Professor Lin Xiang Xiong is the founder and Executive Chairman of CNMC. He is responsible for formulating the Group's strategic plans and policies, directing and overseeing the daily activities of mining operations, seeking sustainable business development and expansion from time to time. In 2004, he was appointed as the chief advisor on Kelantan-China International Trade for the Kelantan State Government. For decades, he combines arts and economic endeavour in his stride with good ability to take on the world; and his effort at fusing into one the multifaceted spiritual and material civilizations has won him praise and universal acceptance.
In 2013, he published five volumes of his painting collections (one set), six volumes of essay collections and four volumes of Introduction of Lin's Art. In 2017, he published the other four volumes of the art reviews and three volumes of essay collections (consisting of nine volumes of essay collections and nine volumes of arts review). In 2021, he published two volumes of "Epidemic Enlightenment" (essay collection and artwork collection). In 2023, he published two volumes of "Indulging Thoughts on the Pandemic and Art" (artwork collection).
From 1968 to 1987, he held seven solo exhibitions in Singapore and Bangkok, Thailand. In 1990, 1994 and 2013, he was invited by the Ministry of Culture of the People's Republic of China to hold solo arts exhibitions in Beijing, Shanghai, Taiyuan, Xi'an and Zhengzhou. His artworks are widely collected by museums, prestigious universities and tertiary institutions such as the National Art Museum of China, Peking University and the Chinese National Academy of Arts. He is the founder and President of the Global Chinese Arts and Culture Society.
In 2004, he was appointed as a Distinguished Visiting Research Fellow by the Chinese National Academy of Arts. In 2011, he was appointed as a visiting professor at Beijing Language and Culture University. In 2014, he was awarded as a Research Professor by the Academy of Oriental Studies and as a Guest Professor by the School of Arts, Peking University. In 2017, he was appointed as the Senior Research Fellow by the Institute for Advanced Studies in Arts and Humanities, Chinese National Academy of Arts.
From 2013 to 2015, a 3-year world tour exhibition of a selection of his artworks over the past 50 years was held in various cities. In 2013, his first exhibition was held in the National Art Museum of China, Beijing. In May 2015, he was invited to hold a three-month solo art exhibition in Bois du Cazier, Belgium (listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site). This exhibition was also listed as one of the official programs of "Mons 2015, European Capital of Culture". With his first exhibition held in Europe, his artworks are widely recognised by the European public. In May 2016, a 3-week grand art exhibition of Professor Lin's works titled "Art for Peace", calling for dialogue on arts between the East and the West, was held in UNESCO headquarters, Paris. In March 2017, Professor Lin and Mr. Lech Walesa, the former President of Poland as well as the Nobel Laureate had a conversation on "Art for Peace" at the Senate, Luxembourg Palace, France. Meanwhile, "The First International Penang Forum - The Belt and Road Initiative and Southeast Asia'" was organised by Professor Lin and was successfully held in Penang, Malaysia. In August 2017, Professor Lin gave the opening and keynote speech in the "World Humanities Conference" which was co-held by UNESCO and the International Council for Philosophy and Humanistic Studies (CIPSH) at Liege, Belgium. In 2019, the "2nd Art for Peace Forum" was held in Penang, Malaysia. Professor Lin is an advocate of the worldwide project "Art for Peace" and "Cultural Dialogue".
Choo Chee Kong is the Executive Vice Chairman of CNMC. He is responsible for the formulation of the strategic direction and expansion plans as well as the corporate governance of the Group. As a former investment banker, he has been involved in the successful listing of more than 200 companies from countries including Singapore, Malaysia, the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, Philippines, Taiwan and Australia.
Lim Kuoh Yang is the Executive Director and the Chief Executive Officer of CNMC. He is responsible for implementing the strategic plans and policies as well as managing the mining operations of the Group. He has over 20 years of experience in the mining industry. He was formerly the chief operation officer of Innovation World-Wide Group Pte Ltd (IWG) and its group of companies, which are principally engaged in the business of trading of building materials and mining, processing and marketing, distribution and sale of dimension stones. He has driven the successful exploration and operation of various marble and granite dimension stone mine, and provided consulting and project management services in association with sub-contracted mining projects.
Sovann Giang is the Lead Independent Director of CNMC and the Chairman of the Audit Committee, as well as a member of the Remuneration and Nominating Committees. He has over 30 years of experience in business management, corporate governance, risk management, financial management, and ESG reporting. Mr. Giang is the Senior Director of Business Consulting at RSM Singapore, where he is involved in Sustainability Service and Not-for-Profit Practice. He also teaches corporate governance, risk management, and sustainability reporting at Singapore Management University and the Singapore University of Social Sciences. He has served as an independent director for multiple SGX-listed companies and previously the Executive Director of the Singapore Institute of Directors. Mr. Giang is a Chartered Accountant (Singapore and Canada) and a Senior Accredited Board Director of the Singapore Institute of Directors. He holds a Bachelor of Administration from the University of Regina, Canada, and has experience across many industries including aerospace, mining, oil and gas, real estate, and telecommunications.
Chooi Pey Nee is the Independent Director of CNMC, the Chairman of the Remuneration Committee, as well as a member of the Audit and Nominating Committees. She has over 25 years of experience in audit, securities, fund management operations, and compliance. She is currently a Non-Executive Director of TBK & Sons Holdings Limited, a company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Previously, she served as an Independent Non-Executive Director of GT Steel Construction Group Limited (now known as Plateau Treasures Limited), a company listed on the GEM of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Ms. Chooi holds a Bachelor of Accounting (Honors) degree from the University of Malaya, Malaysia. She has held senior compliance and risk management roles in various financial institutions, including Soochow Securities CSSD (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. and Four Seasons Asia Investment Pte. Ltd.
Chooi Pey Nee is the Independent Director of CNMC, serving as the Chairman of the Nominating Committee and a member of the Audit and Remuneration Committees. She has over 20 years of experience in corporate finance, compliance, and governance. Ms. Keng is currently the Director of Corporate Services at Momentum Corporate Services FZ LLC since April 2024. Prior to this, she held various senior positions such as Vice President of Corporate Development at technology solutions provider, Chief Compliance Officer at digital exchange and Director of a corporate advisory and finance services. Ms. Keng holds a Bachelor of Business (Economics and Finance) from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia. Her extensive experience spans across various industries, including corporate finance, technology and digital exchange.