Datuk Peter Lim is the Group Managing Partner of Folks DFK Group, an independent member firm of DFK International, and a highly accomplished Audit and Assurance leader with more than 20 years of professional services experience. He is widely recognised for his long-standing tenure as a Big Four partner, where he led the Real Estate Audit Business Segment and the Japanese Clients Audit Business Segment, building market-leading practices anchored on audit quality, client trust, strong governance, and talent development.

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In addition to his executive leadership roles, Datuk Peter is deeply involved in board, regulatory, and professional appointments that shape the accounting profession in Malaysia. He has served on key committees of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), the Malaysian Accounting Standards Board (MASB), the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA) and Member of Academic Industrial Advisory Board For Sunway TES. Through these appointments, he has contributed to accounting standard-setting discussions, professional practice governance, digital technology adoption, and the development of future accounting professionals, reflecting his strong commitment to public interest, professional integrity, and sustainable practice growth.

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Throughout his career, Datuk Peter has advised public listed companies, multinational corporations, family offices, and IPO aspirants on audit, assurance, and reporting accountant engagements. His leadership track record includes consistent revenue growth, transformation of client service delivery models, and the successful attraction and development of top-tier talent. He is particularly known for combining Big Four discipline with pragmatic, people-first leadership to deliver measurable improvements in audit quality and client satisfaction.

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As Country Managing Partner of Folks DFK Group, Datuk Peter brings together his Big Four experience, board-level governance exposure, and profession-wide leadership to build a growth-oriented professional firm. His leadership philosophy is anchored on humility, integrity, and excellence, with a clear focus on transforming businesses by strengthening governance, enhancing trust, and developing future-ready professionals.