Ho Bee Land names new CEO, redesignates Chua Thian Poh as executive chairman
HO BEE Land has named Nicholas Chua as its new chief executive officer (CEO) and executive director with effect from January next year.
His father, Chua Thian Poh, who is currently chairman and CEO, will be redesignated executive chairman, the real estate developer said in a press statement on Tuesday.
Nicholas Chua is currently the deputy CEO of the group. As CEO, he will implement the group's overall strategies and policies set by the board. He will also manage the group's development and investment portfolio, it said.
Ho Bee Land lead independent director Bobby Chin said Nicholas Chua has performed well in his capacity as deputy CEO.
As deputy CEO, Nicholas Chua spearheaded the group's expansion in Australia and China, as well as grew its investment portfolio in Europe and the UK, the group said. He joined Ho Bee Land in 2002 and was promoted to deputy CEO in 2018.
"The board has reviewed the recommendation of the nominating committee and believes that he is ready to assume the CEO position and take on additional responsibilities as part of the group's leadership succession planning," Chin added.
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Chua Thian Poh, as executive chairman, will chart the group's growth strategies. He will also work with both the board and management to strengthen Ho Bee's ESG framework to ensure the group's business continues to be socially responsible.
Ho Bee Land has also announced the retirement of Desmond Woon as executive director. Woon will be appointed as a senior advisor to the company.
He joined Ho Bee in 1987 and was appointed executive director in 1995. He directs and oversees the group's corporate governance, finance, accounting, tax, legal, risk management, and investor relations.
Chua Thian Poh said: "I would like to thank Desmond for his professionalism and dedication in assisting me to grow the company during the past 34 years."
Shares of mainboard-listed Ho Bee Land closed flat at S$2.83 on Tuesday.
READ MORE:
- Nicholas Chua moves up to deputy CEO at Ho Bee
- Nicholas Chua promoted at Ho Bee Land
- Lim Swee Say to be appointed independent director for Ho Bee Land on Oct 1
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