Christopher Then

Experience

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  Ernst & Young, Chartered Accountants

  Jul 1995 - Jun 2000

  Audit Assistant
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  On charity volunteering engagements

  Jul 2000 - Nov 2000

  Career Sabbatical
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  Perdana Petroleum Berhad (held multiple positions simultaneously)

  Nov 2000 - Oct 2015

  • managed the internal organisational strategic development plans;• monitored ethical standards in organisational activities;• sought new strategic businesses for acquisition and managed the initial discussion, due diligence exercise, financial forecast, business prospect evaluation, funding requirement and final negotiation;• managed the external corporate communication activities;• oversaw corporate and operations management in their activities that have an impact on financial and human capital performances;• served as the Group’s liaison with trade organisations, government agencies and other stakeholders. Show less • led turnaround strategies and developed growth strategies (reversed losses within 1 year); • established strategic vision and mission;• set the leadership tone consistent with ethical values;• provided entrepreneur and strategic leadership in the marketing and sales activities which include new markets/ clients penetration and products positioning/ branding;• directed the development and implementation of the health, safety and environment management system;• directed and managed the positive working relationships established with clients, suppliers, regulatory bodies and other stakeholders. Show less • maintained effective working relationships with the Audit Committee, the Executive Management and other internal clients;• ensured that the internal audit function complies with the requirements of the professional internal auditing standards issued by the Institute of Internal Audit;• ensured the independence of the internal audit function;• oversaw compliance with the Listing Requirements of Bursa Malaysia Berhad and the regulations of the Securities Commission of Malaysia;• set audit standards and methodologies;• developed and maintained a quality assurance and improvement programme of the internal audit function;• coordinated with the Group’s external auditors to obtain efficiency in the Group’s overall audit process;• oversaw the risk management initiatives undertaken by the Risk Management Unit, and performed independent appraisals of the compliance and effectiveness of agreed management action plans. Show less

  • Executive Director

    Jan 2013 - Oct 2015

  • General Manager, Special Projects

    Dec 2009 - Oct 2015

  • Chief Executive Officer

    Jun 2007 - Nov 2009

  • Chief Executive Officer

    Jan 2005 - Nov 2009

  • Head of Internal Audit

    Feb 2001 - Aug 2006

  • Acting Chief Operating Officer

    Apr 2004 - Dec 2004

  • Internal Audit Executive

    Nov 2000 - Jan 2001
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  To attend to family's needs

  Nov 2015 - Apr 2017

  Career Sabbatical
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  Gryphon Energy Group of Companies/ De Raj Group AG (held multiple positions simultaneously)

  May 2017 - Nov 2018

  Group Chief Operating Officer/ VP - MENA Operations

  • evaluated new strategic businesses for acquisition and development, and managed the initial discussion, due diligence exercise, financial forecast and funding requirement;• oversaw the Group’s ISO re-certification exercise and its status maintenance.

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  Rennell Mining Company Ltd

  Nov 2018 - Aug 2020

  Chief Executive Officer

  • led the exploration of mining tenement area for expansion of operations;• responsible for the day-to-day management to ensure the efficient acquisition and allocation of financial, human and other resources required;• oversaw the implementation of effective internal controls;• identified and managed the principal business risks and implemented appropriate processes to mitigate such risks;• identified and led associated business opportunities;• served as chief spokesperson in the communication and promotion of positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Show less

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  Sarawak Energy Berhad

  Aug 2020 - now

  General Manager, Tax & Treasury