REIT Manager

Tan Sri (Sir) Francis Yeoh joined the Board on 31 December 2008 and is a member of the Nominating and Remuneration Committee. Tan Sri (Sir) Francis Yeoh studied at Kingston University in the United Kingdom, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science (Hons) Degree in Civil Engineering and was conferred an Honorary Doctorate of Engineering in 2004. In July 2014, Tan Sri (Sir) Francis Yeoh was conferred an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws by the University of Nottingham. He was appointed the Managing Director of YTL Corp Group in 1988 which, under his stewardship, has grown from a single listed company into a global integrated infrastructure developer, encompassing multiple listed entities, i.e. YTL Corporation Berhad, YTL Power International Berhad, YTL Hospitality REIT, Malayan Cement Berhad, Ranhill Utilities Berhad and Starhill Global REIT.

He was the Managing Director of YTL Corp, YTL Power International Berhad and YTL Land & Development Berhad until 29 June 2018 when he was redesignated as Executive Chairman of these companies. He is also the Executive Chairman of Malayan Cement Berhad. He is the Executive Chairman of YTL Cement Berhad and YTL e-Solutions Berhad. He is also the Executive Chairman of Pintar Projek Sdn Bhd, the manager of YTL Hospitality REIT. He is the Chairman of private utilities corporations, Wessex Water Services Limited in England and Wales, and YTL PowerSeraya Pte Limited in Singapore. He sits on the board of trustees of YTL Foundation.

He is a Founding Member of the Malaysian Business Council and The Capital Markets Advisory Council, member of The Nature Conservancy Asia Pacific Council and Global Council member of the Asia Society. He is the first non-Italian board member of the historic Rome Opera House and helped fund its restoration to keep it from closing. He served as a member of the Barclays Asia-Pacific Advisory Committee from 2005 to 2012. Tan Sri (Sir) Francis Yeoh served as an Independent Non-Executive Director of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited for a period of 10 years from July 2012 to June 2022. Tan Sri (Sir) Francis Yeoh was made a board member of Global Child Forum by His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf in May 2016.

He was ranked by both Fortune and Businessweek magazines as Asia's 25 Most Powerful and Influential Business Personalities and one of Asia's Top Executives by Asiamoney. He won the inaugural Ernst & Young's Master Entrepreneur in Malaysia in 2002 and was named as Malaysia's CEO of the Year by CNBC Asia Pacific in 2005.

In 2006, he was awarded the Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and in 2019, received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE). Tan Sri (Sir) Francis Yeoh received a prestigious professional accolade when made a Fellow of the Institute of Civil Engineers in London in 2008. He was the Primus Inter Pares Honouree of the 2010 Oslo Business for Peace Award, for his advocacy of socially responsible business ethics and practices. The Award was conferred by a panel of Nobel Laureates in Oslo, home of the Nobel Peace Prize. He also received the Corporate Social Responsibility Award at CNBC's 9th Asia Business Leaders Awards 2010. He received the Lifetime Achievement Award for Leadership in Regulated Industries at the 7th World Chinese Economic Summit held in London in 2015. He was also awarded the prestigious Muhammad Ali Celebrity Fight Night Award at the 2016 Celebrity Fight Night in Arizona. In 2017, he was honoured with the Kuala Lumpur Mayor's Award for Outstanding Contribution at the Kuala Lumpur Mayor Tourism Awards. This was in recognition of his efforts in the transformation of Kuala Lumpur into one of the top shopping and tourist destinations in the world. He was named CEO of the Year at the Asian Power Awards in 2017. The Japanese Government bestowed upon him the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, in 2018 and in the same year the Italian government conferred upon him the honour of Grande Officiale of the Order of the Star of Italy. In 2022, he was awarded the PropertyGuru Real Estate Personality of the Year for Malaysia. The award is given to individuals who have made a significant impact in the Asian real estate sector.

Mr Ho Sing joined the Board on 20 April 2010. He is the Chief Executive Officer of the Manager. He works with the Chairman and the Board in formulating and executing strategies for Starhill Global REIT and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Starhill Global REIT. He has over 30 years of leadership and management experience with multinational companies in engineering, medical, infrastructure, and real estate. These included senior positions in the Singapore Technologies Group, Dornier MedTech., Sembcorp Industries and Guocoland Limited. Mr Ho holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Texas, Austin, USA. He also completed the Stanford Executive Program at Stanford University in 2002.

Dato' Yeoh Seok Kian joined the Board on 31 December 2008 and is a member of the Nominating and Remuneration Committee. He was appointed as an Executive Director of YTL Corp since 1984 and has been the Deputy Managing Director of YTL Corp until 29 June 2018 when he was redesignated as Managing Director. He graduated from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, United Kingdom in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science (Hons) Degree in Building and was conferred an Honorary Degree of Doctor of the University in 2017. He attended the Advance Management Programme conducted by Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania in 1984. Dato' Yeoh is a Fellow of the Faculty of Building, United Kingdom, as well as a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building (UK). Dato' Yeoh served as Deputy Managing Director of YTL Power International Berhad which is listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad, and Executive Director of YTL Land & Development Berhad until 29 June 2018 when he was redesignated as Managing Director of YTL Land & Development Berhad and Executive Director of YTL Power International Berhad. He is also an Executive Director of Malayan Cement Berhad, which is listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. Dato' Yeoh also sits on the boards of other public companies such as YTL Cement Berhad, YTL Industries Berhad, Sentul Raya Golf Club Berhad and The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre, and private utilities corporations, Wessex Water Limited in England and Wales and YTL PowerSeraya Pte. Limited in Singapore. He is also an Executive Director of Pintar Projek Sdn Bhd, the manager of YTL Hospitality REIT.

Mr Tan Bong Lin joined the Board on 1 January 2018 and is the Chairman of the Audit Committee as well as a member of the Nominating and Remuneration Committee. Mr Tan has 27 years of working experience with Wall Street investment banking and brokerage institutions. He served as the Managing Director of Citigroup Global Markets Singapore Pte Ltd from 1991 to 2007. He was also a Member of the Finance Committee of the Singapore Broadcasting Authority from 1997 to 2002. Mr Tan was a Non-Executive Independent Director of APAC Realty Limited from September 2017 to April 2023. He was also the Non-Executive Chairman and Independent Director of RHT Health Trust Manager Pte Ltd, the manager of RHT Health Trust (which was listed on the Mainboard of SGX-ST), from February 2019 to July 2023. Mr Tan holds a Bachelor of Accountancy degree from the University of Singapore in 1980.

Mr Tan Woon Hum joined the Board on 1 August 2017 and is the Chairman of the Nominating and Remuneration Committee as well as a member of the Audit Committee. He is currently a partner of Shook Lin & Bok LLP, a Singapore law firm, and has been with the firm since December 2003. He graduated from the National University of Singapore with a LLB (Honours) Degree in 1995 and was admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore in 1996. Mr Tan obtained his MBA (Finance) from the University of Leicester in 2000. He has been in private legal practice since 1996 and specialises in trust, asset and wealth management. He advises on the establishment of traditional and alternative funds including related licences and exemptions for fund management companies, as well as the establishment and listing of REITs. Mr Tan is also an Independent Non-Executive Director of UTI International (Singapore) Private Limited, a licensed fund manager.

Ms Ho Gek Sim Grace joined the Board on 1 August 2023 and is a member of the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Remuneration Committee. She has also been appointed by the Board as its representative to the Sustainability Management Council of the Manager. Ms Ho had a 10-year tenure at Microsoft where she held various roles in companies within the group including local enterprise sales leadership roles, regional operations roles and global product management role. Ms Ho also has experience in business transformation and strategy to grow start-ups, expand to new markets and diversify into new customers and product lines. She was a President at SWAT Mobility Pte Ltd (Global), the Chief of Staff (APAC) and Area Vice President (ASEAN) of Commvault Systems (Singapore) Pte Ltd. She was also the Chief Marketing & Communication Officer, and Strategy Leader (Asean) of IBM Global Services Pte Ltd (Asean), the Chief Commercial Officer & Managing Director (Group Sales) of Singapore Post Limited (Global), Head of Marketing & Managing Director of SAP Asia Pte Ltd (Asia Pacific & Japan), Country President (Singapore) & Head of Solutions Sales (Apac & Japan) of Motorola Solutions (Asia Pacific & Japan) and the Chief Executive Officer of Super Grains Pte Ltd and UPGRAIN Foods Pte Ltd.

Ms Ho is the Lead Independent Director of MTQ Corporation Limited, a Member of its Audit Committee and the Chairman of its Nomination and Remuneration Committee. She is an Advisor at SWAT Mobility Pte Ltd (Global), a company involved in the business of providing smart applications for the transport and logistics sector, and a Consultant and Trainer with GoImpact Capital Partners (Singapore) Pte Ltd which is a sustainability education services provider. She also serves as advisor to the National Library Board's Digital Services & Customer Experience Committee. Ms Ho holds a Bachelor of Sciences (Biochemistry & Microbiology) from the National University of Singapore and a Master of Business Administration (Finance & Marketing) from The Australian Graduate School of Management, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. Ms Ho has also recently obtained the Advanced Certificate in “Driving Sustainability for the Future” from the Singapore Management University in April 2024.

Mr Soong Tuck Yin joined the Board on 1 November 2024 and is a member of the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Remuneration Committee. Mr Soong has over 30 years of working experience in various financial institutions and stock brokerage firms. He started at DBS Bank in real estate corporate banking and then started his career as an investment analyst with Baring Securities. He was the lead analyst in the coverage of the Singapore property sector and SREITs. Until his retirement in September 2018, Mr Soong was a Senior Managing Director in the Cash Equities business of Macquarie Group. He held various roles in his 15 years at Macquarie. He was first Head of Singapore Research, then Head of Asean Research and lastly, the Head of Property Research in the Asia-Pacific region. Mr Soong also has a wealth of experience in lead managing various REIT IPOs and equity fund raising in the region from the research perspective. Mr Soong graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) degree in Economics and Statistics in 1988.

Mr Yeoh Keong Shyan joined the Board on 1 November 2023 and is a Non-Executive Alternate Director to Chairman Tan Sri (Sir) Francis Yeoh on the Board of Directors and on the Nominating and Remuneration Committee.

Mr Yeoh led the retail team in Kuala Lumpur and strengthened the growth of Starhill Global REIT's Malaysia Properties. He was instrumental in securing new anchor tenants such as Eslite Spectrum, revitalising and transforming The Starhill through an asset enhancement redevelopment programme, securing exclusive luxury brands and introducing the first flagship boutiques for such brands in Malaysia, and the opening of Malaysia's first flagship store of JONETZ by Don Don Donki.

Mr Yeoh is the Vice President of YTL Hotels & Properties Sdn Bhd and has contributed to the success and growth of its premium hospitality portfolio, including three JW Marriotts in prime locations in Australia.

Mr Yeoh is also the Vice President of YTL Land & Development Bhd and is responsible for the YTL Group's property portfolio in Singapore, such as the development of the luxury freehold project 3 Orchard By-The-Park.

Mr Yeoh is the current Treasurer of PPK Malaysia Shopping Mall Association and served as the Chairman of BBKLCC Bukit Bintang KLCC Tourism Association for five years from 2015.

Mr Yeoh graduated from the University of Nottingham UK with a Bachelor of Law (Honours) Degree.

Ms Yeoh Pei Nee joined the Board on 1 July 2023 and is a Non-Executive Alternate Director to Non-Executive Director Dato' Yeoh Seok Kian on the Board of Directors and on the Nominating and Remuneration Committee. Ms Yeoh has valuable and relevant experience in the retail division of YTL Corporation Berhad's subsidiaries in Malaysia and has overseen the development of luxury brands within YTL Corporation Berhad group's portfolio, as Executive Director of Niche Retailing Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of YTL Corporation Berhad. She is also the Vice President of Retail Development at YTL Singapore Pte Ltd and Vice President of Leasing at YTL Starhill Global Property Management Pte. Ltd., harnessing her experience in the retail sphere to broaden the property scope by developing strategic and tactical leasing plans and introducing new retail concepts to drive optimal value to the malls. Ms Yeoh is currently a director of Star Hill Living.Com Sdn Bhd, Trendy Retailing Sdn Bhd, Syarikat Kemajuan Perumahan Negara Sdn Bhd and Oriental Place Sdn Bhd. She is also an Alternate Director to Dato' Yeoh Seok Kian at YTL Starhill Global Property Management Pte. Ltd.. Ms Yeoh holds a LLB (Honours) degree in Law from the London School of Economics & Political Science and qualified as a Barrister of England & Wales (Gray's Inn) in 2012.