UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM
6-K
REPORT
OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16
OR
15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For
the month of August 2024
Commission
File Number: 001-41678
VCI
Global Limited
(Translation
of registrant’s name into English)
B03-C-8
Menara 3A
KL,
Eco City, No.3 Jalan Bangsar
59200
Kuala Lumpur
(Address
of principal executive offices)
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
Form
20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐
The
Board of Directors (the “Board”) of VCI Global Limited (the “Company”) appointed Ms. Yu Ying Liew as an independent
director to the Board, effective as of August 8, 2024.
The
Board has determined that Ms. Yu Ying Liew is an independent director under the corporate governance standards of The Nasdaq Stock Market
LLC, the corporate governance guidelines of the Company and the applicable rules of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
There
are no arrangements or understandings between Ms. Yu Ying Liew and any other person pursuant to which Ms. Yu Ying Liew was selected as
a director. There is no transaction in which involves the Company or its subsidiaries and Ms. Yu Ying Liew in which Ms. Yu Ying Liew
has a material interest subject to disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. Ms. Yu Ying Liew will receive cash and equity compensation
for her service on the Board.
Ms.
Yu Ying Liew brings over 15 years of substantial experience in the finance and banking sectors, complemented by significant achievements
in entrepreneurial ventures. Her career is distinguished by strategic vision and leadership in driving growth, profitability and innovation
across diverse industries.
In
2019, Ms. Yu Ying Liew co-founded a distribution company where she currently serves as Director. In this role, she has successfully developed
and executed comprehensive business strategies aimed at driving the company’s growth and profitability. Her entrepreneurial acumen
was further demonstrated when she co-founded and served as a Director of a health products company from 2022 to 2023. Under her leadership,
this venture achieved an impressive annual turnover of US$20 million, showcasing her capability to spearhead successful business initiatives
in highly competitive markets.
Before
embarking on her entrepreneurial journey, Ms. Yu Ying Liew held key leadership roles in the banking industry. As Manager at Allianz Malaysia
Berhad from 2014 to 2017, she was instrumental in implementing initiatives that fueled team development and organizational growth. Prior
to this, she served as Performance Manager at Hong Leong Assurance Berhad from 2013 to 2014, where she honed her skills in optimizing
team performance and driving efficiency. Her early career featured significant achievements as Head of Credit Card Departments at both
Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad and United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad from 2011 to 2013. In these roles, she was pivotal
in overseeing operations, crafting marketing strategies and establishing robust risk management protocols.
On
August 8, 2024, the Company issued a press release announcing Ms. Yu Ying Liew’s appointment, which is furnished hereto as Exhibit
99.1.
Exhibit
Index
SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date:
August 13, 2024 |
VCI
GLOBAL LIMITED |
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By: |
/s/
Victor Hoo |
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Name: |
Victor
Hoo |
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Title: |
Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer |
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Exhibit 99.1
VCI
Global appoints Vincy Liew as its new independent director
8
August 2024 | Globe Newswire
KUALA
LUMPUR, Malaysia, August 9, 2024 – VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) (Frankfurt: H0T) (“VCI Global”,
“VCIG“, or the “Company”), a diversified holding company with expertise in consulting, fintech,
AI, robotics and cybersecurity, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Vincy Liew as an independent director on the Company’s
Board of Directors, effective August 8, 2024.
Ms.
Vincy brings over 15 years of substantial experience in the finance and banking sectors, complemented by significant achievements in
entrepreneurial ventures. Her career is distinguished by strategic vision and leadership in driving growth, profitability, and innovation
across diverse industries.
In
2019, Ms. Vincy co-founded a distribution company where she currently serves as Director. In this role, she has successfully developed
and executed comprehensive business strategies aimed at driving the company’s growth and profitability. Her entrepreneurial acumen
was further demonstrated when she co-founded and served as a Director of a health products company from 2022 to 2023. Under her leadership,
this venture achieved an impressive annual turnover of US$20 million, showcasing her capability to spearhead successful business initiatives
in highly competitive markets.
Before
embarking on her entrepreneurial journey, Ms. Vincy held key leadership roles in the banking industry. As Manager at Allianz Malaysia
Berhad from 2014 to 2017, she was instrumental in implementing initiatives that fueled team development and organizational growth. Prior
to this, she served as Performance Manager at Hong Leong Assurance Berhad from 2013 to 2014, where she honed her skills in optimizing
team performance and driving efficiency. Her early career featured significant achievements as Head of Credit Card Departments at both
Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad and United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad from 2011 to 2013. In these roles, she was pivotal
in overseeing operations, crafting marketing strategies, and establishing robust risk management protocols.
Ms. Vincy’s appointment as an independent director is expected to bring a fresh, objective perspective to VCI Global’s Board.
Her broad experience across finance, banking, and strategic management will be invaluable in providing balanced oversight and strategic
guidance as the Company continues to innovate and expand its footprint across various sectors.
“We
are thrilled to welcome Vincy (Liew) to our Board of Directors. Her extensive background in finance, banking, and strategic management,
coupled with her proven track record in entrepreneurship, will provide the strategic insights needed as we advance our ambitious growth
agenda,” said Dato’ Victor Hoo, Group Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of VCI Global.
About
VCI Global Limited
VCI
Global is a diversified holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it focuses on consulting, fintech, AI, robotics, and cybersecurity.
Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, our main operations are centered in Asia, with significant visibility across Asia Pacific, the United
States, Europe, and the Middle East. VCIG primarily offers consulting services in capital markets, real estate, AI, and technology. In
technology businesses, the company operates a proprietary financing platform that serves companies and individuals, as well as a secured
messaging platform serving governments and organizations. We also invest, incubate, accelerate, and commercialize businesses and technologies
in AI and robotics.
For
more information on the Company, please log on to https://v-capital.co/.
Cautionary
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This
press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Such statements include statements
regarding the Company’s ability to grow its business and other statements that are not historical facts, including statements which
may be accompanied by the words “intends,” “may,” “will,” “plans,” “expects,”
“anticipates,” “projects,” “predicts,” “estimates,” “aims,” “believes,”
“hopes,” “potential” or similar words. Actual results could differ materially from those described in these forward-looking
statements due to certain factors, including without limitation, the Company’s ability to achieve profitable operations, customer
acceptance of new products, the effects of the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and future measures taken by authorities in the countries
wherein the Company has supply chain partners, the demand for the Company’s products and the Company’s customers’ economic
condition, the impact of competitive products and pricing, successfully managing and, general economic conditions and other risk factors
detailed in the Company’s filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The forward-looking statements
contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any responsibility
to update the forward-looking statements in this release, except in accordance with applicable law.
CONTACT
INFORMATION:
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media queries, please contact:
VCI
Global Limited
enquiries@v-capital.co
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