SIA Engineering Appoints Ng Chee Khern as Independent Non-Executive Director
SIA Engineering has appointed Ng Chee Khern, the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Manpower, as an independent non-executive director, with effect from Feb 1.
New Board Appointments
Along with the appointment, the 59-year-old has been added to the board’s audit committee and technology advisory committee, said the maintenance, repair and overhaul services provider in a bourse filing on Tuesday (Jan 14).
Additional Directorships
Industrial conglomerate Hong Leong Asia in December 2024 appointed him as a board member.
He is also a director of the Human Capital Leadership Institute.
Bio of Ng Chee Khern
Before becoming permanent secretary at the Ministry of Manpower, Ng was the permanent secretary of the Smart Nation and Digital Government Group in the Prime Ministers’ Office between May 2017 and March 2022.
He was permanent secretary for defence development at the Ministry of Defence from May 2014 to June 2017.
Ng also served as director at Changi Airport Group and CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust.
Stock Performance
Shares of SIA Engineering closed Tuesday flat at S$2.33, before the announcement.
Conclusion
The appointment of Ng Chee Khern as an independent non-executive director of SIA Engineering is a significant development for the company. With his extensive experience in the public sector and private sector, he is expected to bring valuable insights and guidance to the company’s board.
FAQs
Q: Who is Ng Chee Khern?
Ng Chee Khern is the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Manpower.
Q: What is his role at SIA Engineering?
He has been appointed as an independent non-executive director, with effect from Feb 1.
Q: What are his other directorships?
He is also a director of the Human Capital Leadership Institute, Hong Leong Asia, Changi Airport Group, and CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust.
Q: How did SIA Engineering perform on the stock market?
Shares of SIA Engineering closed Tuesday flat at S$2.33, before the announcement.
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