Leadership Team

Lim Chung Liang, a Malaysian aged 38, is our CFO. As CFO, he is responsible for overseeing the Group’s finance, accounting, treasury, taxation, corporate secretarial and internal control functions, as well as supporting the Group’s strategic and corporate planning initiatives.

He joined the Group in 2018 as Finance Manager and was subsequently promoted to General Manager. Since joining the Group, he has played a key role in strengthening the Group’s financial management, reporting processes and internal controls. He was appointed as Chief Financial Officer in July 2025.

Prior to his tenure with Empire Premium, he had served in various capacities with several notable accounting firms where he was involved in statutory audits, assurance, taxation and financial reporting assignments across various industries.

He holds a Certificate in Business Studies (Accounting) from Kolej Tunku Abdul Rahman (now known as Universiti Pengurusan dan Teknologi Tunku Abdul Rahman), a Diploma in Accounting and Business from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), and a Master of Business Administration from UNITAR International University. He is a member of the Institute of Public Accountants, Australia and Certified Practising Accountant, Australia.

Lim Chung Liang is the sibling of Nicole Lim, the Non-Independent Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer and major shareholder of the Company, and the brother-in-law of Jordan Tan, the Non-Independent Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer and major shareholder of the Company.

Darren Khoo Yen Jen, a Malaysian aged 37, is our Head of Marketing. Darren obtained a Diploma in Mass Communication from KDU University College (now known as University of Wollongong (UOW) Malaysia) in 2010. Darren’s career commenced in April 2011 as a Marketing and Operation Executive with A-Look Group of Companies, undertaking end-to-end project coordination for marketing projects and ensuring consistency in corporate branding. Darren subsequently joined Hanlow Holdings Sdn Bhd in March 2014 as a Retail Operation Executive, where job responsibilities included overseeing retail operations, as well as undertaking recruitment and training activities, and providing support to store managers and sales personnel.

In July 2017, Darren joined Metro Eyewear Holdings Sdn Bhd as Operations Manager, overseeing retail operations and assisting in store openings and maintenance. Subsequently, Darren joined Empire Sushi in May 2020 as Marketing Manager. In this capacity, Darren planned and executed Group, product and tactical marketing strategies and campaigns as well as managing brand partnerships and developing overall brand visibility. In July 2025, Darren was promoted to the role of Head of Marketing.

Darren’s notable achievements include receiving recognition under The Star Outstanding Business Awards (SOBA) by Star Media Group, namely Best in Marketing (Silver) in 2021 and 2022, Best in Customer Service (Gold) in 2021 and 2022, Best in Marketing (Gold) in 2023, and Best in CSR (Gold) in 2023.

Darren does not have any family relationships with any Directors and/or major shareholders of the Company.