Our LeadershipS

FOUNDER CHAIRMAN

Dato’ Siew is the Founder Chairman of Genovasi University College; Executive Chairman of Ancom Nylex Berhad; Group Managing Director of Nylex (Malaysia) Berhad; and Executive Vice Chairman of Ancom Logistics Berhad.

Dato’ Siew received his secondary and tertiary education in the United Kingdom, first studying at Marlborough College from the age of 13 years before completing his tertiary education at Imperial College London. He obtained his Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Chemical Engineering and Master of Science in Operational Research at Imperial College, United Kingdom.

Dato’ Siew has extensive experience in the field of petrochemicals, accumulated over more than 30 years in the local and international sectors.

He was an active member of the Young Presidents’ Organisation (“YPO”) from 1993 until 2006, serving as the Chairman of the Malaysian Chapter of YPO and Co-Chairman of the first Regional Conference in Kuala Lumpur in 1998. During his tenure as a member of the International Board of YPO from 2000 to 2003, he was Chairman of YPO’s Global Leadership Congress in Beijing in 2003. He was also a past President of the Imperial College Alumni of Malaysia and a past Governor on the Board of Governors of Marlborough College Malaysia.

Dato’ (Dr.) Siew Ka Wai.
Founding Chairman
Genovasi University College

PRESIDENT

Professor James Nga, the President of Genovasi has over 23 years’ experience in the managing the education institution. During his more than two decades of involvement in the Malaysian higher education, Professor Nga has been instrumental being part of the successful expansion and overall growth of a local college which was then upgraded to a university college and eventually, a full university status.

Professor Nga excelled in managing both the Academic and Non-Academic functions in the university and is heavily involved in academic research, university ratings and foreign institutions collaborations.

Presently, Professor Nga is the Visiting Professor at 6 Higher Education Institutions in the People’s Republic of China including Luoyang Normal University in Henan Province; Guangzhou City Polytechnic; Lingnan Institute of Technology; both in Guandong Province; HuaiHua University in Hunan Province; and HeZe Institute of Technology; HeZe University in Heze, Shandong Province; and Bharat University, Republic of India.

Professor Dr. James Nga
President
Genovasi University College

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Professor Thomas Leong, the Managing Director of Genovasi is a top educator and Edupreuner for all his active career life. Professor Leong is renowned in the marketplace, having played instrumental roles in founding various institutions, colleges and universities.

Professor Thomas Leong helped founded UNITAR, International University of Malaya Wales (IUMW) and Genovasi universities. He also popularized the Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) program nationwide through the then HRDF.

An excellent Trainer and Motivator in higher education, Professor Leong is now heading the Genovasi Centre for Higher Learning (CHL) as its Principal and CEO to champion the executive, industrial and professional lifelong learning programs.

Professor Dr. Thomas Leong
Managing Director
Genovasi University College.

VICE CHANCELLOR

Professor Mohd Taipor Suhadah is currently serving as the Vice Chancellor of Genovasi University College. He has more than 30 years of experience in fields of education and training. Prior to joining Genovasi, Professor Mohd Taipor held several senior level positions in education and training including University Fellow of UUM, Chief Operating Officer of the MII, and Senior VP of ITTAR.

Professor Mohd Taipor holds DBA from UUM and MBA from Drake University, USA. He also holds professional qualifications in financial planning from Malaysian Financial Planning Council of which he is also a Fellow Member of the body.

Currently, Professor Mohd Taipor sits in the Board of The Academy of Risk Management Malaysia. His research interest are in risk management, insurance, and strategic management.

Professor Dr. Mohd Taipor Suhadah
Vice Chancellor
Genovasi University College.