BOARD OF DIRECTORS

H.E. Samantha Yem, LLM, MBA, PhD(ABD)
Founder of MIG, LTD.
Attorney At Law
Advisor of Royal Government of Cambodia

Samantha was born in Cambodia and immigrated to the United States after the end of the Khmer Rouge Regime in 1979, before returning to start a business and practice law in her home country in 1999.

She is a scholar practitioner, serial entrepreneur and an Attorney-At-Law. Prior to becoming an entrepreneur and practice law, Samantha was an academic researcher and an Associate Professor at Humphreys College in Stockton, California. She holds Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Science, MBA, and PhD(ABD) from the United States; and Legum Baccalaureus (LLB), and Master of Laws from Royal University of Law and Economics, Cambodia.

Samantha possesses extensive knowledge and experience in cross-national diversity management, international business relations and diplomacy, investment strategy, banking & Finance law, corporate and commercial law, labor and immigration law; and trust law.
Drawing on these valuable experiences, Samantha manages successful businesses and law firm in Southeast Asia. She envisions to become a part of a powerful force in creating a world of inclusivity, contributing to social and economic developments that empowered individuals to live with dignity and liberty.

Samantha was appointed to the Advisor of Royal Government post by Royal Decreed by His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni. Currently holding government office at the Council of Ministers, and serving as an honorary board member, strategic development advisor, and legal counsel to Katharena Holiday Villa & Residences.

Mr. B. Scott Bolls
Chief Executive Officer & General Counsel
KATHARENA Holiday Villa & Resort

B. Scott Bolls, a licensed U.S. attorney and CPA, has extensive international legal and financial advisory experience in Privatization and International Business Development. He has worked in multi-cultural, challenging environments including China, ASEAN, Central Asia, Russia, and Germany during his 25 years of working and living overseas.
His experience has also been in Trade, Privatization and Economic Reform Advisory Projects for transitional governments in Afghanistan (WTO, Constitution), Tajikistan and the German government’s Real Estate Privatization Agency, The TLG.
Mr. Bolls has had private sector investment banking experience working for Goldman Sachs, GE Capital, Ernst and Young, Ocwen Savings Bank and the U. K’s Smith Hodgkinson. He has a strong ability to connect personally and professionally with people from multi-culture business and governmental sectors.

  • China: Overall including Hong Kong
  • Asia/Pacific (ASEAN) including Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Laos, Myanmar,
    Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia; and Taiwan and the Solomon Islands
  • Central Asia including Afghanistan, Iraq, Tajikistan, and Dubai (UAE)
  • Europe including Russia, and the former DDR Eastern Germany

Mr. Bolls is a CPA and a licensed attorney in both Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania. He earned his law degree at the University of Pennsylvania while also attending the Wharton School of Business.

Mr. Keith Hib
Director
KATHARENA Holiday Villa & Resort

Mr. Keith Hib, with collective experiences drawn from the United States, Japan, and the United Kingdom; Keith comes from a business management background having obtained a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Business and Management from the University of the West of England, Bristol, as well as a Master of Science in International Management from the University of Bath in the United Kingdom.  Keith’s passion in management has been further exemplified in obtaining Level 5 Diploma status from the Chartered Management Institute in the United Kingdom.

Keith’s main expertise cover strategic operations management along with a strong passion in the field of marketing, branding, and advertising strategy.  Keith credits his managerial skill to past experiences in receiving high honors for researching the field of behavioral economics and the effects on economies, organizations and employees; working on management consultancy pitches for companies during his time as a student in the UK, as well as having spent time working in the insurance and financial planning industry for expats in Cambodia.

Mr. Ratha Yang
Director
KATHARENA Holiday Villa & Resort

Mr. Ratha Yang, a director of KATHARENA Properties Co., Ltd. He earned Bachelor Degree in Management, BS degree in Computer Science and Bachelor of Laws from Khmer Institute of Law. While pursuing his college degrees, Ratha joins Morakot International Group. Over the course of fifteen years with Morakot, Ratha has been involved in many aspects of the business that includes administrative, HR, accounting and finance, business & tax compliance; and business developments. Currently, Ratha holds a position as Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Morakot International Group, working closely with Madam Chairwoman in building and crafting business strategy to protect, grow, and develop stronger and more prosperous MORAKOT.