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Chairman & Managing Partner
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Dato’ Robert Teo
Chairman & Managing Partner

BIOGRAPHY

Robert founded his own professional practice in 1978, presently known as RSM Malaysia PLT. RSM is a member firm of RSM international network of professional firms providing audit, tax and consulting services with offices all over the world.

Robert has more than 40 years of experience in the fields of corporate taxation, audit assurance and corporate restructuring. His specialised industry knowledge lies in the manafacturing, property development and construction sectors with a focus on tax planning.

Robert has also undertaken Special Administrator appointments by Pengurusan Danaharta Nasional Berhad (now Prokhas Sdn. Bhd.) which was the national asset management company of Malaysia formed after the Asian Financial Crisis. He is also involved in the restructuring of corporations under financial stress, some of which are listed on the Malaysian Stock Exchange.

Robert previously held the following positions:-

  • Malaysian German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MGCC) - Past President and Member of the Board of Director
  • Malaysia Australia Business Council (MABC) - Vice Chairman and Member of the Executive Committee
  • Malaysian Spanish Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MSCCI) - Founding member and Member of Executive  Committee
  • Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) - Member of the Board of Trustees
  • Member of the National Council and Argentier

Awards & Recognitions:-

  • The Order of Rio Branco (Ordem de Rio Branco) by The Government of Brazil
  • Officer's Cross of the Order of Civil Merit by The Government of Spain  
  • Prestigious Silver Medal from Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs - services rendered as “Argentier Honorarie”  

Professional Qualifications

  • Chartered Accountant, member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants
  • Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
  • Member of the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Licensed Auditor under the Malaysian Companies Act 2016
  • Licensed Liquidator under the Malaysian Companies Act 2016