Wise Up

Firmly in pursuit of Paramount Corporation Berhad’s vision of changing lives and enriching communities, Dato’ Teo Chiang Quan opens up about future-proofing his company, identifying essential values, and laying solid foundations.

- Renyi Lim

It’s barely a fortnight after Malaysia’s 14th general election, and – like every citizen in the country – Dato’ Teo Chiang Quan is enthusiastically discussing the issues that events of recent times have pushed into the spotlight. How do you, for instance, get a nation back on its feet again? And for all the furore over our local education system, what really needs to be done?

As the Chairman and Executive Director of Paramount Corporation Berhad, it seems he’s just the person to talk to at a time when Malaysians are collectively beginning to reexamine our national legacy, and the future that we’re now facing. He certainly knows a thing or two about charting a safe course into the future, having played an active role in the company ever since he joined its Board of Directors in 1977.

His commitment towards bringing greater degrees of professionalism and transparency to Paramount Corporation has contributed significantly to its position as one of Malaysia’s most notable long-standing investment holding companies, and over the 26 years that he’s held the positions of Group Managing Director, Group Chief Executive Officer, and Deputy Chairman of the Board, Dato’ Teo has been the driving force behind the company’s property development and education brands.

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