Change in Boardroom
| WCT HOLDINGS BERHAD |
| Date of change | 01 Nov 2025 |
| Name | DR SOFIAH BINTI ABD RAHMAN |
| Age | 65 |
| Gender | Female |
| Nationality | Malaysia |
| Designation | Independent Director |
| Directorate | Independent and Non Executive |
| Type of change | Appointment |
Qualifications
| No | Qualifications |
Major/Field of Study |
Institute/University |
Additional Information |
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Doctorate
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PhD in Retailing |
University of Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom |
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Masters
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MBA (Marketing) |
University of Tampa, United States of America |
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Degree
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B.Sc. Marketing |
University of West Virginia, United States of America |
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Diploma
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Accountancy |
Universiti Teknologi MARA |
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| Working experience and occupation | Dr. Sofiah Binti Abd Rahman began her career at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Johor in 1987, where she served as a Marketing Lecturer and later as ETR Coordinator. In 1992, she joined UiTM Shah Alam as a Lecturer in Marketing and Retailing and subsequently, a Course Tutor for the BBA (Hons) Retail Management program. During her tenure with UiTM, Dr. Sofiah demonstrated exceptional leadership through a series of key administrative roles. She served as Head of Strategic Unit, Faculty of Business Management (2000-2004), Head of Centre for Retail Studies (CENTREX) (2002-2008), and Head of Department - Marketing (Faculty of Business Management) in 2009, before being appointed as the Deputy Dean of Research and Consultancy (Faculty of Business Management) (2009-2011). Her contributions to academic excellence culminated in her promotion to Professor of Marketing/Retailing (2011-2020). Dr. Sofiah also held senior leadership positions including Group CEO of UiTM Holdings Sdn Bhd (2011-2013), Director of the Institute of Business Excellence (UiTM) (2014-2020), and later Consultant to the Institute of Business Excellence (UiTM) (2020-2025). In addition to her academic achievements, Dr. Sofiah has an extensive record of industry collaboration. She has served as a consultant and advisor to leading corporations such as PERNAMA (Perwira Niaga Malaysia), Carrefour (Aeon Big), Tesco, Aeon Jusco, Proton Commerce, Tenaga Nasional Berhad, Telekom Malaysia, L'Oral (M) Sdn Bhd, Baerlocher (M) Sdn Bhd, and Mydin Holdings Sdn Bhd. |
| Directorships in public companies and listed issuers (if any) | NIL |
| Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuer | NIL |
| Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuer | NIL |
| Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiaries | NIL |
Announcement Info
| Company Name | WCT HOLDINGS BERHAD |
| Stock Name | WCT |
| Date Announced | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Category | Change in Boardroom |
| Reference Number | C03-29102025-00017 |