VCI Global appoints Jane Teh as chief AI security officer

KUALA LUMPUR - VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ:VCIG) announced Thursday the appointment of Jane Teh as its Chief AI Security Officer (CAISO). Teh, recognized as one of the Top 100 Women in Cybersecurity globally, brings over 20 years of cybersecurity experience to the diversified holding company. According to InvestingPro data, VCI Global has demonstrated strong financial fundamentals with impressive gross profit margins of 54.43% and healthy revenue growth of nearly 37% over the last twelve months.

In her new role, Teh will oversee the company’s AI security architecture and lead efforts to implement encryption and security frameworks across VCI Global’s platforms. She previously held positions including Director of Cyber Risk Advisory at Deloitte Southeast Asia and interim Chief Information Security Officer at AmBank Group. The company maintains a strong financial position, with InvestingPro analysis showing a robust current ratio of 9.36, indicating excellent ability to meet short-term obligations.

Teh’s appointment comes as VCI Global works to strengthen its position in AI infrastructure and encrypted data monetization, particularly through its QuantGold data platform. The company describes QuantGold as a sovereign-grade encrypted data platform designed for secure data monetization that incorporates military-grade hardware security and blockchain-backed auditability.

"As enterprises and governments worldwide confront the realities of AI risk, cybersecurity is no longer just a layer—it is the foundation," said Dato’ Victor Hoo, Group Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of VCI Global, in the press release.

VCI Global, which focuses on AI & Robotics, Fintech, Cybersecurity, Renewable Energy, and Capital Markets Consultancy, maintains operations across Asia, Europe, and the United States.

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In other recent news, VCI Global Limited has made significant strides with the acquisition of Secure Encryption Storage Limited, a company boasting 129 patents. This acquisition, through its portfolio company QuantGold Data Group Limited, grants VCI Global exclusive distribution rights for SES’s products in specific Southeast Asian regions. The acquired technology includes military-grade encrypted storage systems and secure communication devices, which have been deployed across various sectors, including government agencies and financial institutions. Additionally, VCI Global has launched the QuantGold Data Platform, an encrypted AI infrastructure designed to process data securely while maintaining privacy. This platform operates on a pay-per-compute model, enabling data monetization without compromising control.

Furthermore, VCI Global has announced the appointment of Alex Chua as Executive Director and CEO of its Singapore office to strengthen its leadership team. In financial projections for 2025, the company anticipates a 41% increase in revenue and a 30% rise in net profit, driven by technology and consulting service expansions. Among its strategic plans is a Q3 IPO for its subsidiary, V Capital Consulting Group Limited, aimed at enhancing visibility and securing growth capital. These developments underscore VCI Global’s ongoing efforts to expand its footprint in the tech and consulting sectors.

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