About Us
Discover the driving force behind AscendServ. Our team is united by a shared ethos of professionalism, practicality, and passion.
WHO WE ARE
AscendServ embodies a team of dynamic and seasoned industry veterans specialising in corporate services.
Our distinguished team offers a wealth of invaluable insights garnered from extensive experience at the senior management echelon of leading corporate advisory firms.
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Professional Qualifications
Meet The Team
Leadership Team
Qualification : She has been an Associate of the Malaysian Association of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAICSA) since 1998 and a Fellow member since 2016.
Areas of expertise : Veteran in the capital market particularly in the listing and initial public offering (IPO) scene as a trailblazer in this industry.
Last position held prior to joining Ascendserv : She was the Senior Executive Director/Chief Executive of a reputable share registrar and issuing house services provider and Director/Trust Officer/ Principal Officer of a Labuan licensed trust company prior to her departure from her employment at end-October 2024.
Years of experience : Ms. Wong has 30 years of working experience in corporate secretarial, share registration and corporate advisory where 25 years were in senior management position.
Major achievement in past employment : During her 25 years tenure at her previous employment, Ms. Wong played a central role in the development and implementation of new software and new online platform to increase the use of technology to replace/reduce manual methodologies; she was most notable for bringing innovation and digitalisation to the share registration/issuing house industry by introducing many market changing products such as new processing/balloting system, electronic voting-by-poll at meetings.
These innovations raised the overall industry standards and revolutionised the landscape of the share registration industry. As the industry matured, Ms. Wong engaged actively with the relevant authorities and other industry players to develop and advance the industry.
Qualification : Jeff graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from Multimedia University in 2013 and holds the International Compliance Association (ICA) International Diploma in Anti-Money Laundering.
Areas of expertise : Jeff is a seasoned in-house legal and compliance professional, currently leading the Strategy, Legal, and Compliance function at AscendServ Group. With deep expertise in corporate services and governance, he delivers pragmatic, business-aligned legal and compliance solutions that effectively balance risk mitigation with commercial agility.
Last position held prior to joining Ascendserv : Jeff was Head of Legal – ASEAN at Vistra.
Years of experience: Jeff brings 12 years of experience in the areas of legal, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.
Major achievement in past employment : Jeff was recognised in the Legal 500 GC Powerlist: Southeast Asia 2023 and Legal 500 GC Powerlist: Malaysia 2023 for his instrumental contributions in driving organisational growth and success. He has also been invited on numerous occasions as a guest speaker to share his insights on AMLCFT, legal, and regulatory topics, including industry event organised by the Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAICSA), exemplifying his thought leadership and industry expertise within the corporate secretarial sector.
Corporate Services Leadership Team
Qualification : was elected Associate of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators since 13 March 1998.
Areas of expertise : Annie brings with her a rich tapestry of experience and expertise accumulated from managing a diverse portfolio of clientele ranging from private limited companies, multinational corporations and publicly listed entities.
Last position held prior to joining Ascendserv : Annie was the Head of Corporate Secretarial services of the largest corporate secretarial service provider in Malaysia from October 2009 to February 2023.
Years of experience : Over three decades of experience in company secretarial services.
Major achievement in past employment : Annie’s leadership propelled the Corporate Secretarial practice to unprecedented levels of growth and success, earning her widespread recognition and acclaim within the industry. Her strategic vision and unwavering dedication have firmly established her as a respected leader in the corporate secretarial landscape.
Qualification : was elected Associate of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators in May 2000.
Areas of expertise : She was a specialist in initial public offerings (IPOs) and Malaysian public listed companies (PLCs).
Last position held prior to joining Ascendserv : Rebecca was a Director - team lead in the largest secretarial service provider in Malaysia and was the named Company Secretary of 8 PLCs and 13 IPOs.
Years of experience : Nearly three decades of working experience in corporate secretarial
Major achievement in past employment : She was the team lead leading the IPO Specialist Team specialised in all things concerning PLCs such as IPOs and the restructuring of companies planning for listing, either on the Main, ACE or LEAP Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.
Qualification : Shi Mei obtained her Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) from the Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia in 2005 and was elected Associate of the Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAICSA) in December 2009.
Areas of expertise : managing and catering to the corporate needs of foreign-owned companies and multinationals.
Last position held prior to joining Ascendserv : She was an Associate Director - team lead in the largest secretarial service provider in Malaysia and was the named Company Secretary on the board of 7 PLCs.
Years of experience : Almost 20 years of sound corporate secretarial experience from overseeing an extensive portfolio of clients more particularly foreign-owned multinationals, as well as domestic and public listed companies.
Major achievement in past employment : Shi Mei was exposed to a wide variety of corporate exercises such as IPOs, corporate restructuring, employee share scheme, private placement, share capital reduction, dividend reinvestment plan, incorporation of private companies and registration of foreign branches, to name a few. Special projects she handled include preparation of Business Continuity Plan and due diligence exercise for the proposed acquisition of business among others.
Qualification : Cynthia is a Chartered Secretary and a Fellow Member of the Malaysian Association of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAICSA).
Areas of expertise : In 1999 she founded a company secretarial practice, Corporate Partners (Asia) Sdn. Bhd serving a diverse portfolio of clients including private limited companies, public listed entities, and joint ventures across various industries.
Over the years, Cynthia has developed strong expertise in corporate secretarial services, corporate restructuring, and the flotation of companies on Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. She also offers comprehensive consultancy services, providing strategic guidance and tailored solutions to meet the evolving needs of clients in the dynamic corporate landscape.
Known for her professionalism and deep understanding of governance frameworks, Cynthia works closely with boards of directors, senior management, and stakeholders to ensure compliance, transparency, and sound corporate practices.
Last position held prior to joining Ascendserv : Founder and Director of Corporate Partners (Asia) Sdn. Bhd.
Years of experience : Cynthia brings over 35 years of experience in corporate secretarial practice and corporate governance.
Major achievement in past employment : Cynthia together with her business partner Irene, successfully built and led Corporate Partners (Asia) Sdn. Bhd. into a trusted and reputable company secretarial firm, known for delivering high-quality governance and corporate secretarial services.
The firm has maintained long-standing relationships with a wide range of clients, including public listed companies, reflecting the team's consistent professionalism, technical expertise, and client-focused approach.
Qualification : Irene is a Fellowof the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators.
Areas of expertise : Irene has developed a strong expertise in corporate secretarial and advisory services, with a deep understanding of regulatory legislation. She is skilled in corporate reorganizations and takeovers, as well as company listings and initial public offerings (IPOs). Additionally, Irene offers joint venture consultancy, providing strategic guidance to navigate complex business partnerships and growth opportunities.
Last position held prior to joining Ascendserv : Director of Corporate Partners (Asia) Sdn Bhd.
Years of experience : She has over 25 years of experience in corporate secretarial and advisory services.
Major achievement in past employment : Together with Cynthia, they have successfully built and led Corporate Partners (Asia) Sdn. Bhd. into a trusted and reputable company secretarial firm, known for delivering high-quality governance and corporate secretarial services.
The firm has maintained long-standing relationships with a wide range of clients, including public listed companies, reflecting the team's consistent professionalism, technical expertise, and client-focused approach.
Corporate Services Team
Qualification: Associate of the Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAICSA) since 1998.
Areas of expertise : Corporate secretarial, regulatory compliances, Labuan structures, business development.
Last position held prior to joining Ascendserv : She was a Branch Head of the largest corporate secretarial service provider, a Director and Trust Officer of a Labuan licensed trust company.
Years of experience : Three decades of relevant working experience from her long career in one of Malaysia’s top professional firm serving in various roles and capacities.
Major achievement in past employment : Throughout her long tenure with her previous employer, Jesslyn had stepped up to new roles and responsibilities when the opportunities arose and had accumulated invaluable exposure and priceless experience.
Qualification : Was elected Associate of the Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAICSA) in May 2018.
Areas of expertise : Corporate secretarial, corporate laws, regulations, compliance and governance requirements of private and public companies and registered entities in Malaysia.
Last position held prior to joining Ascendserv : She was a manager of a large corporate secretarial service provider in Malaysia.
Years of experience : She has almost 11 years of hands-on professional experience in the corporate secretarial services industry
Qualification : Chris graduated with a Bachelor of Corporate Administration (Hons) from the Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur in 2016. She was admitted as an Associate of the Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAICSA) in 2020.
Areas of expertise : She has amassed extensive experience in corporate secretarial practice having served as a Company Secretary both in the professional and commercial sectors.
Last position held prior to joining Ascendserv : Chris’ last position was Manager, Company Secretarial Department of a company in association with a legal firm based in Kuala Lumpur with a branch in Johor.
Years of experience : 7 years of extensive experience in corporate secretarial practice.
Qualification: Associate of the Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAICSA) since 2002 and a Fellow member since February 2024.
Areas of expertise : Corporate secretarial and regulatory compliances.
Last position held prior to joining Ascendserv : She was the Senior Associate Director at a secretarial service provider in Malaysia.
Years of experience : She has over 16 years of experience in corporate secretarial and advisory services, managing a portfolio of private and public listed companies.
Major achievement in past employment : Ms. Tong has been involved in various corporate exercises, including corporate restructuring, privatization, winding-up matters, capital reduction, dividend reinvestment plans, the formation of private and public companies, and IPOs.
Qualification: Ada holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Business and has been an Associate of the Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAICSA) since 2008.
Areas of expertise : Experienced in corporate secretarial practice, focusing on regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and company administration for both private and public companies.
Last position held prior to joining Ascendserv : Prior to joining Ascendserv, she worked in an in-house corporate secretarial role and gained experience in corporate secretarial firms.
Years of experience : Has about 20 years of experience in corporate secretarial roles, having worked in both corporate firms and in-house secretarial teams.
Major achievement in past employment : Involved in a broad spectrum of corporate secretarial matters, including regulatory compliance, corporate governance and administration, corporate exercises, and other related functions.
Qualification: Andrew is a graduate from the University of London, holding a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree with Honors. Additionally, he has been an Associate member of the Malaysian Association of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAICSA) since 2023.
Areas of expertise : Corporate secretarial matters, corporate law, Labuan Foundation structures, private wealth planning.
Last position held prior to joining Ascendserv : Company Secretary for Prenetics Global Limited, a US NASDAQ Listed Company based in Hong Kong.
Years of experience : With over 10 years of experience in the company secretarial field, Andrew has worked with Malaysian and Labuan companies, having been employed at notable firms such as Boardroom, Tricor, and PwC. He also provide advisory services on private wealth planning through the use of corporate structures.
Major achievement in past employment : Having worked with some of the largest secretarial firms in Malaysia, Andrew has gained extensive experience in corporate secretarial practices, board meeting governance, and advisory matters. He played a key role in assisting PwC Malaysia in establishing their corporate secretarial department. During his tenure at PwC, he contributed to business development efforts, successfully bringing in global clients. Additionally, Andrew has written web articles for both PwC and Tricor Malaysia, covering topics related to secretarial practices and private wealth management.
Share Registrar & Issuing House Team
Qualification : In 2006, Lilian completed a Professional Diploma in Corporate Administration (PDCA) from The Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators (ICSA).
Areas of expertise : Lilian has extensive experience in the investor services industry, specializing in share registration services and issuing house services for companies seeking listing through Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). She possess expertise in the transition from manual processes to paperless and automated systems, streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency. With strong leadership and management skills, Lilian has successfully led teams and managed key aspects of the investor services sector, ensuring smooth and effective service delivery for clients.
Last position held prior to joining Ascendserv : Prior to joining AscendServ, Lilian was a Director overseeing the provision of issuing house services to companies seeking listing via initial public offering (IPO).
Years of experience : She has more than 25 years of experience in the professional corporate investor services industry with 10 years overseeing issuing house services.
Major achievement in past employment : Lilian has actively participated in the evolution of the investor services industry, transitioning from manual processes to paperless, digitized, and automated systems. In doing so, she has accumulated invaluable knowledge and expertise over nearly 3 decades of work in the share registration and issuing house services industry.
Qualification : He obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) in 2010.
Areas of expertise : Alven have experience in shared services operations within the insurance and finance sectors, supporting various functions across the Asia-Pacific region. This includes managing corporate exercises for public listed companies (PLCs), such as rights issues, bonus issues, dividend reinvestment plans, capital repayments, take-over offers, and the issuance of new securities. Additionally, he has been involved in facilitating virtual general meetings for PLCs and have managed share registration, investor services, and issuing house operations.
Last position held prior to joining Ascendserv : He held the position of Manager, Investor Services with the previous employer where he was responsible for overseeing investor services and played an active role in Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and corporate exercises for public listed companies. This includes managing investor communications, facilitating key corporate actions, and ensuring the smooth execution of various financial transactions for these companies.
Years of experience : With 13 years of experience from 2011 to 2024, he spent the last 2 years (2022–2024) as a Manager.
Major achievement in past employment : He was actively involved in handling 20 IPOs each in 2023 and 2024, gaining significant exposure to share registration, investor services, and the issuing house business. He assisted public listed companies in leveraging technology for virtual general meetings and played a key role in various corporate exercises, further enhancing their expertise in the corporate governance space.
Qualification : Stephanie earned a Master of Science in Sports Administration from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, USA, in 2015. Prior to that, she completed a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on finance and accounting at Bemidji State University in Minnesota, USA, in 2012.
Areas of expertise : Stephanie possesses a diverse range of expertise, including investor relations, corporate affairs, and financial analysis. She has an extensive experience in managing investor services, corporate communications, and financial reporting. Additionally, Stephanie is skilled in overseeing IPO management and coordination, bringing a comprehensive understanding of the financial and corporate landscapes.
Last position held prior to joining Ascendserv : Before joining AscendServ, Stephanie held the position of Manager. In this role, she successfully managed the IPO process for over 40 companies over a span of two years, demonstrating a strong ability to handle complex financial operations and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Years of experience : With a total of 8 years of experience from 2016 to 2024, Stephanie has developed a strong foundation in the industry. She spent the last 2 years, from 2022 to 2024, where she honed expertise in managing IPO processes and investor relations.
Major achievement in past employment : In her previous roles, Stephanie has achieved significant milestones, managing the IPO process for over 40 companies. She also played a key role in organizing meetings with fund managers and coordinating the annual report at Sunway REIT Management Sdn. Bhd. Furthermore, Stephanie supported the Malaysian REIT Managers Association (MRMA) and was instrumental in hosting the inaugural MRMA conference in 2019, showcasing her leadership and expertise in the industry.
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Experience & Expertise
Benefit from our wealth of experience and deep insight into the industry, ensuring your corporate secretarial needs are handled with professionalism and precision.
Professional Integrity
We uphold stringent work ethics and professional integrity in all our dealings, ensuring that your company's affairs are managed with the utmost transparency and compliance.
Practical Solutions
Leveraging our years of company secretarial practice, we provide practical solutions to your governance and compliance needs.
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Client-Centric Approach
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