New Co-CEO Leah Siang Ling joins WF Holding (WFF) board
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
WF Holding Limited appointed Leah Siang Ling as Co-Chief Executive Officer and as a member of its Board of Directors. Leah will serve alongside existing Co-CEO Chee Hoong Lew, who continues in his role.
Leah previously served as Operations Director at Gamuda Berhad from April 2020 to April 2026, focusing on business development and strategy. From March 2010 to March 2020, she was Senior Project Manager at Nippon Electric Glass (Malaysia), handling project execution and market development. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and Marketing from the University of Technology Malaysia.
The company entered into an employment agreement and an indemnification agreement with Leah, both dated May 20, 2026. She was not appointed through any arrangement with another person, has no family relationships with current directors or executives, and has no undisclosed related-party transactions.
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Key Figures
Appointment date: May 20, 2026
Gamuda Berhad tenure: April 2020–April 2026
Nippon Electric Glass (Malaysia) tenure: March 2010–March 2020
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Appointment date
May 20, 2026
Board appointed Leah Siang Ling Co-CEO and director
Gamuda Berhad tenure
April 2020–April 2026
Served as Operations Director at Gamuda Berhad
Nippon Electric Glass (Malaysia) tenure
March 2010–March 2020
Served as Senior Project Manager at Nippon Electric Glass (Malaysia)
Exhibits related to appointment
10.1 and 10.2
Employment and indemnification agreements with Leah Siang Ling
Key Terms
Co-Chief Executive Officer, foreign private issuer, indemnification agreement, Board of Directors
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Co-Chief Executive Officer financial
"appointed Leah Siang Ling as a Co-Chief Executive Officer of the Company"
foreign private issuer regulatory
"FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT RULE 13a-16"
A foreign private issuer is a company organized outside the United States that meets tests showing it is primarily foreign-controlled and therefore qualifies for a different set of U.S. reporting rules. For investors, that means the company files less frequent or differently formatted disclosures with U.S. regulators and may follow home-country accounting and governance practices, so buying its stock is like dining at a well-reviewed restaurant that follows its home kitchen’s rules instead of the local menu — you get access but should check what standards apply.
indemnification agreement regulatory
"an employment agreement and an indemnification agreement with Mr. Ling"
An indemnification agreement is a contract in which one party promises to cover losses, costs, or legal claims that another party might face, acting like a tailored safety net or private insurance policy. For investors, it matters because such agreements shift potential financial risk away from a company or its officers and onto the indemnifier, which can affect a company’s future liabilities, cash flow and how risky the investment appears during deal-making or litigation.
Board of Directors financial
"appointed Leah Siang Ling as a Co-Chief Executive Officer of the Company and as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors"
The Board of Directors is a group of people chosen by a company's owners to help make big decisions and oversee how the company is run. They act like a team of advisors or managers, making sure the company stays on track and meets its goals. Their choices can influence the company's success and how it grows.
FAQ
What leadership change did WF Holding (WFF) disclose in May 2026?
WF Holding appointed Leah Siang Ling as Co-Chief Executive Officer and board member. She will serve alongside existing Co-CEO Chee Hoong Lew, who continues in his role, creating a shared leadership structure at the top of the company’s management team.
Who is Leah Siang Ling, the new Co-CEO of WF Holding (WFF)?
Leah Siang Ling is the newly appointed Co-Chief Executive Officer and director of WF Holding. She previously served as Operations Director at Gamuda Berhad and Senior Project Manager at Nippon Electric Glass (Malaysia), bringing engineering, project management, and business development experience.
What is Leah Siang Ling’s professional background before joining WF Holding (WFF)?
Before joining WF Holding, Leah worked at Gamuda Berhad from April 2020 to April 2026 as Operations Director overseeing business development and strategy. From March 2010 to March 2020, she was Senior Project Manager at Nippon Electric Glass (Malaysia), focused on project execution and market development.
What agreements did WF Holding (WFF) sign with new Co-CEO Leah Siang Ling?
WF Holding entered into an employment agreement and an indemnification agreement with Leah Siang Ling, both dated May 20, 2026. These agreements set her employment terms and provide protection in connection with her duties, and are referenced as Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2.