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31 October 2024

Knight Auto Precision Engineering, a leading manufacturer of semiconductor testing and assembly components, is pleased to announce that the leadership transition has been fully complete. Going forward, James Boo will step back from operations and be appointed as a Non-Executive Independent Director of Knight Auto with Fatt Chye continuing as the Chief Executive Officer.

“We are immensely grateful for James’s unwavering support throughout this transition process. The transition was carefully planned and executed to ensure stability and continued success across all areas of the company. The Knight Auto family extends our heartfelt gratitude to James for his unwavering dedication and successful leadership in transforming Knight Auto into a market leader. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors. As we move forward, we look to cultivate a culture that values diversity and empowers everyone to contribute to our collective success. Together, we will build a bright and prosperous future for Knight Auto.” said Fatt Chye.

Knight Auto Precision Engineering looks forward to this exciting new chapter under the leadership of Fatt Chye, with strong support from the board and shareholders. Please join us in extending our continued support to Fatt Chye as he continues on this exciting journey.


(External announcement)

1 August 2024

Knight Auto Precision Engineering Welcomes Mr. Fatt Chye LOW as Chief Executive Officer as Mr. James Boo Transitions to Senior Advisor

Knight Auto Precision Engineering, a leading manufacturer of semiconductor testing and assembly components, announces today the appointment of Mr. Fatt Chye Low as its Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1st, 2024.

We also announce today that, after founding and spending more than 30 years with Knight Auto, James Boo retires from his current position as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Boo will assist Mr. Low during a transition period, after which he will become Senior Advisor to Templewater.

Mr. Low is a seasoned executive with over 27 years of experience in the semiconductor industry. He previously served as the General Manager of United Test and Assembly Center Ltd (UTAC), where he oversaw three factories covering Bump, Wafer Sort, Plasma Dicing, WLCSP, Package Testing and iBGA operations in Singapore.

“We are very excited to have Fatt Chye join Knight Auto as I retire from the business. He brings strong leadership skills as well as an abundance of industry experience that can greatly benefit Knight Auto. I have also personally known him for a long time and believe he will be a great fit here. I look forward to assisting him during the transition period.” – James Boo.

“I am honored to join Knight Auto as the new CEO. Through my years in the semiconductor industry, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of innovation and collaboration. I am committed to driving our company forward, fostering a culture of excellence, and delivering exceptional value to our customers and stakeholders. Together, we will navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities that lie ahead, ensuring sustained growth and success.” – Low Fatt Chye.

The entire Knight Auto family thanks James for his continuing dedication to Knight Auto and his successful leadership in taking Knight Auto to becoming a leading player in the market today. Knight Auto embodies James’ unwavering commitment to quality and service and we will continue this commitment and build upon this great foundation.

We look forward to Mr. Low bringing the company to new heights and creating lasting value for all stakeholders. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Mr. Low as he embarks on this exciting journey as our CEO and in extending our great appreciation to Mr. Boo for building Knight Auto in what it is today. We look forward to an era of continued growth, innovation, and success.

Regards,
The Knight Auto team and board of directors

About Knight Auto Precision Engineering
Founded in 1992, Knight Auto Precision Engineering (“Knight Auto”) is a leading component manufacturer for backend IC chip assembly and testing. The company serves leading Integrated Device Manufacturers (IDMs) and Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test Suppliers (OSATs) globally and has manufacturing facilities in Singapore, China, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

To learn more about Knight Auto, please visit https://www.knightap.com/

About Mr. Fatt Chye Low
Mr. Low Fatt Chye is an experienced business leader and brings a wealth of semiconductor industry experience. He previously served as the General Manager of United Test and Assembly Center Ltd (UTAC), where he oversaw operations in Singapore. Prior to his career at UTAC, Mr. Low Fatt Chye held positions at Micron Semiconductor Asia and Texas Instruments. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering (First Class) from the University of Leeds (United Kingdom).

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The awards from PT. Nissin Kogyo Batam for Zero Defect Award and Best Quality Supplier 2019 reflects on our professional approaches in handling customers’ quality expectations.

Knight Auto take pride on the 2 awards and we wish to share our joy and success with all our business partners and associates.

Moving on, Knight Auto will strive for betterment and continue to work closely and cohesively with our valued customers towards achieving greater business performance and success.

 

 

Knight Auto have just picked up the following 3 awards.

a)     Best Supplier Award frsom Infineon

b)     Enterprise 50 Award (9th position)

c)     Zero Defect Award from PT. Nissin Kogyo Batam.

Images of the 3 awards are attached for your viewing pleasure.

The Best Supplier Award from Infineon signifies an important endorsement on our superior quality and high standard of service and support

The Enterprise 50 Award reflects on the successful business strategy and direction that Knight Auto have adopted over the years.

The Zero Defect Award from PT. Nissin Kogyo Batam reflects on our professional approaches in handling customers’ quality expectations.

Knight Auto take pride on the 3 above-mentioned awards .

We wish to share our joy and success with all our business partners and associates.

Moving on, Knight Auto will strive for betterment and continue to work closely and cohesively with our valued customers towards achieving greater business performance and success.

26th May 2018: Knight Auto has been awarded as Recipient for the Singapore 500 Enterprise 2018, recognized as leading entrepreneur and Small-Medium Enterprise that has excel in our industry through successful business and market strategy.