The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the activities of the company. The Board comprises one independent director and two non-independent directors, who have extensive experience and provide both local and global management perspectives in business issues. Their appointments have been duly approved by the Securities Commision.
Non-independent director

Lilian Tham
Non-Independent, Non-Executive Director

Yap Siok Hoon
Executive Director
Prior to joining Eastspring, Siok Hoon was head of the retail client solutions & services group of a well established fund management company in Malaysia, overseeing the management company’s retail unit trust business. She started her career with Hong Leong Asset Management (HLAM) in April 1997 and has held many senior management positions, ultimately rising to a position of general manager, client solutions group in 2011.
Siok Hoon holds a Bachelor (First Class Honours) in Business Administration degree from Universiti Utara Malaysia.
Independent director

Dato' Saiful Bahri Bin Zainuddin
Independent Director, Non-Executive Director

J. Campbell Tupling
Independent Director, Non-Executive Director
Key management staff

Yap Siok Hoon
Executive Director / Chief Executive Officer
Prior to joining Eastspring, Siok Hoon was head of the retail client solutions & services group of a well established fund management company in Malaysia, overseeing the management company’s retail unit trust business. She started her career with Hong Leong Asset Management (HLAM) in April 1997 and has held many senior management positions, ultimately rising to a position of general manager, client solutions group in 2011.
Siok Hoon holds a Bachelor (First Class Honours) in Business Administration degree from Universiti Utara Malaysia.

Benothini a/p Bascaran
Head of Risk, Compliance & Legal

Bor Ngee Wha
Head of Finance

Edwin Tia
Head of Operations and IT
Edwin joined Eastspring in December 2004. He has held various roles in Product and Marketing and was Head of the Business Support and Analytics Department since 2014. During this period, he led several digital initiatives jointly with Operations and IT to improve customer and distribution experience and distribution support. Edwin brings with him over 26 years of working experience with more than 17 years held in senior positions in the asset management industry. Prior to Eastspring, he was attached with various organisations mostly involved in finance and advertising.
Edwin holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, majoring in Accounting and Finance, from Southeast Missouri State University, USA.

Lewis Lam Yoke Liang
Head of Human Resources
Before his time at PAMB, Lewis worked in human resources for Hong Leong Bank and AIA. He has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting & Finance.

Ng Kai Chong
Head of Marketing

Ooi Mei Foong
Head of Distribution

Michael Chang Wai Sing
Head of Investment
Prior to his appointment, Michael Chang is the Chief Investment Officer – Fixed Income for RHB Asset Management Sdn Bhd for more than 8 years managing fixed income for Malaysia and RHB Asset’s regional offices. Prior to joining RHB Asset, he was with MCIS Zurich Insurance Bhd for 8 years running investments for both life and general insurance portfolios. His most recent achievement was the 10-award wins across various fund categories at the LSEG Lipper Fund Awards 2025 for RHB Asset.
Michael Chang holds a Capital Markets Services Representative’s Licence (CMSRL) for regulated activity of fund management and also a member of ACI-Malaysia– The Financial Markets Association (PPKM) where he is a distinction holder and award recipient of the Pasaran Kewangan Malaysia Certificate (PKMC). He has also completed and passed Module 3 of the Capital Markets and Financial Advisory Services (CMFAS) to practice fund management activities in Singapore regulated by Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). He graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from The University of Western Australia, with double majors in accounting and finance and a minor in business law.