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CapitaLand’s retail, workspace CEO Chris Chong leaves group

Group chief strategy officer Ervin Yeo has taken over Chong’s portfolio, in his new role as chief executive officer (commercial management) for China and South-east Asia

Jessie Lim
Published Fri, Aug 30, 2024 · 04:24 PM — Updated Fri, Aug 30, 2024 · 10:16 PM
    • Under Chris Chong’s leadership, CapitaLand was the first mall operator to enter the metaverse through its virtual experience CapitaVerse.  
    • Under Chris Chong’s leadership, CapitaLand was the first mall operator to enter the metaverse through its virtual experience CapitaVerse.   PHOTO: CAPITALAND

    CAPITALAND Investment ’s (CLI) chief executive officer of retail and workspace (Singapore and Malaysia) Chris Chong is stepping down after more than six years with the group.

    Announcing his departure on LinkedIn on Friday (Aug 30), Chong said: “It has been a pleasure working with the teams at CapitaLand through the various challenges during Covid-19, and the celebrations when we achieve milestones and greater heights with CapitaLand Investment.” 

    When contacted by The Business Times, Chong said that he will be taking a career break.

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