I help manufacturers and founders scale IR4.0, decarbonize operations, and build board-ready ESG strategies. Ex-Group CEO, 2 patents, DBA Scholar at USM. Trilingual: EN / Mandarin / BM.
Ex-Group CEO with 26+ years scaling electronics manufacturing, IR4.0 transformations, and venture commercialization across APAC, the EU, and the US. I sit at the intersection of technology and commercial scaling — turning automation, IR4.0, and operational change into revenue and margin, not slide decks. DBA Scholar at USM researching hybrid solar-wind for Malaysia's energy transition.
I work with manufacturers, EMS providers, founders, and SME owners who need a senior operator. If your plant is bleeding margin, IR4.0 isn't paying off, sales have flatlined, or you need an interim C-suite, I can help.
What I bring:
Closed USD 4M+ in OEM contracts (Jabil, Flextronics, AMD, Plexus)
Secured $2.5M in venture capital for circular-economy ventures
40% YoY sales growth as Country Sales Manager at DNIV
Captured 70% market share for a flagship PCB router line in Malaysia
Designed automation that cut labor cost 40% and lifted PCB efficiency to 80% (yield 95%)
2 commercialized patents (RiceStraws, Origo Pallet) — FDA and TUV certified
Built ventures from concept to international commercialization in HK, Thailand, and the EU
How I engage:
Diagnostic sprint (1-2 weeks) — P&L, ops, go-to-market, IR4.0 readiness audit. Fixed fee, written report.
90-day transformation — embedded operating partner. Targets agreed upfront, milestone billing.
Fractional executive — interim COO/CSO/Strategy Director for SMEs. Monthly retainer.
My process is built around speed-to-clarity. Engagements start with a 60-minute kickoff, then structured discovery (document review, stakeholder interviews, site walk or video audit). I deliver a written diagnostic within 10 business days. For 90-day transformations, we agree on 3 measurable outcomes at kickoff, gating progress every 30 days. Fractional engagements run on a monthly retainer — 3-month minimum, 30-day exit clause.
Typical client outcomes: 18-25% reduction in operating costs within 9 months of an IR4.0 deployment, 30%+ improvement in on-time delivery, doubling of qualified pipeline within two quarters, and successful EU, Thailand, and Hong Kong market entry.
Prior to founding Origo Eco, I ran NLYTech Solutions (2013-2023) — global sales of electronics manufacturing solutions, including robotic soldering for Flextronics. Before that, Country Sales Manager at DNIV – Getech (2008-2012), one of Asia's largest industrial automation distributors. I also support investors with operational due diligence on EMS and circular-economy targets — capex validation, supply-chain risk, 100-day post-acquisition integration. NDA-friendly, deal-room experienced.
Credentials: DBA Scholar, USM (hybrid solar-wind for Malaysia's energy transition). MBA, MMU. BSc (Hons) Computing, Lincoln University. IPC Specialist. P&L and Strategic Management certified. Trilingual: English, Mandarin (Native), Malay. SE Asia and Greater China.
Work Terms
Engagement types:
Diagnostic sprint (1-2 weeks) — fixed fee, written scope upfront. Typical USD 2,000-5,000. Output: written diagnostic, prioritized recommendations, 90-day roadmap.
90-day transformation — milestone billing in three payments. Typical USD 12,000-25,000. Targets agreed upfront; final invoice adjusts if missed.
Fractional executive (interim COO / CSO / Strategy Director) — monthly retainer, 3-month minimum. Typical USD 4,000-8,000 per month.
M&A and board advisory — due diligence and integration. Daily or weekly rate, NDA-first, deal-room experienced.
Payment and contracts:
50% deposit on confirmation, balance on milestone or delivery.
Platform escrow preferred (Malt, Contra, Upwork, Toptal); bank transfer for direct contracts.
Net-7 retainers, Net-15 fixed-fee. Signed SOW and mutual NDA on every engagement.
Communication:
Platform messaging; weekly written status for retainers.
Async across GMT+8 (Malaysia); reply within 4 business hours, 9:00-18:00 MYT.
Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams; in-person in Penang, KL
Scope, change control, exit:
Out-of-scope quoted separately before any work begins.
14 days' written notice to terminate; fractional roles carry a 30-day exit clause after the 3-month minimum.
All client materials under NDA; deal-room experienced.
Availability: 2-3 active engagements. Lead time: 1 week for diagnostics, 2-3 weeks for transformations.