Joseph Tek Choon Yee is a distinguished leader in the palm oil industry with over 30 years of experience. His career includes corporate roles such as CEO and Managing Director of a publicly listed company and Chief Executive of the Malaysian Palm Oil Association (MPOA). Joseph holds a First-Class Honours Bachelor's degree in Botany from the National University of Malaysia, an MPhil in Plant Breeding from Cambridge University, and has completed the ASEAN Senior Management Development Programme at Harvard Business School. His educational background, combined with his extensive industry experience, enables him to blend technical expertise with strategic vision and passion. Guided by his motto, “Aspire to inspire before expire,” Joseph is dedicated to advancing leadership and innovation in his field. He opted for an early retirement and now lives in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. He is involved with youth empowerment through TVET especially for marginalised youths in Borneo.