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Chao Li Lim
Director/Board Member at
PUBLIC BANK
Net worth: 180 215 $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Chao Li Lim was the founder of JcbNext Bhd., founded in 2004, and held the title of Non-Independent Non-Executive Director from 2004 to 2025.
Current jobs include Independent Non-Executive Director at Public Bank Bhd.
since 2021, Independent Non-Executive Director at Public Financial Holdings Ltd. since 2021, Independent Non-Executive Director at Public Bank (Hong Kong) Ltd. since 2021, Independent Non-Executive Director at Public Finance Ltd. since 2021, Chief Financial & Commercial Officer at Hotel Equatorial (M) Sdn.
Bhd.
since 1994, Chief Commercial Officer at Hotel Equatorial Management Sdn.
Bhd., and Member-Executive Board at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Former jobs include Chairman-Governors Council at Alice Smith School, Independent Non-Executive Director at Lippo Ltd., and Director at Public Investment Bank Bhd.
Education includes undergraduate degrees from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and the School of Engineering & Applied Science.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27/02/2026 | 151,710 ( 0% ) | 180 215 $ | 31/05/2026 |
Chao Li Lim active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| PUBLIC BANK | Director/Board Member | 05/04/2021 |
| PUBLIC FINANCIAL HOLDINGS LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 14/07/2021 |
Hotel Equatorial (M) Sdn. Bhd.
 Hotel Equatorial (M) Sdn. Bhd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Investment holding company engaging in the hotelier business | Director of Finance/CFO | 01/01/1994 |
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
 The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Public Bank (Hong Kong) Ltd.
 Public Bank (Hong Kong) Ltd. Major BanksFinance Provides commercial and retail banking services | Director/Board Member | 01/11/2021 |
Hotel Equatorial Management Sdn. Bhd.
 Hotel Equatorial Management Sdn. Bhd. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Operates a hotel | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Public Finance Ltd.
 Public Finance Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Operates as a financial institutions that provides personal loan and property mortgage services | Director/Board Member | 01/11/2021 |
Former positions of Chao Li Lim
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| JCBNEXT | Founder | 02/05/2025 |
Public Investment Bank Bhd.
 Public Investment Bank Bhd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Director/Board Member | 05/04/2021 |
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Training of Chao Li Lim
Experiences
Positions held
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Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
32
1st degree connections
12
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 12 |
|---|---|
JcbNext Bhd.
 JcbNext Bhd. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Provides interactive recruitment services | Commercial Services |
Public Bank Bhd.
 Public Bank Bhd. Major BanksFinance Provides banking, investment banking, financing, Islamic banking and stock-broking services | Finance |
Public Financial Holdings Ltd.
 Public Financial Holdings Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides retail and commercial banking and lending services | Finance |
Lippo Ltd.
 Lippo Ltd. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Operates as an investment holding whose subsidiaries engages in food, property investment, management & development, treasury and securities investment, healthcare services and banking services | Consumer Non-Durables |
Hotel Equatorial (M) Sdn. Bhd.
Hotel Equatorial (M) Sdn. Bhd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Investment holding company engaging in the hotelier business | Finance |
Public Bank (Hong Kong) Ltd.
Public Bank (Hong Kong) Ltd. Major BanksFinance Provides commercial and retail banking services | Finance |
Public Investment Bank Bhd.
Public Investment Bank Bhd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Hotel Equatorial Management Sdn. Bhd.
Hotel Equatorial Management Sdn. Bhd. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Operates a hotel | Consumer Services |
Public Finance Ltd.
Public Finance Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Operates as a financial institutions that provides personal loan and property mortgage services | Finance |
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
School of Engineering & Applied Science
 School of Engineering & Applied Science Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Alice Smith School
 Alice Smith School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
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