Will Ong Beng Seng’s links to Iswaran case undermine his ability to effectively lead HPL?
Leslie Yee
ONG Beng Seng is synonymous with Singapore-listed hotel and property group Hotel Properties Limited (HPL).
The Malaysian tycoon is HPL’s co-founder and managing director, and has been instrumental in running the group since its incorporation in 1980.
Notwithstanding his many contributions to the group, the time could be right for the long-serving Ong to leave his executive role at HPL.
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