Early Life
Lee Yeow Chor, born in Malaysia, is the son of the late Lee Shin Cheng, who built the palm oil and property empire known as the IOI Group. Lee grew up on a rubber plantation. He holds a law degree from King's College London and is a barrister from Gray's Inn, demonstrating a strong educational foundation.
Rise to Success
Lee Yeow Chor's career has been marked by significant achievements within the IOI Group. Prior to joining the IOI Group as a General Manager in 1994, he served in the Attorney General's Chambers and the Malaysian Judiciary Service. He was also the Chairman of the Malaysian Palm Oil Association (MPOA) in June 2020, and the Chairman of Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) for 11 years. He is the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive of IOI Corporation Berhad, and a Non-Executive Director on the Board of Bumitama Agri Limited.
Key Business Strategies
Lee Yeow Chor's leadership has been crucial in the strategic direction of IOI Corporation. The company focuses on the cultivation of oil palm, processing of palm oil, and investment holdings. IOI Corporation has approximately 98 estates and 15 palm oil mills, and is known for its efficient plantation practices.
Philanthropy
Lee Yeow Chor is a trustee of Yayasan Tan Sri Lee Shin Cheng, the charitable arm of the IOI Group. However, specific amounts and initiatives were not found.
