Lee Choon Bok is our Executive Chairman and Managing Director. He is primarily responsible for the overall management and business operations of our Group. Mr Lee was invited to join Asia Enterprises (Private) Limited as its Managing Director in 1973 and was instrumental in building its steel distribution business. In 1985, he became the founder and Managing Director of Asia-Beni Steel Industries (Pte) Ltd and developed it into a profi table steel processing business. Prior to joining our Group, he was a sales executive with Siong Huat Hardware Pte Ltd, where he marketed steel products from 1971 to 1973. Mr Lee holds a Bachelor of Arts from the Nanyang University.

Lee Yih Chyi is our Executive Director. She joined our Group on 1 May 2003 as General Manager and is in charge of our Group?s purchases and sales. Prior to that, Ms Lee was General Manager at Metal Commerz Pte Ltd where she was responsible for trading, operations and offi ce administration. From 1995 to 1999, she was a Senior Manager in charge of steel trading and operations at VSST Far East Pte Ltd. Ms Lee graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration from the National University of Singapore. She also holds a Master of Business Administration from Charles Sturt University, Australia.

Harmaidy is a Non-Executive Director of our Group. He has been a director of Asia Enterprises (Private) Limited since 1984 and is also a director of Asia-Beni Steel Industries (Pte) Ltd. He is currently a director of Sin Hock Chong Company Private Limited, which is an investment holding company dealing mainly with property investments, and is responsible for its operations and management. Mr Harmaidy holds a Diploma in Electronic Engineering from Ngee Ann Polytechnic.

Teo Keng Thwanwas appointed as a Non-Executive Director of our Group on 20 January 2005. He has been a director of Asia Enterprises (Private) Limited since 1986. In addition, he has been a director of Miyama Food Pte Ltd, a company involved in the import of frozen food, since 1996 and a director of Minh- Chieh Investments Pte Ltd, an investment holding company, since 1989. From the late 1980s to 1995, he was a Vice President and Regional Manager at United Overseas Bank Ltd in Singapore. Mr Teo holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) from the University of Singapore.

Ang Miah Khiang was appointed as an Independent Director of our Group on 22 July 2005. He was formerly the Managing Director of GE Commercial Financing (S) Ltd and also had responsibilities for GE related businesses in the region. He is currently the Executive Director of DP Information Network Pte Ltd, and also sits on the board of several listed companies. He holds a Bachelor of Accountancy from the University of Singapore and is a non-practising Fellow of the Institute of Certifi ed Public Accountants of Singapore.

Tan Keh Yan, Peter was appointed as an Independent Director of our Group on 22 July 2005. Mr Tan was previously the Managing Director of Redwood Capital Pte Ltd, a wealth management company, from February 2004 to June 2005. He was also a Managing Director of the Enterprise Banking department in DBS Bank Ltd, where he was responsible for business development of banking solutions to small and medium sized enterprises. Prior to that, Mr Tan was an Executive Director of DBS Finance Ltd from 1998 to 2001. He currently sits on the board of another listed company. Mr Tan holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) from the University of Singapore and a Master of Business Administration from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Wong Chin Huat, David was appointed as an Independent Director of our Group on 22 July 2005. He is an Advocate & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore and has been the Senior Partner of Ramdas & Wong since 1974. Mr Wong is currently a Director of the Singapore Labour Foundation and a member of the Public Service Commission. He also sits on the boards of several listed companies. A Justice of Peace, Mr Wong is also the Chairman of the Home Detention Advisory Committee 4. He holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Singapore and a Master of Laws from the University of London.