KEVIN WHITCRAFT
CEO, RMA GROUP
KEVIN WHITCRAFT
CEO, RMA GROUP
Kevin Whitcraft is a prominent figure in Southeast Asia’s automotive, equipment, and distribution sectors. In the early 1990s, he spearheaded RMA Group’s expansion into Cambodia, transforming it into the country’s largest automotive, agricultural, and industrial equipment distribution, sales, and service provider.
During the 2000s, under his leadership, RMA experienced rapid growth in vehicle modification, parts distribution, and fleet operations. The company emerged as a top supplier to the US Army’s TACOM, delivering over 43,000 modified vehicles to the Afghan National Security Forces.
Kevin expanded RMA’s manufacturing footprint to Turkey, Indonesia, Myanmar, South Africa, Australia, and Dubai. RMA has delivered more than 700,000 vehicles globally, fulfilling long-term contracts with the United Nations, NGOs, and governments.
He played a pivotal role in diversifying RMA’s portfolio to include engineering operations (Comin Asia), heavy and agricultural equipment distribution, franchising of international food brands, and financial services (Bank South Pacific and DEVCO).
Kevin is a graduate of the American University in Washington and Harvard Business School.
Thomas Whitcraft
Director, RMA Group
Thomas Whitcraft
Director, RMA Group
Thomas Whitcraft holds multiple directorships at RMA Group and is one of the original founders of RM Asia (H.K.) Limited in 1985. He was born in Bangkok in 1962 and attended the International School of Bangkok, where he graduated in 1980. He holds a BA in Business Administration from Southampton College, University of Long Island, New York.
Between 2001 to 2003, Thomas held the position of Treasurer of the Indochina Media Memorial Fund (IMMF). An enthusiastic sailor, he serves as the Vice Commodore of the Royal Varuna Yacht Club and a Member of the Rotary Club of Bangkok South.
Peter Fleet
Non-Executive Director and Business Development Advisor to the CEO
Peter Fleet
Non-Executive Director and Business Development Advisor to the CEO
A seasoned automotive leader with over 30 years of experience, Peter has held various senior roles at the Ford Motor Company, where his wealth of knowledge spans both developed and emerging markets. After retiring from Ford in 2019, he is currently engaging in a portfolio of non-executive and advisory positions.
Joining the Clipper Holdings board in 2020, Peter now advises our CEO on automotive business development. During his tenure at Ford, Peter rose to become a group vice president, known for his ability to tackle complex global business challenges.
Hogi Hyun
Non-Executive Director, Clipper Holdings Ltd Founder & Director, Abacus Capital
Hogi Hyun
Non-Executive Director, Clipper Holdings Ltd Founder & Director, Abacus Capital
Hogi Patrick Hyun is the founder and director of Abacus Capital Group, an Asian fund management group he established in 1995. Under his leadership, the company expanded into Singapore, Jakarta, and Bangkok operating across three divisions: investments, asset management, and advisory.
He helped Abacus Capital Group advance towards managing strategic investment portfolios for corporate investors and business families in 2000, and the company started its lifestyle investment portfolios in 2003.
Prior to founding Abacus Capital Group, Hogi held leading roles with Bankers Trust Company (now Deutsche Bank) for over seven years. He began as an associate and was soon appointed as the company’s Vice President of Equity Derivatives Group in London in 1989. Hogi continued to lead in executive roles with Bankers Trust Company, moving from London to Hong Kong and later Singapore. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Yale University in 1985.
Michael Unsworth
Director of Clipper Holdings, dwp Cityspace, and Adria Azija d.o.o
Michael Unsworth
Director of Clipper Holdings, dwp Cityspace, and Adria Azija d.o.o
Michael Unsworth currently holds various directorships at Clipper Holdings, dwp Cityspace, and Adria Azija d.o.o. He has held significant roles in the research field and possesses high expertise in the Asia Pacific market. Michael was the Chief Executive Officer of Merrill Lynch Phatra Securities, the largest investment bank in Thailand, from 1998 until the end of 2000. Previously, he was instrumental in growing Merrill Lynch’s presence in the region as the Regional Head of Research of Merrill Lynch Asia Pacific.
Before relocating to the Asia Pacific market, Michael held managing positions in Europe where he worked as the Managing Director of European Investment banking in 1994. In 1988, Michael was appointed Head of the UK Research Department, helping grow the department’s reputation as one of UK’s best.
As a graduate of St. John’s College, Southsea and Middlesex University, Michael gained invaluable insights in the field of research and energy when he was made a partner of Scott Goff Hancock & Co. in 1981, when the company became an official member of the London Stock Exchange.
Chris Cracknell
Non-Executive Director and Audit Committee Member, Clipper Holdings Limited
Chris Cracknell
Non-Executive Director and Audit Committee Member, Clipper Holdings Limited
Chris Cracknell was elected as a non-executive director of Clipper Holdings Limited in 2018 and subsequently Chair of the audit committee and a member of the remuneration committee.
For over 44 years, Chris has been pioneering successful new businesses globally within the B2B services field. He is currently Chair of Grant Thornton Thailand and Chair of the British Chamber of Commerce Thailand. He also owns an international business consultancy that counts Mentisglobal and the Absotherm Group among its clients.
Chris joined Clipper Holdings Limited from OCS Group Limited where he was CEO for 19 years. In
LYN KOK
Advisor Clipper Holdings Ltd Founder & CEO Mula-X Holding
LYN KOK
Advisor Clipper Holdings Ltd Founder & CEO Mula-X Holding
Lyn, born in Malaysia, educated in Canada, and currently based in Thailand, boasts an illustrious career spanning nearly three decades with a top global bank, with her last posting being the President & CEO of Thailand and Greater Mekong, covering Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam.
In late 2020, in addition to being an advisor to several family owned businesses, she pursued her entrepreneurial passion, aiming to make a difference in financially underserved communities. Having resided in six global cities, Lyn’s banking career expanded across ten countries in both North America and Asia. In 2012, Bloomberg recognized her as the International CEO of the Year in Thailand for leading a prominent financial institution and her roles as the Global Ambassador.