BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Mohan Swami, J.P., Director 

Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Mohan Swami graduated in Medicine from Mysore University (India) and commenced his Medical Doctor career in 1978 in Sabah, Malaysia. He became the Assistant Director of Medical Services in 1980 and later went on to establish the largest private group medical practice in Sabah.

Between 1996 and 2000, Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Mohan Swami was actively involved in International Conferences and was a member of many overseas business delegations led by various government leaders and the Prime Minister of Malaysia. He headed the Business Delegation of the G15 Conference in Harare, Zimbabwe in November 1996. He was appointed as the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Botswana in Malaysia in 1999, a position he holds till to-date. He was a member of the National Economic Consultative Council II (MAPEN II).

He was the Chancellor of The Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun, India until 2023.

He is the Pro Chancellor I of Perdana University till to date.

Awards Conferred

1. BINTANG KINABALU (BK) – By His Excellency, The Governor – Sabah State, Malaysia (1980)
2. AHLI DARJAH KINABALU (ADK) – By His Excellency, The Governor – Sabah State, Malaysia (1989)
3. AHLI MANGKU NEGARA (AMN) – By His Majesty, The Yang Di-Pertuan Agong Malaysia (King of Malaysia) (1989)
4. DARJAH SETIA NEGERI SEMBILAN (DSNS) – By His Royal Highness, The Yang Di-Pertuan Besar – Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia (1994), which carried the title “Dato”
5. JUSTICE OF PEACE (JP) – By His Excellency, The Governor – Sabah State, Malaysia (1996)
6. PANGLIMA JASA NEGARA (PJN) – By His Majesty, The Yang Di-Pertuan Agong Malaysia (King of Malaysia) (1997), which carried the title of “Datuk“
7. PANGLIMA SETIA MAHKOTA (PSM) – By His Majesty, The Yang Di-Pertuan Agong Malaysia (King of Malaysia) (2000), which carried the title “Tan Sri”

Mr. Sarin Swami – Deputy Executive Chairman

Mr. Sarin Swami, was appointed as a Director of Chase Perdana Development Sdn Bhd (CPDSB) on 29 June 2022.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree and Masters Degree in International Management from the Regent Business School London, United Kingdom. He further accomplished Master of Business Administration from the Webster Graduate School, Regents College, London, United Kingdom.

Ir. Sathappan Ganeson – Managing Director

Ir. Sathappan Ganeson is a distinguished Malaysian professional with over 30 years of comprehensive experience spanning engineering consultancy, construction, and property development. As the Managing Director of Chase Perdana Development Sdn Bhd, Ir. Sathappan Ganeson has demonstrated exceptional leadership, vision, and technical expertise, playing a vital role in driving the company’s ongoing success and expansion within the highly competitive market.

Ir. Sathappan Ganeson holds dual degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and Electrical & Electronics Engineering accredited by the Engineering Council, UK. In addition to his technical qualifications, he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from James Cook University, Australia, which has equipped him with a solid foundation in strategic business management, leadership, and global business dynamics.

Throughout his distinguished career, Ir. Sathappan Ganeson has built a formidable reputation for leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex, large-scale projects across various sectors, with a special focus on engineering, construction, and property development. His approach emphasizes the delivery of innovative and sustainable solutions, enabling him to navigate the challenges of a rapidly evolving industry.

As Managing Director of Chase Perdana Development Sdn Bhd, Ir. Sathappan Ganeson has successfully positioned the company as a prominent entity within the construction and concessions sector, consistently driving growth, operational excellence, and long-term value.

In addition to his leadership at Chase Perdana, Ir. Sathappan Ganeson extends his expertise across other ventures, serving as Director for prominent companies, including Chase Perdana Sdn Bhd, Chase Capital Sdn Bhd, Sepanggar Jaya JV Sdn Bhd, and Dominica Profits (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, among others. Ir. Sathappan Ganeson serves as a Member of the Board of Governor at Perdana University, advancing education and innovation. In these capacities, he plays an integral part in shaping the university’s academic direction and fostering an environment that promotes knowledge, research, and development.

Ir. Sathappan Ganson’s professional qualifications and affiliations include:

  • Professional Engineer with Practicing Certificate (PEPC), The Board of Engineers, Malaysia (BEM)
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng), The Engineering Council, United Kingdom
  • Chartered Member (MIET), The Institution of Engineering and Technology, United Kingdom
  • ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer (ACPE)

These esteemed qualifications affirm his dedication to maintaining the highest professional standards, while advancing his expertise in both engineering and business management.

Ir. Sathappan Ganeson is known for his strong ethical leadership, integrity, and transparency, fostering accountability and trust in his organizations. Notably, he has no familial ties with other directors or major shareholders of his companies, ensuring complete impartiality and eliminating any potential conflicts of interest.

Ir Sivakumar Selvaratnam – Executive Director

Ir Sivakumar Selvaratnam was appointed as a Director of Chase Perdana Development Sdn Bhd (CPDSB) on 19 July 2013.

His academic background includes Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. His professional affiliations include being a Professional Engineer with the Board of Engineers’ Malaysia and Project Management Professional (PMP) with the Project Management Institute, USA.

He has experiences in various fields of business development, feasibility studies, project management, construction supervision, commissioning, maintenance and asset management of major Government funded multi-disciplinary infrastructures, airport, hydro-electric dam and housing projects

Ms.Yogeshwary A/P Samivaloo – Director

Ms Yogeshwary S was appointed as a Director of Chase Perdana Development Sdn Bhd (CPDSB) on 19 January 2024. Ms Yogeshwary S is an Executive Director of Academic Medical Centre Sdn. Bhd and is a member of the Board of Governors of Perdana University since August 2011.

She is a qualified professional member of Institute of International Administrative Management, UK (Adv.Dip. UK) and holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Frederick Taylor International University, California, USA.

She has over 24 years of experience in International Business and property management. She has also been actively involved in the management of private educational institutions in Malaysia including market development and training in other ASEAN countries.