals and opportunities to improve business processes. He contributes to management discussions on the commercial and operational implications of proposed initiatives, and on how well they fit the Group's priorities.

He is also building his knowledge of the artificial intelligence ("AI") industry, with the aim of identifying and implementing AI solutions that suit the Group's operations.

Professional Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology, INTI College, Malaysia

Professional Experience

Mr. Liaw has more than 20 years of experience in technology, software development and digital transformation.

He started his career in 2006 as a Solution Analyst at Cuscapi Berhad, working on the research and development of point-of-sale and call-centre systems for regional clients such as Pizza Hut (Philippines), Scoozi Pizza (Thailand), Babela Kitchen (China) and KFC (Vietnam). In 2009 he was promoted to Solutions Consultant, handling pre-sales and implementation support across several ASEAN markets.

From 2011 to 2014, he worked as a Solutions Consultant at Infrasys Malaysia and Agilysys Malaysia, managing hospitality technology projects for clients including Shangri-La Hotels, Kampachi Group, Old Town Kopitiam Asia Pacific, Resorts World Genting and Mandarin Oriental Hotel Kuala Lumpur.

He then moved into mobile application development from 2014 to 2016 and afterwards founded Raya Global Capital Management Sdn. Bhd. From 2016 to 2022, he led the company's operations in software development, e-commerce and digital business expansion.

Since 2022, Mr. Liaw has held senior leadership and board positions at several companies listed on Bursa Malaysia. He served as Chief Executive Officer of an investment holding company with interests in ICT and point-of-sale solutions, financial services and semiconductors. He also sat on the boards of a building materials group and an investment holding company.

Directorship(s) in Listed Issuers and/or Public Companies

Nil