MADAM GAN KA OOI

Malaysia

Female

38

Non-Independent Director

Non Independent and Non Executive

Gan Ka Ooi ("Amy Gan") began her career in 2011 as a Research Technologist at George Weston Foods Ltd., where she coordinated cereal applications development and contributed to the industry's wheat quality analysis database. In the same year, she worked part-time as a Private Practice Dietitian in Sydney, helping patients manage chronic diseases like diabetes and obesity through nutrition assessment and consultations. She also conducted menu assessments and redevelopment for aged care facilities and organised community health talks to promote healthy eating.
In 2012, Amy Gan joined Kawan Food Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd. as Research & Development Manager, leading new product development projects, including the first of its kind healthier choice Low GI Indian Flat Breads, and improving production processes for food safety compliance. In 2017, Amy Gan took on the role of Analytical Laboratory Manager; where she designed and commissioned an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited analytical laboratory to meet Kawan Foods internal analytical needs.
Since 2020, Amy Gan served as the Operations & Compliance Manager at Food Valley Sdn. Bhd., enhancing operational efficiency and achieving ISO 22000 certification. She was appointed as Director at Food Valley Sdn. Bhd. in year 2023.
Currently, Amy Gan is the Head of Research & Development of Kawan Food. She focuses on driving product innovation and food safety.

1. Gan Ka Ooi is the daughter of Gan Thiam Chai, the Executive Chairman of Kawan Food Berhad (retires from the Board of Kawan Food Berhad on 16 October 2024), who is deemed interested pursuant to Section 8 of the Companies Act 2016 by virtue of his substantial shareholdings in GFG (L) Foundation.
2. Gan Ka Ooi is the daughter of Kwan Sok Kay, who is deemed interested pursuant to Section 8 of the Companies Act 2016 by virtue of her substantial shareholdings in GFG (L) Foundation.
3. Gan Ka Ooi is the sister of Gan Ka Bien and Gan Ka Hui, the Directors of Kawan Food Berhad.
4. Gan Ka Ooi is the spouse of Yeap Chee Keong, the Chief Operating Officer of Kawan Food Berhad.

Related party transaction which has been disclosed in the Circular to Shareholders of the Company dated 30 April 2024.