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Mr. Toh Giap Eng, Vince
Executive ChairmanFormerly the Executive Deputy Chairman of the Group, Mr Toh was appointed Chairman with effect from 1 January 2022. Mr Toh’s responsibilities are to identifying and securing investment and development properties in new markets, exploring and developing related or new businesses ventures, and providing overall stewardship and governance for the Group. Mr Toh began his career in the banking and finance industry and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business from the United Kingdom. Mr Toh also serves as a member of the Nominating Committee.
Mr. Ivan Hoh
Executive Director, Chief Executive OfficerIvan was appointed the Executive Director of the Group on 19 June 2020. He is also the Chief Executive Officer where he oversees the Group's businesses and implements the directions, strategies and plans of the Board. Mr Hoh co-founded and was previously the Managing Director at PropNex International - the project marketing arm of PropNex. He is a veteran in both the local and overseas property scenes and possesses immense experience in the fields of real estate and project marketing over the span of 30 years. Prior to joining Heeton, Mr Hoh was Executive Director, Director and Head of Department of various agencies and real estate development consultancies including Knight Frank, HSR and OrangeTee.
Mr. Richard Tan Chuan Lye
Non-executive, Lead Independent DirectorMr Tan was appointed independent director of the Company on 9 September 2019. He is the Lead Independent Director and also the Chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Nominating Committee and Remuneration Committee. Mr Tan is an Adjunct Associate Professor with the NUS Business School and a retired partner of KPMG in Singapore. Mr Tan is an independent member of the Asia Advisory Board of EFG Bank AG and the chairman of its Asia Pacific Audit & Risk Committee. He is an independent director of Kingsmen Creatives Limited, First REIT Management Limited (Manager of First REIT), Sompo Insurance Singapore Pte Ltd, Synapxe Pte Ltd and Berjaya Sompo Insurance Berhad, where he serves either as the chairman or a member of the Audit & Risk Committee and its other board committees.
Mr. Toh Gap Seng
Alternate Director to Mr Toh Giap EngMr Toh was appointed Alternate Director to Mr Toh Giap Eng on 1 January 2022. He has more than 40 years of experience in property development and investment business. Mr Toh is currently the Executive Director of Hong Heng Company Private Limited.
Dr. Lee Bee Wah
Non-executive, Independent DirectorEr Dr Lee Bee Wah was appointed Independent Director of the Company on 27 April 2022 where she is the Chairman of the Nominating and a member of the Remuneration Committee and Audit Committee. A Licensed Professional Engineer who served as a Member of Parliament from 2006 to 2020, she holds a Master of Science (Engineering) from the University of Liverpool, UK and a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. She became the first woman President of the Institution of Engineers Singapore in 2008 and was conferred an Honorary Doctorate by The University of Liverpool in July 2011. In addition to her current role as Group Director of Meinhardt (Singapore) Pte. Ltd, Dr Lee is an independent Director of MYP Ltd, Koh Brothers Group Limited and sits on the Board of Mandai Park Holdings Pte. Ltd., Building and Construction Authority and the Hong Lai Huat Group Limited. She also chairs the Nanyang Technological University School of Civil & Environmental Engineering Advisory Committee.
Mr. Li Hiaw Ho
Non-executive, Independent DirectorMr Li Hiaw Ho was appointed independent Director of the Company on 6 June 2022. He is a chairman of the Remuneration Committee and a member of the Audit Committee. Mr Li graduated with a Diploma in Urban Valuation from the University of Auckland, New Zealand. After working for the Inland Revenue Department of Singapore’s Property Tax Division he joined CBRE where he was at various times Head of Valuation, Head of Asset Services and Head of Research. Over his 34 years with CBRE he built up its Valuation and Advisory Services as one of the leading real estate valuation teams in Singapore. Since his retirement in 2016, Mr Li has continued his association with CBRE as Consultant.
Mr. Toh Giap Eng, Vince
Executive Chairman & Executive DirectorVince serves as the Executive Chairman of the Group, overseeing the exploration of new business markets and opportunities while ensuring the overall stewardship and governance of the organisation. Vince began his career in the banking and finance industry and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business from the United Kingdom. He has nearly four decades of experience in property development and investment. He previously held the roles of CEO and Deputy Chairman of the Group before assuming his current position as Chairman in January 2022.
Mr. Ivan Hoh
Chief Executive OfficerIvan was appointed the Chief Executive Officer of the Group on 1 January 2021. He is responsible for the management of the Group's businesses and implements the directions, strategies and plans of the Board. As the Group's Chief Operating Officer previously, he oversaw the daily operations of the business. Mr Hoh co-founded and was previously the Managing Director at PropNex International - the project marketing arm of PropNex. He is a veteran in both the local and overseas property scenes and possesses immense experience in the fields of real estate and project marketing over the span of 30 years. Prior to joining Heeton, Mr Hoh was Executive Director, Director and Head of Department of various agencies and real estate development consultancies including Knight Frank, HSR and OrangeTee.
Ms. Heng Lee Cheng, Cheryl
Chief Financial OfficerCheryl is the Chief Financial Officer of the Group. Appointed in July 2012, she is responsible for the Group’s finance, treasury and corporate activities. Cheryl had several years of experience in the auditing and accounting profession before she joined the Group in April 2000. She holds a Bachelor of Accountancy from the Nanyang Technological University of Singapore and is a Chartered Accountant of Singapore.
Mr. Liu Chun Bong, Edwin
Chief Investment Officer, Managing Director, United Kingdom and EuropeEdwin joined the Group in 2012. As Chief Investment Officer and Managing Director (UK & Europe), he leads the real estate development and investment operations, as well as the group's hospitality arm in the region. Working closely with the Singapore head office, Edwin identifies investment and growth opportunities, with a particular focus on the hotel sector. Passionate about hotel development, Edwin is driven by the goal of innovating typologies for the ever-evolving guest journey and experiences. In 2017, he led the launch of the group's lifestyle hotel brand, HEETON CONCEPT HOTEL, and has continued its expansion since. Edwin is a Chartered Architect in the UK with two Bachelor's degrees in Architecture and has over 20 years of experience in the UK and Southeast Asia.
Mr. Sing Seet Wei, Jeryl
Group General ManagerJeryl joined the Heeton Group as the Group General Manager in January 2023. He will be assisting the CEO in business development, investment and acquisition, overseeing all aspects of property development and managing the Group’s commercial properties. Jeryl graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Commerce, double majoring in finance and marketing. He has been involved in property development for over 15 years. Before joining Heeton, he was the General Manager for BBR Development.
Ms. Eemin Loh Yi Xuan
Manager, Human Resources and AdministrationEemin joined the Group in March 2001 as Personal Assistant to the Executive Chairman. In July 2010, she was appointed Manager, Human Resources and Administration. She is responsible for formulating HR and administration policies, overseeing payroll, and managing staff welfare and development initiatives. Eemin holds a Graduate Diploma in Business Management from University of Bradford (UK) and Master of Social Science from Swinburne University of Technology (Australia).