Loo Chuan Boon

Chuan Boon is the COO of Sidec, where he leads Selangor’s digital transformation and positions the state as a premier digital hub in ASEAN. Since Sidec’s transition into a government-linked company in 2021, he has been instrumental in driving strategic growth and interdepartmental coordination.

Under his leadership, Sidec has launched impactful initiatives in digital talent development, startup acceleration, SME digitalisation, and tech investment attraction. Programmes such as the Selangor Accelerator Programme (SAP), E-Commerce Masterclasses, and Jelajah Usahawan Digital have nurtured over 300 startups and generated more than RM500 million in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV). He also oversees strategic projects like the Malaysia
Semiconductor IC Design Park and international innovation partnerships.

Previously, Chuan Boon was General Manager of the Selangor Information Technology and E-commerce Council (SITEC) from 2015 to 2020, where he helped build Selangor’s tech ecosystem by mentoring startups, fostering SME digitalisation, and leading global missions on smart city development. From 2008 to 2014, he served in the Selangor State Government as a Special Officer to Executive Councillor YB Elizabeth Wong, coordinating infrastructure and community programmes.

He also has private sector experience, including a role as General Manager at OSO Cane Sdn Bhd. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Management with a minor in Psychology from Universiti Sains Malaysia, and completed the Belt and Road Fintech Advanced Programme at Tsinghua University.

A strong advocate for youth and entrepreneurship, Chuan Boon has served as a Committee Member of the Malaysia-China Chamber of Commerce Youth Entrepreneur Council and as a mentor in the TEGAS Youth Founder Mentoring Programme.