Tunku Dato’ Yaacob graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Hons) Degree in Economics and Accounting from City University, London. An accountant by training, he is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales and a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants.

Tunku Dato’ Yaacob started his career as an Auditor with Price Waterhouse in London from 1982 to 1985 and subsequently, employed by the same firm in Kuala Lumpur from 1986 to 1987. Tunku Dato’ Yaacob joined Malaysian Assurance Alliance Berhad (now known as Zurich Life Insurance Malaysia Berhad) in 1987 until October 2006.

Currently, Tunku Dato’ Yaacob is a Board Member of MAAG, MIG, KNM, Melewar Group Berhad, Khyra Legacy Berhad (“KLB”), Yayasan Khyra, MAA Bancwell Trustee Berhad, Ithmaar Holding B.S.C. (listed in Bahrain), Ithmaar Bank B.S.C. (Closed), Altech Batteries Limited (listed in Australia) and several other private limited companies.

Tunku Dato’ Yaacob is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Yayasan Amal Maaedicare, The Budimas Charitable Foundation and Registered Trustees of the Joseph William Yee Eu Foundation.

Tunku Dato’ Yaacob is deemed interested in Mycron by virtue of him being a beneficiary of a trust known as KLB, being the holding company of Melewar Equities (BVI) Ltd and Melewar Khyra Sdn Bhd, who are the major shareholders of MIG, a major shareholder of Mycron.

Tunku Dato' Yaacob currently holds the position of Executive Chairman of MAA Group Berhad ("MAAG") and Melewar Industrial Group Berhad ("MIG") and Non-Executive Chairman of KNM Group Berhad ("KNM").