Board of Directors
Mr. Loh Kim Kang David, PBM, BBM
Executive Director and Joint Chairman
Mr. Loh Kim Kang David (羅敬惠) (“Mr. Loh”), aged 60, joined the Company on 8 May 2015 as a Non-Executive Director and was appointed a Joint Chairman of the Board on 13 November 2019. Mr. Loh was re-designated from Non-Executive Director to Executive Director on 1 March 2021, and appointed Chairman of the Executive Committee on 1 January 2022. He is responsible for the formulation of corporate and business strategies of the Company and leads the execution of strategic growth plans of the Group. He was last re-elected a Director of the Company on 28 April 2022.
Mr. Loh has over 20 years of experience in the investment and brokerage industry. He has been a Principal and Director of Centurion Global Ltd, a controlling shareholder of the Company since April 2008 to present. He previously worked at UOB Kay Hian Pte Ltd (formerly known as Kay Hian Pte Ltd) where his last position was Director (Business Development Consultant) from July 2009 to March 2010 and he was a Director (Dealing) from July 2007 to June 2009, Executive Director (Dealing) from July 1999 to July 2007, and Associate Director (Dealing) from July 1996 to July 1999.
From July 1999 to October 2001, Mr. Loh served as a Managing Director (Management) at UOB Kay Hian (Hong Kong) Ltd (formerly known as Kay Hian Overseas Securities Ltd). Prior to joining UOB Kay Hian Pte Ltd, he was with OUB Securities Pte Ltd as Dealing Director from August 1995 to June 1996. He started his career as Dealer (Dealing Director) at Ong & Company Pte Ltd from November 1989 to August 1995.
Mr. Loh was presented with the Bintang Bakti Masyarakat (Public Service Star) (BBM) at the 2016 NationalDay Awards. He was previously presented with the Pingat Bakti Masyarakat (Public Service Medal) (PBM) at the 2011 National Day Awards.
Mr. Loh is currently the chairman and director of Ohmyhome Ltd (NASDAQ: OMH); and a director of Centurion Management and Consultancy Services Pte Ltd, Centurion Private Equity Ltd, Centurion US Student Housing Fund, Dloh Strategic Development Pte. Ltd., Luxnovo Asia Ltd, Ohmyhome Pte Ltd, PC Portfolio Pte. Ltd. and Vienna Management Ltd.
Mr. Loh obtained a Bachelor of Science from the University of Oregon in June 1988. He is the maternal cousin of Mr. Han Seng Juan (Non-Executive Director, a Joint Chairman of the Board and a controlling shareholder of the Company).
Mr. Han Seng Juan, PBM, BBM
Non-Executive Director and Joint Chairman
Mr. Han Seng Juan (韓成元) (“Mr. Han”), aged 61, joined the Company on 8 May 2015 as a Non-Executive Director and was appointed a Joint Chairman of the Board on 13 November 2019. He was appointed a member of the Executive Committee on 1 January 2022. Mr. Han is responsible for the formulation of corporate and business strategies of the Company. He was last re-elected a Director of the Company on 27 April 2021 and will be seeking re-election at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting to be held on 26 April 2024.
Mr. Han has over 20 years of experience in the investment and brokerage industry. He has been a Principal and Director of Centurion Global Ltd, a controlling shareholder of the Company, since April 2008 to present. He previously worked at UOB Kay Hian Pte Ltd (formerly known as Kay Hian Pte Ltd) where his last position was Director (Business Development Consultant) from July 2009 to March 2010 and he was Director (Dealing) from July 2007 to June 2009, Executive Director (Dealing) from July 1999 to July 2007, and Associate Director (Dealing) from July 1996 to July 1999.
Before joining UOB Kay Hian Pte Ltd, Mr. Han was with OUB Securities Pte Ltd as Dealing Director from August 1995 to June 1996 and Ong & Company Pte Ltd as Dealing Director from November 1989 to August 1995. He started his career as a dealer at UOB Securities Pte Ltd from July 1987 to October 1989.
Mr. Han was presented with the Bintang Bakti Masyarakat (Public Service Star) (BBM) at the 2015 National Day Awards and the Pingat Bakti Masyarakat (Public Service Medal) (PBM) at the 2010 National Day Awards.
Mr. Han currently is also a director of Centurion Management and Consultancy Services Pte Ltd, Centurion Private Equity Ltd and Frontier Empire Limited.
Mr. Han obtained a Bachelor of Science from the University of Oregon in March 1987. He is the maternal cousin of Mr. Loh (Executive Director, a Joint Chairman of the Board and a controlling shareholder of the Company).
Mr. Wong Kok Hoe
Executive Director and Deputy Chairman
Mr. Wong Kok Hoe (黃國豪) (“Mr. Wong”), aged 61, first joined the Company on 1 August 2011 as a Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Board. On 13 November 2019, Mr. Wong stepped down as Chairman of the Board and was re-designated from Non-Executive Director to Executive Director and appointed as Deputy Chairman of the Board. He was appointed a member of the Executive Committee on 1 January 2022. Mr. Wong was last re-elected a Director of the Company on 27 April 2023.
Mr. Wong is responsible for overseeing the Group’s operations and implementation of the Company’s business strategies and developing new business opportunities for the Group. He also participates in the formulation of corporate and business strategies of the Company.
Mr. Wong is a Director of Centurion Global Ltd and Centurion Properties Pte Ltd, controlling shareholders of the Company. Mr. Wong is also a Director of several other private companies.
Prior to joining Centurion Global Ltd in 2009, Mr. Wong was admitted as a practising lawyer in Singapore on 14 March 1990. He has more than 18 years of legal experience in corporate law, corporate finance, and mergers and acquisitions. He started his legal career in Drew & Napier before leaving in June 1996 to be a partner in Yeo Wee Kiong & Partners. In October 1999, he joined Rajah & Tann (which was subsequently converted to Rajah & Tann LLP) as a partner and stayed on till June 2008. From July to December 2008, he acted as a consultant in Rajah & Tann LLP.
Mr. Wong obtained a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree from the National University of Singapore in June 1989.
Mr. Teo Peng Kwang Kelvin
Executive Director
Chief Operating Officer – Accommodation Business
Mr. Teo Peng Kwang (趙炳光) (“Mr. Teo”), aged 64, was appointed as Chief Operating Officer of the Group’s accommodation business in August 2011 and an Executive Director of the Company on 8 May 2018. He was appointed a member of the Executive Committee on 1 January 2022. Mr. Teo was last re-elected a Director of the Company on 28 April 2022.
Mr. Teo is presently responsible for the day-to-day operations and expansion of the Group’s accommodation business. He also assists the Chief Executive Officer in the Group’s growth and strategic planning.
Mr. Teo joined in 2007 as an Executive Director of Westlite Dormitory (Toh Guan) Pte Ltd (formerly known as Centurion Dormitory (Westlite) Pte Ltd), one of the Group’s subsidiaries acquired in 2011.
Prior to joining the Group, Mr. Teo served as a Director of Maxi Global Management Pte Ltd, a company which then provided housing services for foreign workers, from March 2009 to April 2011. He was also a Director of Maxfresh Leisure Pte Ltd, a company principally engaged in the rental services of fishing boats, from August 2010 to April 2011. From January 2006 to July 2007, he served as a Director of Intertrade (S) Enterprise Pte Ltd, a company principally engaged in chemical trading.
Prior to 2011, Mr. Teo owned and managed various businesses in Singapore including a real estate and construction business. He was a Director of ISO Industry Pte Limited from March 2006 to February 2011 and Maxi Consultancy Pte Limited from December 2008 to January 2010. He was also a Director at Pointbuilt Pte Limited from May 2008 to February 2011, Serangoon Garden Staff Apartment Pte Ltd from March 2009 to August 2011, and Swissplan Dormitory Management Pte Ltd from September 2007 to April 2011.
Mr. Teo currently is also a director of Kelvin & Elvin Investment Pte Ltd, since May 2018 and a Non-Executive Director of Cuprina Holdings (Cayman) Limited, since 28 February 2024.
Mr. Teo was the Vice President of Dormitory Association of Singapore Limited from July 2015 to July 2021 and the President of Dormitory Association of Singapore Limited from October 2012 to June 2015 and served as an Independent Trustee of the Board of Trustees for the Migrant Workers’ Assistance Fund from November 2014 to July 2020.
Mr. Teo completed his primary school education in 1972 at River Valley Primary School.
Mr. Gn Hiang Meng
Lead Independent Director
Mr. Gn Hiang Meng (鄞憲民) (“Mr. Gn”), aged 75, was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director on 17 May 2007 and as Lead Independent Director from 1 March 2014 to 31 December 2023. He was also the Chairman of Audit Committee from 24 May 2007 to 27 April 2023. He was last re-elected a Director of the Company on 27 April 2021 and ceased as a member of the Audit Committee and Nominating Committee with effect from 1 January 2024. After having served on the Board for more than 16 years, Mr. Gn will not be seeking re-election and will be retiring as Independent Director of the Company at the conclusion of the forthcoming Annual General Meeting to be held on 26 April 2024.
Mr. Gn was with United Overseas Bank Group for 28 years. Prior to his resignation in 2001, he was the Senior Executive Vice-President in charge of investment banking and stock broking businesses. He was the Deputy President of UOL Group from 2001 to 2007.
Mr. Gn is presently an Independent Non-Executive Director of Haw Par Corporation Limited (stock code: H02.SI), a company listed on the Mainboard of SGX-ST and principally engaged in manufacturing, marketing and trading of healthcare products.
Mr. Gn was an Independent Non-Executive Director of Koh Brothers Group Limited (stock code: K75. SI), a company listed on the Mainboard of SGX-ST and principally engaged in construction, property development and specialist engineering solutions provider, from 16 August 2007 to 31 December 2021.
Mr. Gn was an Independent Non-Executive Director of SingHaiyi Group Limited (now known as SingHaiyi Pte. Ltd.), a company principally engaged in investing, developing, and managing real estate properties from 1 December 2013 to 31 January 2022.
Mr. Gn was also an Independent Non-Executive Director of TEE International Limited (stock code: M1Z.SI), a company listed on the Mainboard of SGX-ST and principally engaged in engineering works with business interests in real estate and infrastructure, from 1 June 2013 to 21 January 2021.
Mr. Gn obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) degree from the University of Singapore (currently known as the National University of Singapore).
Mr. Chandra Mohan S/O Rethnam, PBM, BBM
Independent Non-Executive Director
Mr. Chandra Mohan s/o Rethnam (“Mr. Mohan”), aged 61, was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director on 17 May 2007. Mr. Mohan was the Chairman of Remuneration Committee from 24 May 2007 to 27 April 2023. He was last re-elected a Director of the Company on 27 April 2021 and ceased as a member of the Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee with effect from 1 January 2024. After having served on the Board for more than 16 years, Mr. Mohan will not be seeking re-election and will be retiring as Independent Director of the Company at the conclusion of the forthcoming Annual General Meeting to be held on 26 April 2024.
Mr. Mohan is presently an Advocate and Solicitor and has been a partner at Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP, a law firm in Singapore, since 1995. He is also a Director of Oldham Enterprise Pte Ltd and PC Portfolio Pte. Ltd.
Mr. Mohan was a lecturer with the Faculty of Law at the National University of Singapore from July 1989 to March 1995.
Mr. Mohan sat on the Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA) Executive Committee from 2015 to 2021.
Mr. Mohan has also been a council member of the North West Community Development Council (NWCDC) since 2002, holding the appointments of Chairman for the NWCDC Lifelong Learning Committee (formerly known as SkillsFuture Standing Committee) from 2017, NWCDC Finance Committee (2009-2017), Organising Committee for NWCDC Food Aid Fund for needy residents (2010-2018), and NWCDC Corporate Communications Committee (2006-2009). He has been the Chairman of the Organising Committee for Club 100 @ NWCDC annual dinner (which raises funds for the NWCDC Food Aid Fund for needy residents) from 2010 to date.
He was presented with the Bintang Bakti Masyarakat (Public Service Star) (BBM) at the 2015 National Day Awards. He was previously presented with the Pingat Bakti Masyarakat (Public Service Medal) (PBM) at the 2011 National Day Awards. Mr. Mohan has been appointed a Justice of the Peace (JP) by the President of the Republic of Singapore for a term of 5 years with effect from 1 September 2020 for his significant contributions to social services and the community at large in Singapore. He is also a Professional Deputy (Personal Welfare and Property & Affairs), Office of the Public Guardian and Deputy Registrar of Marriages, Singapore. Mr. Mohan has been appointed as a Member of the Board of Visiting Justices (BOVJ) & Board of Inspection (BOI) for the term from 1 March 2023 to 26 February 2026.
Mr. Mohan obtained a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree from the National University of Singapore in June 1986 and a Master of Laws degree from the University of Cambridge in July 1989. He is also a Fellow of the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators and a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in the United Kingdom.
Mr. Owi Kek Hean
Independent Non-Executive Director
Mr. Owi Kek Hean (黃格賢) (“Mr. Owi”), aged 66, was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director on 1 January 2017 and as Lead Independent Director on 1 January 2024. Mr. Owi is also the Chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Nominating Committee. He was last re-elected a Director of the Company on 27 April 2023.
Mr. Owi worked with KPMG LLP in Singapore from 1982 until his retirement in October 2015 and had held various senior positions including Head of Tax, Head of Enterprise Services, Finance Partner and Deputy Managing Partner.
Mr. Owi has been appointed as an Independent Director and the Lead Independent Director of SLB Development Ltd, a company which shares are listed on the Catalist Board of SGX-ST (SGX:1J0), since 23 March 2018. He is also an Executive Director of IMO & Partners Pte Ltd, a Director of Centurion US Student Accommodation Holdings Pte Ltd and an Independent Director of Centurion US Student Accommodation Inc.
Mr. Owi obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the National University of Singapore in May 1981. He is an Accredited Tax Advisor (Income Tax and Goods and Services Tax) with the Singapore Institute of Accredited Tax Professionals.
Ms. Tan Poh Hong, PBM, PPA(E)
Independent Non-Executive Director
Ms. Tan Poh Hong (陳寶鳳) (“Ms. Tan”), aged 65, was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company on 8 May 2018. Ms. Tan is the Chairman of the Remuneration Committee and a member of the Audit Committee. She was last re-elected a Director of the Company on 28 April 2022.
Ms. Tan previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority (AVA) of Singapore from May 2009 to September 2017 and was responsible for the implementation of the organisation’s policies and strategies.
Prior to her appointment at AVA, Ms. Tan was Deputy CEO of the Housing and Development Board (HDB) from September 2004 to March 2009, where she was responsible for the planning, development and management of HDB properties. She also held various leadership positions in HDB, ranging from sales and operations to corporate strategy and communications; and policy development.
Ms. Tan has been an Independent Director of Sheng Siong Group Ltd. (a company listed on the Mainboard of SGX-ST) since 5 January 2018, an Independent Director of VICOM Group Ltd (a company listed on the Mainboard of SGX-ST) since 25 April 2019 and an Independent Director of APAC Realty Limited (a company listed on the Mainboard of SGX-ST) since 1 October 2020. She is also an Independent Director of AnnAik Limited, a company listed on the Catalist Board of SGX-ST, since 26 July 2018, and an Independent Director of OTS Holdings Limited, a company listed on the Catalist Board of SGX-ST, since 19 May 2021. She has also been a Director of Jilin Food Zone Pte Ltd since 1 October 2019 and a Director of Vanguard Healthcare Pte Ltd since 1 November 2022. Ms. Tan is Singapore’s Non-Resident Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark.
Ms. Tan obtained a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Estate Management from the National University of Singapore, and a Master of Business Administration (with Distinction) from New York University. She was awarded the Public Administration Medal (Gold) in August 2013, and the Public Service Medal in August 1999 by the Singapore Government.
Mr. Lee Wei Loon
Independent Non-Executive Director
Mr. Lee Wei Loon (李維倫) (“Mr. Lee”), aged 44, was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company on 13 November 2019. Mr. Lee is the Chairman of the Nominating Committee and a member of the Audit Committee. He was last re-elected a Director of the Company on 27 April 2023.
Mr. Lee has been a Director of WatchBox HK Limited since 10 April 2020, a Director of Watchbox Singapore Pte Ltd since 19 September 2019 and, Executive Vice President and CEO of Asia of Watchbox since August 2019.
Mr. Lee was previously an Executive Director, Investment Banking Division, of Morgan Stanley Asia (Singapore) from October 2017 to August 2019 and a Director Commissioner of PT Morgan Stanley Asia International (Indonesia) from January 2015 to September 2017. Prior to that, he was an Executive Director, Institutional Equities Division, of Morgan Stanley Asia (Singapore) from June 2012 to January 2015, a Director, Asian Equities Sales, at Bank of America Merrill Lynch (Singapore) from May 2010 to June 2012, and Vice President, Asian Equities Sales & Trading, Hedge Fund Sales, of Credit Suisse (New York and Singapore) from May 2004 to March 2010.
Mr. Lee obtained a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Finance from the New York University, Stern School of Business in May 2004.
Mr. Chan Wan Hong
Independent Non-Executive Director
Mr. Chan Wan Hong (陈允康) (“Mr. Chan”), aged 50, was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company and a member of the Remuneration Committee on 1 January 2024. Mr. Chan will be seeking re-election at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting to be held on 26 April 2024.
Mr. Chan is a practising corporate lawyer with more than 24 years of experience, having been admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore in 1999.
Mr. Chan’s core practice areas encompass mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital investments, corporate finance and capital markets. He advises extensively on equity and quasi-equity investments in companies and businesses, as well as initial public offerings, secondary fund raising and other corporate actions by listed issuers. Mr. Chan has been recognised by various legal publications for his areas of specialisation.
Mr. Chan has been the Senior Director of FC Legal Asia LLC since August 2022. Prior to FC Legal Asia LLC, he practised at Atlas Asia Law Corporation (an independent member firm of the EY global network), where he held the position of director from August 2019 to July 2022. He was a partner and subsequently a senior partner of Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP (formerly Rodyk & Davidson LLP) from July 2011 to July 2019, and was with Rajah & Tann LLP from October 1999 to June 2011, where he joined as an associate and was subsequently made a partner.
Mr. Chan obtained a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree from the National University of Singapore in 1998.
Mr. Kong Ming Leong Nicholas
Independent Non-Executive Director
Mr. Kong Ming Leong Nicholas (江明良) (“Mr. Kong”), aged 60, was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company and a member of the Remuneration Committee and Nominating Committee on 1 January 2024. Mr. Kong will be seeking re-election at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting to be held on 26 April 2024.
Mr. Kong is a seasoned financial expert and investment luminary who currently serves as the Special Advisor for East Asia Investments in the Office of the President at the National University of Singapore (NUS). With a career spanning illustrious roles across prestigious institutions, Mr. Kong has held pivotal roles in investments and financial management companies.
Mr. Kong led as Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at the NUS Investment Office for 15 years, which saw an unprecedented growth in assets under management (“AUM”). The global portfolio encompasses both traditional and alternative asset classes.
Prior to NUS, Mr. Kong held a prominent position heading the investment team at the investment company, PRC (S) Pte Ltd, where he was responsible for a segment of China’s foreign exchange reserves for a period spanning more than 11 years.
Mr. Kong began his journey in finance at the Overseas-Chinese Banking Corporation, where he rose to the role of Head of Treasury at OCBC Hong Kong. His expertise and financial acumen were further honed during stints at the Insurance Corporation of Singapore Ltd and American International Assurance Co., Ltd, where he managed their insurance funds.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science Specialising in Financial Engineering, both from NUS. Additionally, Mr. Kong holds certifications as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Financial Risk Manager (FRM), demonstrating his commitment to professional excellence in the financial domain.
Mr. Kong’s distinguished contributions to the nation were recognised with the esteemed Singapore National Day Award in 2015, specifically the Public Administration Medal (Silver), an honour that reflects his impactful and dedicated service.
Beyond his outstanding professional achievements, Mr. Kong is deeply involved in various community initiatives and organisations. He served on the Community Chest, the National Art Gallery of Singapore, and the Trailblazer Foundation.
Mr. Kong was a Director of Arohi Emerging Asia Master Fund & Arohi Emerging India Master Fund from 15 August 2013 to 8 February 2024. He is currently a Director of Lanthanum Private Limited.