Ireka names Wai Shan Yuen as group MD

PETALING JAYA: Ireka Corp Bhd’s non-executive director, Wai Shan Yuen, has been redesignated as the company’s group managing director (MD).

In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, the construction firm said in addition to her redesignation as group MD, Wai (48) will concurrently assume the role of acting chairperson of the company.

“Wai has over 20 years of professional experience spanning hospitality operations, real estate development and global capital markets, with a strong track record in financial structuring, capital raising and strategic investment execution across multiple jurisdictions.

“She is currently an executive director of RY Group, where she serves concurrently as executive director of RY Group China, RY Asset Management Japan and RY Capital UK.”