Lau Bik Soon
Group Chief Executive Officer
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 Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
Mr. Lau has been a vocal advocate of digital transformation, championing advanced technologies and environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles as strategic drivers of sustainable growth. He is also a strong proponent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance efficiency, deliver tangible business outcomes and create value for the Company and its clients.
Under his leadership, REDtone has evolved from a discounted call provider into an integrated telecommunications and digital solutions provider. Today, its offerings span three core areas: Telecommunications, Managed Telco Network Services and Digital Technology Solutions.
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 five (5) consecutive years, REDtone has received a total of eight (8) 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 underscore the Company’s resilience, strong foundation, and sustained performance amid a challenging business environment.
With more than 30 years of experience in the information and communication technology (“ICT”) and telecommunications industries, Mr. Lau’s distinguished 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.