Friday 29 Mar 2024
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SINGAPORE (Jan 3): LEADING property and lifestyle company Wing Tai Holdings has appointed two new directors to its board, while saying goodbye to a long-serving one.

Wing Tai announced on Tuesday that it has appointed Guy Daniel Harvey-Samuel and Zulkurnain Awang as non-executive directors to its board. Mr Harvey-Samuel will also serve on Wing Tai's remuneration and nominating committees.

The property company also bid farewell and paid tribute to James Lee Kim Wah, who retired from its board on Tuesday, having turned 80 years of age.

Wing Tai's press release said that Mr Harvey-Samuel, 60, is currently serving as non-executive chairman of HSBC (Singapore) Ltd. He had, until March 2017, been general manager, CEO of Singapore, at The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited. He also sits on the National Arts Council Advisory Board, and on the boards of the Jurong Town Corporation, Surbana Jurong Private Limited and National Parks Board.

Dr Zulkurnain was, until Nov 29, 2017, an independent non-executive director of Wing Tai Malaysia Sdn Bhd. The 67-year-old had previously also held positions in Malaysia such as secretary general of the Ministry of Federal Territories, secretary general of the Ministry of Education, and chairman for the Education Service Commission.

As for Mr Lee, Wing Tai's announcement described him as having been with the company "from Day 1", serving as a manager in the company's then-appointed auditing firm and later being invited to join Wing Tai as a staff member.

Mr Lee served with the company for a total of 50 years, holding a variety of roles in finance, human resources and labour relations. He retired in 2008 as the group's finance director, but stayed on as its senior advisor and independent non-executive board director.

Wing Tai chairman Cheng Wai Keung said of Mr Lee, "James was the go-to man who was involved in every aspect of the business, especially in its nascent years and during the phrases of rapid expansion which established a strong foundation for the business.

He was trusted by the founders, known and respected by government officials, business associates and the community at large."

Mr Cheng also paid tribute to Mr Lee's contribution to the wider labour community, for which he was awarded the Medal of Commendation (Gold) for his contribution towards the Singapore Labour Movement.

"His heart has always been with the workers," said Mr Cheng said.

"James appreciates that the business is built on the shoulders of each member of the staff body. He has led Wing Tai to be among the leading employers in terms of staff training and development, and staff welfare. As such, he will remain with us as our senior advisor."

 

 

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