Mr William Tan  Kok Siang ("Mr William Tan") brings over 15 years of extensive experience in the cement industry, having built his career from the ground up. He began as a Management Trainee with Lafarge Malayan Cement Berhad (now known as Malayan Cement Berhad),  where he gained hands-on exposure across sales, operations, supply chain, and marketing. This strong foundation allowed him to develop a deep end-to-end understanding of the cement business, from production, logistics to customer engagement and market development.

In 2012, he joined Hume Cement Sdn Bhd ("HCMT") and progressively took on expanded leadership roles across Marketing, Sales, Logistics, Export and Plant Operations. His track record includes driving sales growth, strengthening customer relationships, and improving operational efficiency. In 2019, he was appointed General Manager - Sales & Logistics, and subsequently entrusted with wider responsibilities covering the Sales, Marketing, Logistics, and Packing Plant divisions. 

On 1 October 2023, Mr William Tan was appointed as the Managing Director of HCMT. His career progression reflects not only his technical expertise but also his strategic leadership in delivering results and navigating in a competitive market environment.

Mr William Tan's journey underscores HCMT's strong leadership succession and the presence of a seasoned industry professional who combines operational know-how with market foresight. His ability to bridge plant operations with commercial strategy positions HCMT for sustainable growth, customer trust, and long-term value creation.

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Direct interest: 
271,533 ordinary shares in Hume Cement Industries Berhad ("HCIB Shares") 
1,832,467 HCIB Shares to be received arising from vesting of share grant

Indirect interest: 
382,500 HCIB Shares