Westports Names Ruben Gnanalingam Executive Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Westports Holdings Bhd has redesignated Datuk Ruben Emir Gnanalingam Abdullah as executive chairman of the company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Westports Malaysia Sdn Bhd (WMSB), effective Feb 1, 2025.

In a filing to Bursa Malaysia, it said Ruben has served as the company’s executive chairman and group managing director since July 20, 2023. Prior to that, he was the group managing director, a position he held since Jan 1, 2018.

The port operator also announced the appointment of Lee Mun Tat as group managing director, effective Feb 1, 2025.

“Lee has been the chief executive officer (CEO) of WMSB since Jan 1, 2018 and was appointed to WMSB’s board on June 9, 2023.”

Meanwhile, Vijaya Kumar Puspowanam will be redesignated as CEO of WMSB and a board member of WMSB, effective Feb 1, 2025. 

“Vijay joined the group in January 2000 and held various positions until he became the general manager of marketing and conventional business on Jan 1, 2017. He has extensive experience in the supply chain industry,” it added.

-- BERNAMA