Mr Chai has been involved with Nine Ocean Companies since its inception and has over 30 years of experience in corporate management. He has held a number of senior roles in listed entities across Australia, South-East Asia and Hong Kong. His experience includes roles as corporate advisor to the Board of The Merino Wool Company, as well as senior management positions at AIMS Financial Group, Coats Viyella Garments Asia- Pacific, Shakey's International Limited and Byford International Limited. Mr Chai also served as assistant to the late Datuk Jaafar Ahmad, former Governor of Central Bank of Malaysia and Central Bank of Namibia.