Access appoints new Managing Director for Kuala Lumpur

The strategic appointment reflects the Group’s ambition to build a global backbone of world-class innovation hubs that empower customers, attract top talent, drive advancements in products and AI, accelerate sales growth and deliver operational excellence. 

Previously, Chee Gay served as the Global Chief Human Resources Officer at TDCX, where he scaled the workforce from 3,000 to 19,000 employees and launched 10 new operational sites in just seven years. He has also held leadership roles at AIA, Samsung, T-Systems, and Intel, and continues to inspire as an Adjunct Professor at three universities.  

Commenting on his new role, Chee Gay said: 

“Access has a clear vision as a premier technology solutions provider, delivering exceptional value through operational excellence and innovation.  

This is an exciting time to join Access, following an exceptional local reaction in Malaysia and wider APAC to our launch. We have a strong foundation upon which to build, now is the perfect time to deepen our connections within the community and deliver even greater value to our customers. 

I am personally committed to making our new GOC world class and I look forward to working with our talented team to grow the business and attract the best skills across APAC for Access.” 

Chris Bayne, CEO The Access Group said 

“Our GO Centres in Loughborough, Timișoara, and Kuala Lumpur are instrumental in driving innovation, enabling faster M&A integration and providing exceptional customer experiences on a global scale.  

We are delighted to welcome Chee Gay, under his leadership Kuala Lumpur will further strengthen its position as a critical hub in our global network - fostering collaboration, innovation and excellence.”