Senior Advisory Team
November 29, 2022 2025-07-09 21:38Senior Advisory Team
Senior Advisory Team
We are very proud in having such great senior advisory team in PORTMAN
Meet Our Team
We are proud to have a seasoned Senior Advisory team for shaping generations of talents at PORTMAN College.1
ERNIE CHEN
Chairman/ President of PORTMAN Education Group
Ernie is the Chairman of PORTMAN Education Group that include Education & Training, Talent Development & EdTech businesses and Dreamtalents Media Group that includes Digital Media, Social Media, Creative Production & Event Marketing. Ernie is also the Bureau Chief for Capital & Project Development for Malaysia Datoship Foundation (Yayasan Dato’ Malaysia) and CEO of Futurist Foundation. He is a very seasoned property entrepreneur and investor that does project development and marketing for Top Tier property developers and state governments.
He graduated with his Master of Arts in Communication & Bachelor in Mass Communication and currently completing his dissertation for his Doctorate in Business Administration. Ernie is an awardwinning entrepreneur, reputable business advisor and international speaker with proven track record in leading speaking engagements internationally particularly in the areas related to personal development, business development, stock & property investment & capital markets. He has extensive experience in structuring & negotiating deals, funding & financing projects, a deal maker and the top Pitch Master in the country. A Venture Capitalist and Funding strategist that helps propel SME businesses growth exponentially.
Ernie is a media personality and also the host of “THE ERNIE CHEN SHOW”, an online business and entrepreneur content show that interviews successful entrepreneurs, key opinion leaders (KOLs) and movers & shakers of the business world. Ernie has also advised more than 500 corporate clients that include Fortune 100 & 500 Multinational Corporations and Large Local Conglomerates such as Financial Services Institutions,Telecommunications, Property Developers, High Tech Industries, Hospitality, Retail, Education, Advertising and Entertainment. His success and achievements have been featured in TV1, TV2, TV3, NTV7, 8TV, Astro, Hitz FM, Fly FM, BFM, FHM Magazine, Channel V, The Edge, New Straits Times, Berita Harian, Harian Metro, The Star and The Sun Malaysian newspapers and also numerous magazines.
Dato Seri Matthew Yeoh
Senior Advisor for the PORTMAN Education Group
Dato’ Seri Matthew Yeoh is the Senior Advisor for the PORTMAN Education Group. He has practiced law for over 30 years in the UK, Malaysia, and Singapore. He was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 1986 by the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn. He is licensed to practice as a foreign lawyer in Hong Kong with Chiu, Szeto & Cheng Solicitors.
His areas of practice include corporate advisory, real estate, offshore trusts and asset protection, immigration law, legal residence, and citizenship matters. He advises corporate clients from China, India, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia with business interests across the region.
Dato’ Seri Matthew also provides counsel to foreign clients on a wide range of matters including foreign investment regulations, corporate law, employment law, immigration law, personal and corporate finance, entrepreneurial development, funding, and mergers and acquisitions.
He writes regularly for magazines and international publications and has been invited to speak at conferences and seminars locally and abroad on topics such as retirement and relocation, and cross-border investments.
He is the founding partner and currently a consultant at Yeoh Mazlina & Partners in Malaysia, and also a consultant at Aquinas Law Alliance in Singapore — both of which are established full-service law firms. Additionally, he is one of the founding members of the ASEAN Legal Alliance, a cross-border platform for international investment, trade, private wealth management, and real estate.
Datuk Nitesh Malani
Senior Advisor of PORTMAN Education Group
With over 22 years of experience spanning entrepreneurship, financial and risk management, and environmental engineering solutions, Nitesh Malani is dedicated to building sustainable businesses that positively impact society and the planet.
As the Founder and Chairman of the Entrepreneurship Foundation Malaysia (Yayasan Usahawan Malaysia – YUM), a non-governmental organization, Nitesh supports young entrepreneurs through tailored programs and mentorship. Under his leadership, YUM has cultivated a team of dedicated professionals committed to fostering a culture of innovation, creativity, and collaboration among aspiring entrepreneurs. The foundation offers a wide range of services and initiatives, including workshops, mentorship, networking opportunities, funding, and awards — all designed to help young entrepreneurs achieve their goals while upholding core values.
Nitesh also serves as the CEO of ENVIRO GROUP, a conglomerate that provides environmental, industrial hygiene, and indoor engineering solutions across Asia. Since its inception in 2006, ENVIRO GROUP has expanded steadily under his guidance, delivering high-quality solutions to clients and partners. Nitesh leverages his expertise in business development, customer relationship management, and strategic planning to ensure the company’s ongoing growth and success.
His passion for sustainable business practices and his dedication to mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs make Nitesh Malani a distinguished leader in his fields.
Shahira binti Abdul Aziz
Director of PORTMAN Education Group
Shahira binti Abdul Aziz has recently been approved by Bank Negara and appointed as an Independent Director of Public Investment Bank, a subsidiary of Public Bank Berhad. As a Director of PORTMAN Education Group, she plays a key role in supporting our journey toward IPO.
Shahira is an experienced professional with a diverse background in the financial industry. She began her career as an analyst at RHB Research Institute before transitioning to the Institutional Sales Team at Rashid Hussain Securities. Her expertise in capital markets, strong communication skills, and diligent execution have consistently enabled her to meet clients’ objectives.
She has also gained valuable experience in corporate planning and regional investments through her roles at Bumiwerks Asset Management and Corston-Smith Asset Management. Her deep understanding of the ASEAN equity market makes her a respected figure in the financial industry.
Yee Fook Weng
Senior Partner, Murad Yee Partnership | External Counsel, PORTMAN SPV(A) Sdn Bhd
Yee Fook Weng is an advocate and solicitor admitted to practice in both Singapore and West Malaysia, and has been in active practice for more than 25 years cumulatively, first in Singapore and then in Malaysia.
Graduating from the National University of Singapore, he trained and practiced with two large law firms in Singapore before returning to practice in Kuala Lumpur.
Fook Weng is a founding and current senior partner of Murad Yee Partnership, where he heads its Corporate, Commercial and Securities Department. His practice areas of focus include (a) takeovers, mergers and acquisitions; (b) corporate restructuring; (c) IPOs/capital markets; and (d) venture capital and private equity transactions.
