Department of Economics & Finance, Senior Lecturer; Master of Finance Lead
Dr. Chan has 15 years of academic experience and 20 years of industry experience. He holds a PhD in Finance, an MBA in Finance, and a Bachelor of Economics (Honours) from top Malaysian universities. As a senior lecturer and Programme Leader for the Master of Finance in Sunway University, Dr. Chan is actively engaged in impactful research, specialising in economics, finance and ESG.
Dr. Chan spent 20 years in sales, marketing, and finance before joining academia. His experience spans small, medium, and large companies. He served in important positions at prominent global firms and local multinational corporations. In the financial sector, he worked with Malaysia Building Society Berhad (under the Ministry of Finance Malaysia), where he was the Head of Property Research.
Dr. Chan is also a licensed remisier at KNN. Previously, he worked as a Fund Manager at Hasco International, an investment firm in Singapore. He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) with the Financial Planning Association of Malaysia and a Registered Finance Planner (Shariah) with the Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC). Additionally, he is a lifetime member of both the Malaysian Economic Association (MEA) and the Malaysian Finance Association (MFA).
Dr. Chan is committed to social responsibility, having been actively involved in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives with the Malaysian Association of Public Advocacy for Nature (MAPAN) and serving in the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) for a decade, retiring with the rank of Lieutenant. His diverse skill set is further reflected in his professional real estate agent licence, highlighting his dedication to excellence across multiple fields.