Mr. Lau Bik Soon was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Company on 13 August 2008 and assumed the role of REDtone’s Group Chief Executive Officer (“Group CEO”) on 8 July 2011. He holds a First Class Honours Degree in Electrical Engineering from University Technology Malaysia.

Mr. Lau has been a vocal advocate of digital transformation, recognizing its critical role in driving business sustainability and growth. He has consistently championed the adoption of advanced technologies and the integration of ESG principles as essential components of the Company’s strategic direction. He is also a strong proponent of leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to deliver real-world results, driving operational efficiency and transforming businesses for the Company and its clients. Under his leadership, the Company has undergone a remarkable evolution from a discounted call provider to an integrated telecommunications service provider. Today, REDtone’s offerings encompass Telecommunications, Managed Telecommunications Network Services and Cloud, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT).

His tenure as Group CEO has been marked by significant achievements, including consistent recognition at The Edge Malaysia Centurion Club & Corporate Awards. Over the past three consecutive years, REDtone has received a total of 7 accolades, with multiple wins in categories such as “Highest Growth in Profit After Tax Over Three Years”, “Highest Return on Equity Over Three Years” and “Highest Returns to Shareholders Over Three Years”. These recognitions highlight the Company’s resilience, strong foundation, and exceptional performance in a challenging business environment.

With more than 30 years of experience in the information and communication technology and telecommunications industry, Mr. Lau’s illustrious career includes key positions with international organisations such as Cisco Systems, Sun Microsystems, Compaq Computer, TQC Consultant (IT Division) Sdn. Bhd. and Motorola. Prior to joining REDtone, he served as the Country Manager for Hitachi Data Systems Malaysia.

Throughout his corporate journey, Mr. Lau has showcased exceptional capabilities, earning a range of management excellence awards. Among other prestigious regional accolades are the 2023 Vistage Singapore & Malaysia “Lifetime Achievement Award” and the 2014 Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Award. These recognitions underscore his steadfast commitment to excellence and his significant impact on the industry.

Mr. Lau does not hold any other directorship in any other public companies or public listed companies.