Former CapitaLand chief executive Lim Ming Yan to join HDB board on Oct 1

THE Ministry of National Development (MND) on Thursday announced the appointment of Lim Ming Yan to the board of the Housing and Development Board (HDB) with effect from Oct 1, 2021 to Sept 30, 2022.

HDB is Singapore's public housing authority and a statutory board under the MND.

In a press statement jointly issued by HDB and MND, both entities highlighted Mr Lim's extensive experience in the real estate industry and a strong record of public service.

Mr Lim is best known for his 22 years at CapitaLand Limited, where he served as its president and group chief executive officer from 2013 up until his retirement in 2018.

He currently chairs both Workforce Singapore and the Singapore Business Federation.