Kenny Ng Jin Linn
Country Manager – Malaysia | Co-Founder – LBIM
PROFILE
Senior country manager with 20+ years of experience across Southeast Asia in intelligence, investigations, and risk management. Proven capability leading multi-country operations, managing law enforcement engagement, and delivering intelligence-led enforcement for multinational brands.
Extensive experience in IP enforcement, regulatory engagement, and cross-border operations, with strong relationships across government agencies including Royal Malaysian Customs and Ministry of Domestic Trade & Consumer Affairs.
COMPETENCIES
Intelligence & investigations (multi-jurisdictional)
IP enforcement & anti-counterfeiting
Government liaison (Customs, MDTCA)
Operational leadership & team management
Risk & crisis management
Client management & reporting
Training & capacity building (LEA engagement)
Regional operations (Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia)
EXPERIENCE
LEE BUMGARNER RESEARCH & ANALYSIS MALAYSIA (LBIM)
Co-Founder & Country Manager (2018 – Present)
Lead Malaysia operations delivering intelligence, investigations, and enforcement support
Manage investigative teams and case managers across multiple projects
Direct IP enforcement strategies and coordinate with local authorities
Oversee intelligence collection and market analysis across sectors
Maintain high-level engagement with Customs and MDTCA for enforcement coordination
Deliver client reporting, proposals, and operational planning
Risk Mitigation Limited Consulting
Regional Country Manager (2009 – 2017)
Managed regional operations across Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia; supervised multi-country teams and coordinated intelligence operations.
Randall Gateskill Risk Management Sdn Bhd
Editor (2006 – 2009)
BACKGROUND
Regularly delivers brand protection training and seminars with Royal Malaysian Customs, MDTCA, and Health Ministry across Malaysia and Southeast Asia.