Frasers Property Singapore appoints new CEO, effective Apr 1

MAINBOARD-LISTED Frasers Property TQ5 : TQ5 0%has appointed Soon Su Lin as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of its Singapore unit with effect from Apr 1, 2022, it said in a bourse filing on Monday (Jan 24).

Soon currently serves as the CEO (Development) at Frasers Property (Holdings) Thailand, a position she has held since 2017.

She will be relocating to Singapore to assume her new position at Frasers Property Singapore, where she will oversee operations of its retail-focused platform, Frasers Property Retail, as well as its commercial and residential businesses.

Prior to her appointment at Frasers Property (Holdings) Thailand, Soon served as the CEO (Development) of TCC Assets, which saw her leading major development projects in Thailand which Frasers Property (Holdings) Thailand was involved in. This includes a joint venture with TCC Assets for the development of One Bangkok, an integrated mixed-use lifestyle district and the largest private sector property development under construction in Thailand.

Before joining the group, Soon was the CEO for Orchard Turn Developments, which developed and operated Ion Orchard and The Orchard Residences in Singapore. She has over 30 years of experience in the real estate industry covering consultancy, investment sales, leasing and property development.

In her new appointment at Frasers Property Singapore, Soon will report directly to Frasers Property's group CEO, Panote Sirivadhanabhakdi.

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"Su Lin has been my choice to take on the Singapore leadership role with her deep knowledge of the real estate landscape. She brings with her a wealth of leadership experience in development and investment, sharp insight and a strong track record of delivery," Sirivadhanabhakdi said.

Shares of Frasers Property were trading at S$1.14, up S$0.01 or 0.9 per cent as at 1.45 pm on Monday, after the announcement.

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