Kua sian kooi biography of william

Joanne Kua, the young chief executive officer of KSK Group Berhad, is typical of the next generation of family business leaders.

After pursuing a successful career beyond her native Malaysia, she has returned home determined to leave her mark, yet is aware of the need to prove herself.

Her profile fits the general outlines of a PricewaterhouseCoopers report Great Expectations: The Next Generation of Family Business Leaders, released last year.

Ms Kua, originally from Kuala Lumpur, comes from insurance royalty.

Ms Kua, originally from Kuala Lumpur, comes from insurance royalty.

In March acquired controlling stake in Singapore rival Medi-Flex.

From a humble start as an insurance salesman, Kua Sian Kooi today is on the Forbes magazine list of the 40 richest people in Malaysia.

Save for Tan Sri Dato' Paduka Kua Sian Kooi and Datuk Kua Chung Sen, who are his brothers, he has no other relationships with any Directors of KAB. He has.

Kua Sian Kooi, is the executive chairman that handles most strategic decisions.

Based on interviews with 268 young leaders of family businesses in 31 countries, it showed that 70% previously worked outside the family business. Most believe they need to work harder than others in the same position, and 88% want to leave a distinctive stamp and do something special with the business.

Despite their younger age, they tend to have values rooted in the culture and identity or "DNA" of their family business.

In the case of Joanne Kua, her father -- she always refers to him as "The Chairman" -- is Tan