Lai Cheng Yee appointed WCT Holdings group managing director
The appointment takes effect on Nov 13. Lai, 52, has more than 20 years of professional experience.
WCT Holdings Bhd has appointed Lai Cheng Yee to lead the group as managing director from Nov 13, the company told Bursa Malaysia in a filing. Her existing responsibilities span several of its businesses, including construction and property development.
According to WCT, Lai took charge of its hospitality, aviation and food and beverage (F&B) divisions on June 1, 2024. Her remit also covers engineering, while she has undertaken concession-related projects for the group.
Her career at WCT began on Aug 15, 2018, when she became director (executive chairman’s office), helping the executive chairman with responsibilities across its businesses. The company cited her experience at BIG Industries Bhd, the Pavilion Group, Diethelm Malaysia, Procter & Gamble and F&N Malaysia.
Outside WCT, Lai has held a Tourism Malaysia board seat since Sept 8, 2023. She works alongside industry leaders there to help the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture of Malaysia (MOTAC) develop the tourism industry.
Lai also serves on the board of Paradigm REIT Management Sdn Bhd as a non-independent non-executive director. The company manages Paradigm Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). She holds 13,527 WCT Holdings shares and has associate membership of the Chartered Governance Institute of Malaysia.
