Mr. Yip Wai Chee

Age: 58 | Gender: Male | Nationality: Malaysian

Responsibilities and Scope

As Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Yip Wai Chee (“Mr. Yip”) oversees the overall strategic direction, operational excellence and business growth of Globetronics Technology Berhad. He is responsible for driving innovation, manufacturing efficiency and customer engagement across the Group’s key product segments, ensuring alignment between operational execution and the Group’s long-term sustainability objectives.

Professional Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, University of Malaya

Professional Experience

Mr. Yip brings more than 30 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, product engineering and operations management. He began his career with Intel Technology Sdn. Bhd. in 1993 as an Assembly Equipment Engineer and, over 22 years, progressed through multiple leadership roles including Assembly/Test Equipment Manager, Test Engineering Manager, Operations Manager, Lean Manufacturing Manager and Senior Product Manager.

He joined Globetronics Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd. in December 2016 as Business and Operations Director, managing the smart-device sensor business division and serving as the key interface with customers. His responsibilities covered new-product qualification, capacity planning, quality enhancement, cost optimisation and large-scale production ramp-ups.

In recognition of his leadership and operational achievements, Mr. Yip was promoted to Vice President of Business and Operations in January 2022, appointed Chief Operating Officer in January 2024 and subsequently redesignated as Chief Executive Officer on 2 January 2025.