What's Up - July 2019 What's Up - July 2019 | Page 27

Q: What influences you?
There are three things; firstly, RESULTS: the
burning desire to achieve and get good
sustainable results; Passion of ensuring
everything we do helps to strengthen the
company drives me. Secondly, DOING IT THE
RIGHT WAY: Just achieving results is easy,
however, getting these results the right way
always brings challenges. Being driven by the
right way of doing things helps sustainability
and guaranteed success. And thirdly, PEOPLE:
Our people are our greatest assets. Relentless
focus on people in regards to capability,
competence, work life balance and feeling
proud of being an Etikan is and will remain my
core focus. I am proud of our team and want
to ensure that we come out stronger, better,
sharper and most importantly happier. We are
a family and a happy family.
Q: Who are the other CEOs that you look up
to?
I have worked with many great leaders. There
are many CEOs who may not be that visible but
are in fact very effective leaders. I still look up
to these great people that I have had the
privilege to work with. I am proud of Etika and
the leadership our previous CEO gave to Etika.
Something for me to build on from here.
Q: What is that one word that best describes
you?
I don’t have that one word but if I had to
make a choice it would definitely be
something about influence. I am driven by
creating and influence and being influenced in
every part of my life. Learning never stops. I
have a burning need to continue to learn and
learn from everyone and feel more educated
every day. The day we stop to learn, we start
to rust and deteriorate.
Q: Trends that you're loving in Etika?
The people! Definitely the people! I’m
loving the family as well as the Etikan
culture which I hope to further strengthen.
I’m proud of Etika and proud of being part
of this company.
Q: Favourite place to travel around in
Malaysia?
I love beaches and islands. My favourites in
this country are Tioman, Langkawi, Penang
and also this particular resort in Tanjung
Aru.
Q: What's excites you about 2019?
My second son is going to the university in
Canada. He will be joining his elder brother
who is already there. My household is
getting smaller but I am excited about him
starting an exciting and new chapter in his
life. On the business side, my hope is for a
stronger performance driven by a team that
is stronger and happier.