The resignation of a veteran Hong Kong executive from a trio of directorships leads this week’s review of personnel moves from around the region, with leadership changes at Keppel Infrastructure Trust and Shenzhen’s Logan Group also making the list.
Chew Fook Aun Has resigned as non-executive chairman of the board and deputy chairman. Lai Sun Garment, Lai Sun Development The following are some examples of how to get started: Lai Fung HoldingsAccording to a statement made to the Hong Kong Exchange by three companies related on the 28th of September, Chew left all three companies at the beginning of October after serving as their board member since 2012. Chew is now 61 and left his three firms on the 1st of October, after serving on their board since 2012. It is reported that he will be leaving the company to pursue personal interest.
Managers of Keppel Infrastructure Trust Has promoted Kevin Neo Tzu Chao A REIT listed at the SGX has announced that it will be appointing Neo as CEO with effect 1 October. Neo, now 43 years old, has been the REIT’s deputy CEO for several months after serving as head of investment. Neo first became the REIT manager back in 2016. He replaced Jopy Chuang Chang when she resigned to assume other duties within Keppel Group.
The mainland developer defaults Logan Group Hong Kong’s exchange informed on the 3rd October of its appointment. Zhou Ji Pictured below is a picture of (picture) Chen Yong The same day, Chen and Zhou were named executive directors of its board. Zhou has responsibility for Shenzhen’s operation management including legal and risk affairs. Chen manages the offshore capital and finance for the Shenzhen based company. Logan faces a winding up petition in Hong Kong for defaulting on credit obligations offshore.
CapitaLand Malaysia Trust On 29 September, the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange informed that it has appointed Jeffrey Ng Tiong Lip From 1 October, Mr. Ng has been appointed as an independent and non-executive Director. Now 66, Ng had served as chief executive officer of Malaysia’s Sunway REIT until 30 June of this year and also now is a director on the board of local palm oil giant Ayer Holdings Berhad. Ng serves as a consultant to the Malaysian REIT Managers Association.
CBRE Has hired Rob Wilkinson Wilkinson made a LinkedIn statement this week stating that he will be a deputy managing Director with the Korea Business. The veteran broker is joining CBRE in Seoul after more than 12 years with Colliers – having relocated to Korea to take on a managing director role there with Colliers in 2020. University of Nottingham graduate, who also worked for Colliers in Hong Kong.
Jason Zhang Has been promoted to Executive Director with Cushman & Wakefield LinkedIn updates indicate that he will continue to be the China Outbound Investment head in Shanghai. Zhang was promoted to senior director in 2018 after joining the consultancy as a junior director. Zhang, a UCLA graduate, has also worked for Fosun and Merrill Lynch. He was previously employed by UBS, NYSE listed Xinyuan Real Estate, UBS, Merrill Lynch.
Benoy It was said last week that there has been a promotion Azaria Lee Project director at its Singapore studio. Lee received her new title this month after more than nine years with the UK-based firm where she has worked on projects including Jewel Changi, Han Jardin in Hanoi and retailer David Jones’ flagship store in Sydney. She has worked for Gensler and Swan and Maclaren, as well as HOK.
Colliers This past week, the company announced that two promotions had been made in their Hong Kong office. Matthew Cheng The team’s capital markets and investments services department has promoted (pictured) to the position of senior director. Angus Luk The company has promoted Cydon Choi, a former JLL broker, to senior associate director in its advisory and valuation services team. Former JLL broker Cydonchoi was also hired by the company as senior associate director in its office leasing department.
Mingtiandi would like to hear from you if any Asia real estate professional has changed their job, been promoted or simply done something interesting.