Dr Khoh Soo Beng is an innovative leader with a passion for technology and a drive to solve challenges. With 28 years of experience across Fortune 500 companies, academia, and start-ups, Dr Khoh has expertise in R&D, manufacturing, IT, project and change management, innovation management and new product development.

Starting as an embedded systems engineer at Rover Advanced Technology Centre, Dr Khoh developed pioneering automotive technology, including the CANbus for vehicles and DeviceNet for factory automation at Allen Bradley, which emphasised the importance of interoperability and real-time safety operations.

At Motorola Penang, Dr Khoh was a catalyst for change, transforming manufacturing into a digital, paperless factory. His integration of MES, ERP, Lean and Digital Six Sigma expert systems significantly boosted efficiency and productivity. His initiatives established data-driven decision-making as the core of operational excellence and set a new standard for digital transformation in the industry.

As a Motorola Penang Design Centre leader, Dr Khoh introduced Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) to train junior engineers in high-quality product development, earning him recognitions such as DFSS consultant black belt, Quality Star, Inventor mentor and Innovation Champion of the Year.

Driven by a deep commitment to societal impact, Dr. Khoh has dedicated his career to leveraging technology to improve society. As VP of CREST, he led industry-academia clusters in promoting connected health, co-founded Digital Health Malaysia, and supported numerous start-ups. He co-founded PMO Innovations, a boutique consultancy specialising in project management, innovation, and sustainability, further demonstrating his business acumen and entrepreneurial skills.

Dr Khoh now serves as Malaysia's country chair for the MS ISO 56001 and 56002 Innovation Management System. His technical interests include IoT, automotive CAN bus, and Industry 4.0, with a focus on MedTech, digital health, and sustainability and decarbonisation. He invented the 5-Step G.R.E.E.N. methodology to train engineers on implementing carbon reduction and sustainability-oriented innovations.

Holding a PhD in Electrical Engineering and a Master of IT (with distinction) from the University of Warwick, UK, Dr Khoh is a member of professional bodies such as the IET, IEM, and IEEE, with over 50 published papers. He is an associate editor of the International Journal of Innovation Science (IJIS) and a member of the IET Victoria committee. His expertise continues to influence innovation and business success.