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Datuk Ruben Emir Gnanalingam Bin Abdullah

Executive Chairman

Datuk Eddie Lee Mun Tat

Group Managing Director

Vijaya Kumar Puspowanam

Chief Executive Officer

Zajalinda Mohd Zain

Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Tan Wei Chun

General Manager, Information Technology

Nanthakumar Murokana

General Manager, Marketing & Conventional

Ahmad Damanhury bin Ibrahim

Head of Engineering

Nadarajan A/L Krishnan

Head of Planning Department

Megat Amirul Zameer bin Megat AB. Rahman

General Manager of Finance

Puvaneswaran A/L Maniam

Head of Engineering Department

Majdi Bin Mohammad

Head of Operation Department

Shashidaran K Krishnan

Head of Container Marketing

S.Veerakumar A/L S.Subramaniam

Head of Maintenance & Repair

Carlos Ravindran Marcellinus Nathan

Head of Commercial Department

Dato’ Manoharan A/L Kanapathy

Head of Security Department

G.Ravindran Gunasekaran

Head of Safety Department

Syafinas Binti Shabudin

Head of Legal, Claims and Insurance

Wardi Pamar Bin Wahid

Head of Human Resources

Chang Kong Meng

Head of Investor Relations

Datuk Ruben Emir Gnanalingam Bin Abdullah

Executive Chairman – Age 49, Male, Malaysian

Datuk Ruben Emir Gnanalingam bin Abdullah was appointed as Director of the Company on 5 July 2005.

He attended Victoria Institution between 1989 to 1993 and later, Eton College in the UK from 1994 until 1995. Datuk Ruben graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree in Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science, the UK, in 1998. He also holds a diploma in Port Management, awarded by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate. Datuk Ruben has also attended various Executive Education Programmes under the Harvard Business School, including the Senior Manager Development Programme and the Programme for Leadership Development.

Datuk Ruben started his career as a trainee in WMSB in 1999 before leaving WMSB to set up a start-up incubator known as The Makmal Group in 2000 until his departure in mid-2005. He then rejoined the Company as a Director on 5 July 2005 and was later appointed as Chief Executive Officer on 15 January 2009, a position he held until 31 December 2017 before being appointed as the Group Managing Director for Westports Holdings Berhad on 1 January 2018. Datuk Ruben was appointed as Executive Chairman and Group Managing Director on 20 July 2023 and redesignated as Executive Chairman on 1 February 2025.

Datuk Ruben is the Owner and Vice-Chairman of Queens Park Rangers Football Club (QPRFC), which participates in the English Football League (EFL). He also serves as an Executive Council Member of the Football Association of Selangor (FAS).

Outside his professional engagements, Datuk Ruben has involvement in many other business and industry-related groups. He is the President of Kuala Lumpur Business Club (KLBC), the lead Member of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) for Malaysia and on the Steering Committee for the CEO Action Network (CAN). He currently also sits on the Board of the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).

From a charitable perspective, he also serves as the Chairman of the QPR Community Trust. He has been appointed to the Westports Foundation on 5 September 2019.

He is also a Director of Pembinaan Redzai Sdn Bhd and Semakin Ajaib Sdn Bhd, which in turn hold shares in the Company. Datuk Ruben is also a shareholder of Semakin Ajaib Sdn Bhd. He has an interest in the related party transactions entered with WMSB and a perceived conflict of interest as disclosed on page 50. He attended all four Board Meetings held during the financial year.

Datuk Lee Mun Tat ( Datuk Eddie)

Group Managing Director – Age 54, Male, Malaysian

Datuk Lee Mun Tat (Eddie), Group Managing Director of WHB, is primarily responsible for controlling and overseeing multiple divisions covering Commercial, Finance, Legal, Claims & Insurance, Corporate Communications, Corporate Secretarial Affairs and Port Projects of WMSB. He was appointed as Group Managing Director and Director of WHB on 1 February 2025. He served as CEO until 31 January 2025.

Prior to his current role and responsibility with WHB, Datuk Eddie has demonstrated his competency by holding different top management roles including CEO of WMSB (from 2018 to January 2025), Senior General Manager (in 2017), Head of Commercial (from 2006 to 2016) and Finance Manager (from 2003 to 2005).

Before joining WMSB, Datuk Eddie started his career with Matsushita Electronics Components (M) Sdn Bhd, after which he joined Jutajaya Holdings Berhad and All Best Furniture (M) Sdn Bhd with his last position as Group Finance Manager. All these previous roles have equipped him with extensive working experience in the areas ranging from commercial affairs, business development, terminal service contracts, pricing, and statistics as well as credit control.

Datuk Eddie received a Bachelor Degree in Business at Edith Cowan University in Australia. He has been active in undertaking the professional programme, including participated the Senior Management Development Programme organised by the Harvard Business School Alumni Club of Malaysia in collaboration with senior faculty members of the Harvard Business School, Boston, USA, in 2004, and also attended the General Management Programme in Boston US in 2016. In addition, he is an Alumnus of the Harvard Business School.

Datuk Eddie is also recognized as a qualified Chartered Accountant from Malaysia Institute of Accountants and a member of the Certified Practising Accountants in Australia (CPA Australia).

He was appointed as the Company’s Nominee Director to Port Klang Cruise Terminal Sdn Bhd on 1 February 2025.

Datuk Eddie has no directorships in other public companies and listed issuers. He does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the Company. He does not have any conflict of interest with the Company and has no convictions for any offences within the past five years. He attended three Board Meetings during the financial year.

Vijaya Kumar Puspowanam

Chief Executive Officer – Age 48, Male, Malaysian

Mr. Vijaya Kumar Puspowanam is a seasoned port and logistics professional with over two decades of experience in the maritime and supply chain industry. He began his career with the Westports Group in January 2000 as a Gate Operations Executive, and progressively advanced through various departments, showcasing his versatility, strategic insight, and leadership capabilities.

In January 2008, he was appointed Head of Container Marketing, and by 2010, he had expanded his portfolio to include oversight of the Conventional Business and Customer Service IT. His continued contributions led to his promotion as General Manager, Marketing and Conventional in January 2017, where he played a pivotal role in enhancing Westports’ market presence and operational efficiency. In June 2022, Mr. Vijaya embarked on a new venture as the Managing Director of TALKE Logistics Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Alfred Talke Logistics Services of Germany. He was instrumental in establishing the company’s Malaysian operations and led the development of a state-of-the-art chemical warehouse at Pulau Indah, setting new standards in chemical logistics infrastructure.

He returned to Westports in May 2023 as Deputy Chief Executive Officer, where he was entrusted with leading critical departments including Container Operations, Container Planning, Container Marketing, Information Technology, Maintenance & Repair, Safety, and the Port Police. His leadership culminated in his promotion to Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Westports Malaysia effective 1st February 2025, with expanded responsibilities that now include Engineering and the Conventional Business.

Mr. Vijaya holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (International Business) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. He is also a proud alumnus of Harvard Business School, having completed the Senior Management Development Programme in 2004 (organized by the Harvard Business School Alumni Club of Malaysia) and the prestigious General Management Programme (GMP) in Boston, USA, in 2024. He was awarded the Malaysian Skills Advanced Diploma in Corporate Leadership by Department of Skills Development. Ministry of Human Resources in 2025. In addition to his executive roles, Mr. Vijaya served as a Board Member of Port Klang Cruise Terminal until January 2025 and was recently appointed as the Alternate Chairperson of MyMahir FSTC for the Logistics and Transportation Sector under TalentCorp, contributing to national talent development initiatives.

Mr.Vijay currently holds no directorships with other public companies or listed issuers. He does not have any family relationships with any directors or major shareholders of the Company, has no conflict of interest with the Company, and has no convictions for any offences in the past five years.

Zajalinda Mohd Zain

Deputy Chief Executive Officer Age 58, Female, Malaysian

Puan Zajalinda joined Westports Group in October 2025 as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, overseeing Engineering, Maintenance & Repair, and Safety. She brings over 30 years of diverse experience and leadership across advisory services, engineering and manufacturing services.

Built her career foundation at Ranhill Bersekutu Sdn Bhd, a Consulting Engineering firm before joining RAM Consultancy Services Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Rating Agency Malaysia (RAM) Berhad where her work involved creative problem-solving and business process re-engineering for diverse clients. Among the notable assignments were the Corporate & Debt restructuring of STAR and PUTRA LRT, Johor State Economic Development Corporation and the study on “National Transport Policy & Strategy” which includes recommendations on shipping ports’ roles and efficiency improvement.

In 2004 to 2005, as Chief Operating Officer of the Automotive Centre of Excellence, Puan Zajalinda co-led the negotiation of a 20-year concession with the Ministry of Transport Malaysia, resulting in ASEAN’s largest purpose-built automotive training facility.

For the last 18 years, Puan Zajalinda has held several senior roles in the Oil, Gas, and Energy sector. Her responsibilities spanned across Sales and Business Development, and Corporate Regulatory affairs, overseeing overseas Manufacturing expansions, managing key stakeholder with entities like PETRONAS and government agencies. Internationally, she has led technical and sales discussions with major Oil companies across the Americas and the Middle East.

In 2013, she joined Eversendai Oil & Gas as the General Manager, she led the company in securing its first major EPC contract from Samsung Engineering for the PETRONAS Carigali Terengganu Gas Terminal (TGAST) Project. After completing the project, she joined an Integrated Oil and Gas Engineering firm as the Executive Director managing projects for clients such as PETRONAS, Shell, Sapura, Sarawak Energy etc. a position she held until her move to Westports.

In 2017, she was a recipient of the SME ICON for the Energy Industry award, Puan Zajalinda is also a board member of Malaysian Incorporated Services Berhad and an advocate for women’s leadership.

Puan Zajalinda currently holds no directorships with other public companies or listed issuers. She does not have any family relationships with any directors or major shareholders of the Company, has no conflict of interest with the Company, and has no convictions for any offences in the past five years.

Tan Wei Chun
 General Manager, Information Technology – Age 51, Male, Malaysian

Mr. Tan Wei Chun has been with the Westports Group since September 1998, beginning his career as an Operations Executive. He has since developed extensive experience across port and terminal functions, including operations, customer services, gate and logistics operations, berth and vessel planning, and yard planning, giving him a deep end-to-end understanding of terminal operations.

He was appointed Head of the Information Technology Department in October 2019, where he leads Westports’ digitalisation, automation, and technology innovation initiatives. In this role, he aligns IT strategy with operational excellence, safety, and long-term business sustainability.

Mr. Tan holds a Degree in Transportation and Logistics from the Chartered Institute of Transport (1997). He has completed the Senior Management Development Programme organised by the Harvard Business School Alumni Club of Malaysia (2004) and the Global Institute of Leadership Development (GILD) by Linkage (2017).

With over 27 years of experience, Mr. Tan has strong expertise in terminal capacity planning, strategic yard and berth planning, vessel stowage planning, cargo terminal operations, control room operations, systems project management, and mission-critical operational systems development. He has played a key role in the successful implementation of major platforms including the Terminal Operating System (TOS), Remote P-Check System (RPS), Reefer Management System (RMS), and Manpower Deployment System (MDS).

Under his leadership, the IT function has evolved into a strategic enabler of innovation. He actively drives advanced initiatives such as ETerminal Plus (ETP), Automated Gate System (AGS), AI-driven Container and Damage detection, Terminal equipment telematics, PLCbased automation, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Digitalisation of energy, water and fuel monitoring systems and many other successful IT driven systems in the company. He oversees internal software development, IoT solutions, ERP systems, Operations IT, Customer Service IT, IT Infrastructure Outsourcing, and Cybersecurity.

Mr. Tan holds no directorships in other public companies or listed issuers and has no family relationship with any directors or major shareholders of the Company. He has no convictions for any offences in the past five years.

NANTHAKUMAR MUROKANA
 General Manager, Marketing & Conventional – Age 53, Male, Malaysian

Mr. Nanthakumar A/L Murokana @ Murugan joined the Westports Group in May 1999 as a management trainee focusing on yard planning. Thereafter, he was transferred to the container operations department in 2003 to manage the operations team.

In 2006, he headed the container department as Head of Container Operations overseeing the planning, operations and resource functions. In 2015, he was made Head of Container Logistics department before returning as Head of Container Operations department in 2016.

He also focuses on succession planning and competencies development through constant coaching and training. He is currently holding the post of General Manager for Conventional Marketing & Operation.

Mr. Nanthakumar has 26 years of experience in Container Operations and in areas of capacity planning, yard planning, Training & Development, Logistic section, Control room operations and Project management & Marketing.

Prior to joining the Westports Group, he worked for Wal Mart in Detroit, USA, as an Assistant Manager in 1998 before returning to Malaysia in 1999.

He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Western Michigan University, USA. He did his Major in Operation Management and Minor in Economics.

He attended the Senior Management Development Programme organised by the Harvard Business School Alumni Club of Malaysia in collaboration with senior faculty members of the Harvard Business School, Boston, USA, in 2006. He also obtained a Diploma and Port Management from the University of Cambridge, Local Examination Syndicate in 2001.

Mr. Nanthakumar has no directorships in other public companies and listed issuers. He does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the Company. He does not have any conflict of interest with the Company and has no convictions for any offences within the past five years.

Ahmad Damanhury bin Ibrahim
 Head of Engineering – Age 58, Male, Malaysian

Encik Ahmad Damanhury assumed his current position in 2019, to be fully involved in the overall technical matters for the new development of the 4.8 km expansion of Westports’ new terminals CT10 to CT17. He previously served as the Head of Technical Services and later as the Head of Engineering since 2000. Having joined the Westports Group in 1995, Encik Ahmad has taken on key roles in the development of Westports’ existing infrastructure and facilities. His responsibilities have encompassed designs management and optimizations, constructions planning and management, tenders and contracts management, as well as economic evaluations. He continues to provide technical supports for the existing port infrastructures, including hydrography and maintenance dredging operations.

He holds a Degree in Civil Engineering from Syracuse University, New York, a Diploma in Port Management from the University of Cambridge Local Examinations and a Masters of Science in Facilities Management. He attended the Harvard Business School’s Senior Management Development Programme organised by the Harvard Business School in collaboration with senior faculty members of the Harvard Business School, Boston, USA, in 1998. He is a member of the Institution of Engineers Malaysia, Board of Engineers Malaysia and Project Management Institute (PMI), USA.

After the 3rd Westports Expansion Privatisation Agreement was finalized in December 2023, Encik Ahmad began managing the planning and constructions for Phase 1 (CT10–CT13) of the port expansion. He is currently managing a 46-month mega reclamation and dredging project, awarded in Q4-2024, and leading the preparations for the new Container Terminals facilities. Encik Ahmad started his career in 1990, involving himself in the design and construction audits for the PLUS and Metramac Kuala Lumpur Highway projects. From 1992 to 1995, he served at a consultancy firm, contributing to the designs and constructions management of the Subang Airport Redevelopment and Kuala Lumpur International Airport projects.

Encik Ahmad has no directorships in other public companies and listed issuers. He does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the Company. He does not have any conflict of interest with the Company and has no convictions for any offences within the past five years.

NADARAJAN A/L KRISHNAN
 Head of Planning Department – Age 50, Male, Malaysian

Mr. Nadarajan A/L Krishnan joined the Westports Group in November 1999. He had started his career as a Traffic Executive and was transferred to container operation as a shift Operation Executive. He subsequently moved to the Planning Department as a Yard Planning Executive. In 2005, he was promoted as the Operation Planning Manager. In 2011, he was assigned to the Yard Planning Section as a Head of Yard Planning section. Currently, he is heading the Planning Department, and he is responsible for the overall yard planning, berth planning, vessel planning and operations of the container gates. He is also involved in succession planning and competencies development for his team members through coaching and training.

Mr. Nadarajan has 23 years of experience in container operations and yard planning. He holds a Bachelor of Urban Planning and Economy from the University Malaya, and started his career as a Town Planner with the Shah Alam Municipal. He has also attended the Senior Management Development Programme organised by the Harvard Business School Alumni Club of Malaysia in collaboration with senior faculty members of the Harvard Business School, Boston, USA, in 2015.

Mr. Nadarajan has no directorships in other public companies and listed issuers. He does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the Company. He does not have any conflict of interest with the Company and has no convictions for any offences within the past five years.

Megat Amirul Zameer bin Megat AB. Rahman
 Acting Chief Financial Officer – Age 35, Male, Malaysian

Mr. Megat Amirul joined the Westports Group in November 2019 as a Senior Finance Manager and assumed his current position as Chief Financial Officer in January 2026, overseeing all financial-related matters of Westports. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of New South Wales, Australia and is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

With over ten years of experience in accounting and finance, Mr. Megat began his career as an auditor with Ernst & Young in 2012. He then advanced to a Senior Financial Analyst role at Schlumberger in 2015, where he managed financial operations across Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya. In 2018, he became the Head of Finance at KAT Technologies Sdn Bhd, the main distributor for CELCOM in Peninsular Malaysia, prior to joining Westports.

Mr. Megat currently holds no directorships with other public companies or listed issuers. He does not have any family relationships with any directors or major shareholders of the Company, has no conflict of interest with the Company, and has no convictions for any offences in the past five years.

Puvaneswaran A/L Maniam
Head of Engineering Department – Age 46, Male, Malaysian

Mr. Puvaneswaran Maniam joined the Westports Group in August 2006 and has held various key positions in Port Equipment Maintenance and Repair, as well as Port Engineering. He began his career at Westports as a Shift Engineer and was later promoted to Head of the Port Equipment Breakdown Recovery Section in 2009. In 2014, he was appointed Head of the Wharf Equipment Maintenance Section, and subsequently, he also took on the management of the Yard Equipment Maintenance Section. With extensive expertise in enhancing the reliability of port equipment, he has led the development and implementation of comprehensive maintenance programs port equipment.

Currently, he serves as the Head of the Engineering Department, overseeing the management of Port Infrastructure and facility operations. Mr.Puvaneswaran has played a key role in managing the construction of Liquid Bulk terminal (LBT4A & LBT5) and Container Yard CT8 & CT9 of the port’s expansion. In addition to his leadership responsibilities, Mr. Puvaneswaran.M is actively involved in succession planning and the professional development of his team through coaching and training initiatives.

Mr. Puvaneswaran.M has 19 years of experience in port equipment maintenance, port infrastructures and facility management. He holds a Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Hertfordshire (Inti College Malaysia) and Master’s in engineering – Electrical Energy and Power System (UM). He began his career as an Engineer with Megastell Sdn Bhd. He is a member of the Institution of Engineers Malaysia, Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) and Professional Technologist of MBOT Malaysian board of technologist (MBOT). He has attended the Senior Management Development Programme organised by the Harvard Business School Alumni Club of Malaysia in collaboration with senior faculty members of the Harvard Business School, Boston, USA, in 2013.

Mr. Puvaneswaran.M does not hold directorships in any other public companies or listed issuers, nor does he have any family relationships with the directors or major shareholders of the Company. He has no conflicts of interest with the Company and has not been convicted of any offences in the past five years.

Majdi Bin Mohammad
Head of Operation Department – Age 45, Male, Malaysian

Encik Majdi bin Mohammad joined the Westports Group in September 2004, and began his career as a Vessel Planner Executive. After two years, he transitioned to Container Planning as a Yard Planning Executive. Over the years, he rose through the ranks, becoming an Operation Resources Executive before being promoted to Vessel Planning Manager in 2010. In 2012, he advanced to Shift Operation Manager and subsequently became the Operation Planning Manager. By 2015, he was promoted to be a Vessel Operation Manager (VOM) and, in 2020, became the Head of Section (HOS) for Container Operations.

Currently, Encik Majdi leads the Container Operation and Resource Department, where he oversees the overall container operations, manpower resources, and training and development functions. His responsibilities include ensuring that the department aligns with the company’s goals, vision, and mission while fostering Westports’ corporate culture. He also plays an active role in succession planning and team competency development through hands-on coaching and structured training initiatives.

Encik Majdi has 21 years of experience in container operations and planning. He holds a Bachelor of Industrial Technology from Universiti Sains Malaysia and began his career as an Outdoor Instructor at Wilderness Centre Sdn Bhd. He participated in the Senior Management Development Program, conducted by the Harvard Business School Alumni Club of Malaysia in collaboration with Harvard Business School, Boston, USA, in 2019 and 2024. He was also exposed to leadership assessment planning through his stint at NBO Leadership.

Encik Majdi has no directorships in other public companies and listed issuers. He does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the Company. He does not have any conflict of interest with the Company and has no convictions for any offences within the past five years.

Shashidaran K Krishnan
 Head of Container Marketing – Age 55, Male, Malaysian

Mr. Shashidaran K Krishnan joined WMSB in November 2013 as a Marketing Manager. He was responsible for driving business development activities aimed at attracting international and regional shippers, positioning Westports as a key regional hub in South-East Asia.

In 2018 he was appointed as the Head of Section, Domestics & International Logistics; overseeing Domestic & International Marketing, Conventional Marketing, Government Relation, Westports Document Centre, and Customer Care. He was appointed to his current role as the Head of Container Marketing in October 2023.

Before joining WMSB, Shashi, who has a total of over 29 years of experience in both manufacturing, marketing and sales within the electronics industry. He began his career at Panasonic Manufacturing Malaysia Berhad and later moved to LG Electronics (M) Sdn Bhd.

Mr. Shashi holds a Diploma in Business Management from the University of Business School Consortium in Australia, along with a Bachelor of Business in Marketing from Edith Cowan University, Australia. He also attended the Senior Management Development Programme at Harvard Business School, organised by the Harvard Business School Alumni Club of Malaysia in collaboration with the Harvard Business School, Boston, USA, in 2019 and 2024.

Mr. Shashi has no directorships in other public companies and listed issuers. He does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the Company. He does not have any conflict of interest with the Company and has no convictions for any offences within the past five years.

S.Veerakumar A/L S.Subramaniam
 Head of Maintenance & Repair – Age 51, Male, Malaysian

Mr. S.Veerakumar has 25 years of experience in the port and maritime industry. He holds a Bachelor’s in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from Nottingham Trent University, UK, and a Master’s in Electrical – Power from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

Throughout his career at Westports, he has a strong track record in various roles, including as an Electrical Engineer, Shift Engineer Manager, Capex & Electronic Workshop Manager, RTG Manager, and Senior M&R Manager. His expertise encompasses a wide range of areas, including Maintenance & Repair, corrective and predictive maintenance, in-house maintenance program development, conditionbased monitoring, equipment reliability enhancement, and cost optimization.

He also has a track record in project management, capital expenditure planning and execution, contractor management, project budgeting and control, and has successfully delivered major project undertakings.

Mr. S.Veerakumar is also involved in leading and motivating highperforming teams, manpower planning and succession, and developing and implementing effective maintenance strategies.

Mr. S.Veerakumar has no directorships in other public companies and listed issuers. He does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the Company. He does not have any conflict of interest with the Company and has no convictions for any offences within the past five years.

Carlos Ravindran Marcellinus Nathan
Head of Commercial Department – Age 53, Male, Malaysian

Mr. Carlos Ravindran Marcellinus Nathan, started his career in Westports in 1996 as a Management trainee. During a 3 year period, he worked in Marketing, Legal, Gate Operations, ITT, ODD, CFS and Traffic Controller. He left Westports in 1999 to join CMA CGM. Starting as the Transhipment Assistant Manager, he was later promoted to be the Head of Department for the Regional Operations Planning Center and was also the Line Manager for all CMA feedering activities in South East Asia and Indian Sub-Continent.

Being with CMA CGM for a total of 17.5 years, he gained experience and operational knowledge, which included feeder vessel general management.

Mr. Carlos Ravindran Marcellinus Nathan rejoined Westports as the Assistant General Manager of the Marketing Department in 2017. He was primarily responsible for business development and customer engagement. In November 2023, he was transferred to the Commercial Department as the Head of Department. His responsibilities currently include Terminal Contract negotiations and business development.

He holds a degree in Law [L.LB (Hons) London] from the University of East London. He has attended numerous Management courses and trainings including the Senior Management Development Program organized by the Harvard Business School Alumni Club of Malaysia in September 2024.

Mr. Carlos Ravindran Marcellinus Nathan has no directorship in other public companies and listed issuers. He does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the Company. He does not have any conflict of interest with the Company and has no convictions for any offences within the past five years.

Dato’ Manoharan A/L Kanapathy

Head of Security Department – Age 66, Male, Malaysian

Dato’ Manoharan A/L Kanapathy joined WMSB in December 2018 as the Head of Security. Dato’ Manoharan is a retired police officer, having served 39 years in the Royal Malaysian Police Force before joining Westports.

During his tenure in the police force, he served in many top-level management positions, especially in the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). The last rank held by him was Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), whereby he held the position of Principal Assistant Director in CID, Bukit Aman. Whilst serving in the police force, Dato’ Manoharan completed external and distance learning studies. He completed his degree in Social Science in 1981. Thereafter, he read Law in the University of Wolverhampton in 1992 as an external student and completed his Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) in 1997. He then did his Master’s in Law at UKM as a part-time student and completed it in 2006. He then went to do his Pupillage in February 2021 and was called to the Bar on 26 November 2021 as an Advocate and Solicitor.

Dato’ Manoharan has vast experience in Criminal Investigation, Operational Prosecution and Policing duties. He has attended various courses and training in Investigation and Policing matters both internally as well as abroad. In 2016, the ruler of Pahang bestowed him with the Esteemed Order of Crown of Pahang (DIMP), which carries the title “Dato”.

Dato’ Manoharan was appointed to oversee and manage the Legal, Safety and PR Departments between 2019 to December 2022. He is also presently the Chairperson for the Anti-Corruption and Ethics Committee as well as the Crime Planning and Prevention Committee. He also Co-Chairs the Crisis Management Committee as well as the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee. In 2023, Dato’ Manoharan was appointed to head Westports’ Cyber Security Incident Response Team.

Dato’ Manoharan has no directorship in other public companies and listed issuers. He does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the Company. He does not have any conflict of interest with the Company and has no conviction for any offences within the past five years.

G.RAVINDRAN GUNASEKARAN

Head of Safety Department – Age 55, Male, Malaysian

Mr. Ravindran Gunasekaran joined Westports in January 1996. He began his career as a Conventional Terminal Executive before serving as a Warehouse Executive. In 1999, he was transferred to the Container Department as a Vessel Planner, then moved to Yard Planning and Yard Operations.

Over the years, Mr. Ravindran advanced through several key operational roles, including Vessel Operation Manager, 5th Vessel Operation Manager, and subsequently Head of the Operations Department.

He was later entrusted with leading the Training and Development function, reflecting his strong leadership and expertise in operational excellence.

In 2018, he transitioned to the Human Resources Department as Head of Department. After a brief hiatus of over a year, Mr. Ravindran rejoined Westports in April 2024 as Head of Safety. He has completed the Safety and Health Officer training at NIOSH, as well as training on the Occupational Safety and Health Act (Amendment) 2022 and other occupational safety and health programs.

Mr. Ravindran holds a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and Sociology from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. In 2007, he attended the Senior Management Development Program organized by the Harvard Business School Alumni Club of Malaysia, in collaboration with senior faculty members from Harvard Business School, Boston, USA.

He holds no directorships in other public companies or listed issuers. Mr. Ravindran has no family relationship with any director or major shareholder of the Company, no conflict of interest, and no convictions for any offences within the past five years.

Syafinas Binti Shabudin

Head of Legal, Claims & Insurance Age 42, Female, Malaysian

Puan Syafinas binti Shabudin joined the Westports Group in October 2024 as the Head of Legal, Claims & Insurance. She brings with her 16 years of extensive experience in the public sector, having served as a Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP) at the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) since 2008.Throughout her tenure at AGC, she developed a strong and progressive background in criminal, civil, and commercial matters. Her prosecutorial experience includes conducting court trials involving anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, anti-terrorism, proceeds of unlawful activities, organised crime, as well as commercial disputes and civil litigation.

From 2008 to 2017, she served as a DPP with the Malaysian AntiCorruption Commission (MACC). She was subsequently promoted to the AMLA Unit under the Prosecution Division of AGC from 2017 to 2023, and later handled terrorism and organised crime matters from 2023 to 2024. Puan Syafinas has been involved in numerous highprofile cases, including prosecuting and conducting a lengthy trial against a prominent former minister at the Kuala Lumpur High Court. Several cases she has conducted have been reported in the Malayan Law Journal (MLJ) and Current Law Journal (CLJ).

She holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and a Bachelor of Legal Studies (Hons) from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). She completed her pupillage in 2008 under the Honourable Court of Appeal Judge, Yang Arif Anantham Kasinather. In recognition of her service with the Government, she had received Outstanding Service Awards from AGC and MACC in 2012, 2016, and 2019. During her tenure with AGC, she was also a guest speaker and trainer at the Police Academy, MACC Academy, and the Judicial and Legal Training Institute.

Puan Syafinas does not hold any directorships in other public companies or listed issuers. She has no family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the Company, no conflict of interest with the Company, and has not been convicted of any offences within the past five years.

Wardi Pamar Bin Wahid

Head of Human Resources Age 49, Male, Malaysian

Mr. Wardi Pamar Bin Wahid joined Westports Group in September 2022 as the Head of Performance Management Section, bringing with him over two decades of experience in human capital and change management across manufacturing, trading, engineering, logistics, postal, and courier industries. On 1 January 2025, he was promoted to Head of Human Resources, where he is responsible for leading the company’s HR strategy.

Mr. Wardi holds a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration and a Certificate of Accounting from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. He began his career in human resources in 2000 and has since held various leadership roles, including senior manager positions in human capital at POS Malaysia Berhad and in human resource management within the manufacturing sector. His expertise spans performance management, change management, employee engagement, HR analytics, talent management, benefits and rewards, recruitment, and business process reengineering.

Throughout his career, Mr. Wardi has led significant transformation projects, including the implementation of new performance management frameworks, HR process automation, and large-scale system migrations. He is recognized for his ability to drive culture transformation, develop HR blueprints, and deliver impactful presentations to senior management and large audiences.

Mr. Wardi has no directorships in other public companies and listed issuers. He does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the Company. He does not have any conflict of interest with the Company and has no convictions for any offences within the past five years.

Chang Kong Meng

Head of Investor Relations Age 57, Male, Malaysian

Mr. Chang Kong Meng joined the Westports Group in January 2015 as the Head of Investor Relations, with responsibility for overseeing the Company’s investor relations functions. His work scope and responsibility have since expanded to cover overseeing the reporting of the Company’s sustainability initiatives and spearheading the production of the annual report.

Mr. Chang has a Master of Business Administration (Finance) from the University of Hull and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree in Economics from York University. Organised by Bursa Malaysia and Malaysian Investor Relations Association Bhd, he attended and obtained the Certificate of Investor Relations (CIR) from the IR Society (UK) in 2009.

He began his career at a financial institution before serving as an equity investment analyst in the equity research units of a few locally owned and foreign-backed investment banks between 1993 and 2000. He subsequently worked in independent equity research and consultancy services, and in 2006, he joined UMW Holdings Berhad. In 2010, he was recruited by Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Berhad to head the Investor Relations unit before its IPO, and he subsequently joined the Westports Group in 2015.

Mr. Chang has no directorships in other public companies and listed issuers. He does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the Company. He does not have any conflict of interest with the Company and has no convictions for any offences within the past five years.