PETALING JAYA, 19TH OCTOBER 2022 – KONE, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, today announces the hire of veteran technology leader Teoh Tze Ping as Managing Director to scale the business in Malaysia. KONE supports the nation’s smart city goals through the use of technology in buildings to enhance the quality of life and create a more sustainable living environment.
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βKONE is the leader in smart and sustainable building flow, with the most energy-efficient elevators in the industry. Malaysia has firmly set a course to become a smart nation, and support its people with technology to ease their day-to-day lives.”
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“KONE has a unique opportunity to work together with building owners and government authorities to reach this goal with the added benefit of saving energy and helping companies hit their strong ESG targets,” said Teoh Tze Ping, Managing Director of KONE Malaysia.
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Tze Ping has over two decades of experience in the energy, electronics, and IT industries, with 18 years in key managerial positions. Companies include top brands such as Philips, Samsung, Microsoft, and most recently Schneider Electric.
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KONE Malaysia recently won a Sustainability and CSR Malaysia Award in the category of Elevators and Escalators for their efforts in ethics and compliance, environmental sustainability, and social initiatives.
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Tze Ping will use KONEβs award-winning reputation in sustainability to cement its products as key components in the development of smart buildings, ensuring the creation of Malaysiaβs smart nation is done in an efficient and sustainable way.
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βTeoh Tze Ping has a strong background in leadership roles from large corporations. His track record in growing these businesses along with his excellent client relations will mean he is able to take KONE Malaysia to its next phase of growth,β says Samer Halabi, Executive Vice President of KONE APAC, Middle East and Africa.
