LONDON - Anglo-Eastern Plantations Plc (LSE:AEP), a plantation owner and operator with assets in Indonesia and Malaysia, announced Thursday the appointment of Onn Kien Hoe as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective August 1, 2025.

Onn, 60, a Malaysian citizen, will join the company’s Audit and Risk Management Committee, Nomination Committee, and Remuneration Committee, according to a company press release.

The new board member currently serves as Head of Corporate Advisory Division at Crowe Malaysia PLT, where he oversees corporate advisory and insolvency services. He also holds a director position at Crowe (KH) Co. Ltd, managing Crowe’s operations in Cambodia.

Onn brings financial expertise as a fellow member of several professional accounting organizations, including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK), Malaysian Institute of Accountants, and Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a registered partner with the Audit Oversight Board of Malaysia.

His current directorships include positions at Zurich  Life Insurance  (NSE:LIFI) Malaysia Berhad and Sern Kou Resources Berhad. Previously, Onn served on the boards of Zurich General Takaful Malaysia Berhad, Zurich Takaful Malaysia Berhad, Avillion Berhad, and MAA Group Berhad.

Anglo-Eastern Plantations owns, operates and develops plantations across Indonesia and Malaysia.

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