Surbana Jurong Group has announced the appointment of Mr Chaly MAH Chee Kheong as its Chairman, with effect from 1 January 2021. Mr Mah succeeds Mr LIEW Mun Leong, Surbana Jurong’s founding Chairman, who retired in September 2020. The appointment follows the Board’s approval of a recommendation by the company’s Executive Resource & Compensation Committee.
Mr Mah will bring extensive board and leadership experience to the role of Chairman of the Surbana Jurong Group. Mr TAN Gee Paw, one of the Board’s longest serving directors, commented: “The Board was pleased that Chaly agreed to join us and serve as Chairman, because we see his experience and vision as critical to continuing the journey that Surbana Jurong started under Liew Mun Leong’s leadership. Chaly’s leadership credentials and his desire to see Surbana Jurong continue its growth journey, delivering sustainable social and economic impact for our clients, appeal to us all.”
Mr Mah said of his appointment as Chairman, Surbana Jurong Group: “I am deeply honoured and humbled to be entrusted with this responsibility. Five years after its formation, Surbana Jurong Group continues to fulfil its essential purpose of building cities and shaping lives. It has grown from strength to strength, expanding its influence and presence globally.
“For this, I would like to thank Mun Leong who, with the SJ leadership team, was the driving force behind Surbana Jurong’s growth strategy. I look forward to working with the board and management to leverage on this strong platform to advance the Group into a leading global player.”
Mr WONG Heang Fine, Group Chief Executive Officer, Surbana Jurong Group said: “On behalf of the leadership team and all colleagues, I warmly welcome Chaly and look forward to working with him to take Surbana Jurong to its next phase of growth. In the face of unprecedented challenge, the over 16,000 colleagues in the Group have continued to deliver on our commitments to create value for all our stakeholders. Chaly’s deep experience and insights will benefit us greatly as we continue to grow our portfolio of specialty consulting skills and expand our capabilities for the built environment, anchored on sustainability and technology for the future.”
