The Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City Investment and Development Co (SSTEC) will get a new CEO from 1 July 2015.
Liew Choon Boon who is currently Senior Director in the Ministry of National Development (MND) will take over from outgoing chief Ho Tong Yen who led the company for four years. Liew will continue as advisor on eco-city matters in MND.
The 30 sq km Eco-City is a 50/50 joint venture between a Singapore consortium led by Keppel Group and a Chinese consortium.
Commenting on the new appointment, Keppel CEO Loh Chin Hua said: “Choon Boon has been heading MND’s Eco-City Project Office since 2013, and is very familiar with the project. Having served in several capacities and ministries in the Singapore Government, he brings diverse and insightful experience to the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City.”
He also credited Ho for ensuring the project made steady progress. The Eco-City now has more than 20,000 residents and over 1,400 registered companies.
Image: Bird’s eye view of Tianjin Eco-City.
Romesh Navaratnarajah, Singapore Editor at PropertyGuru, wrote this story. To contact him about this or other stories email romesh@propertyguru.com.sg
