Leong Sum Yip

Founded Beans Depot in 2009. Possesses SCAA Certified Coffee Roaster, ACF Certified Barista Trainer. Founder member of Malaysia Specialty Coffee Association, as a President for 7 years and pioneered the specialty coffee scene in Malaysia. Coffee Roaster and Coach for Malaysian Champions. Chairman of Malaysia National Judges Council. Vast experience in international (China, Hong Kong, Philippines, Taiwan, Singapore, Vietnam) and local coffee competitions judging (Head, Sensory & Technical Judge). Prior to this, worked as Senior Manager, Human Resource in Astro (last corporate position) and other foreign and local financial institutions including HSBC, PhileoAllied, HLA, Alliance Bank, Kenanga. Successfully completed 43.338km in ZL ultramarathon 2017 to raise fund for Spastic Children