- Redesignation of Executive Director Ng Yong Lin and appointment of Director of Marketing Lim Jin Feng as Joint Managing Directors effective 1 April 2026
- Lim Cheong Guan continues to serve in senior management capacity
Top Glove Corporation Bhd or “Top Glove” today announced that its Managing Director, Lim Cheong Guan will be retiring on 31 March 2026, after 20 years of dedicated service on the Board of Directors of Top Glove. He will continue to serve the Group in a senior management capacity as Corporate Director effective 1 April 2026, enabling the Company to continue benefitting from his extensive knowledge, experience and longstanding leadership.
During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in delivering key milestones across numerous corporate exercises and fundraising initiatives over the past two decades, contributing significantly to the Group’s growth and expansion. He advocated and strengthened corporate governance standards and sustainability initiatives, ensuring alignment with stakeholders’ expectations and best practices. Additionally, he contributed to the Company’s strong track record of awards in corporate governance and sustainability. He was also instrumental in elevating the Investor Relations function, enhancing the Company’s global visibility and credibility while earning multiple industry recognitions for excellence in Investor Relations. Lim joined the Company in 2005 as Financial Controller, was appointed to the Board as Executive Director in 2006 and became Managing Director in 2022.
As part of the Group’s succession plan, Lim will be jointly succeeded by Executive Director Ng Yong Lin and Director of Marketing Lim Jin Feng, who will be appointed as Joint Managing Directors effective 1 April 2026. This dual leadership structure reinforces Top Glove’s commitment to collaborative decision making and positions the Group for continued success in a dynamic business landscape.
Ng Yong Lin brings close to 17 years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations, having overseen Top Glove’s multi country manufacturing ecosystem. His proven ability to navigate complex operational environments and enhance productivity across diverse facilities will be central to driving the Group’s competitiveness, operational excellence and long term growth.
Lim Jin Feng, who has served the Group for 15 years, offers a uniquely holistic perspective, shaped by his experience across Sales and Marketing, Manufacturing and Human Resources. He currently leads strategic initiatives, and his cross functional insight and ability to drive these initiatives position him well to advance the Company’s market strategy, innovation agenda and organisational development.
Tan Sri Dr Lim Wee Chai, Executive Chairman of Top Glove, remarked: “On behalf of the Board, I extend our heartfelt appreciation to Cheong Guan for his exceptional leadership and dedication. His steadfast commitment has strengthened the Company’s foundations and positioned us for sustained success, and we are pleased that he will continue to contribute positively to the Group as Corporate Director. As we move into this next chapter, we have full confidence in Yong Lin and Jin Feng, whose combined expertise will guide the Group forward as we continue to pursue excellence and deliver stakeholder value.”
Outgoing Managing Director, Lim Cheong Guan, said: “It has been an incredible privilege to work alongside our Chairman, senior leadership and such a dedicated team of Top Glovers. Together, we have achieved milestones that have fortified our position as an industry leader. I am confident that my successors will continue to drive our vision forward with the same passion and commitment to excellence. The future of Top Glove is in great hands.”
Incoming Joint Managing Directors Ng Yong Lin and Lim Jin Feng said: “It is a tremendous honour for us to take on this responsibility. We are committed to leading with integrity and upholding the values that have made Top Glove a trusted name to our stakeholders. We look forward to working with our talented team to advance the Company’s aspirations and create sustainable growth, building on Cheong Guan’s strong legacy while embracing innovation and the opportunities ahead of us.”