CapitaLand Investment Limited - Annual Report 2021
Our Leadership Council Prior to joining CapitaLand in 2005, Gerald was the Head of Strategy & Business Development for the Environmental Management business unit at Sembcorp Industries. Gerald holds a Second Class (Upper) Honours degree in Mechanical Engineering at the National University of Singapore on a SembCorp Industries scholarship; as well as an MBA with Distinction from Imperial College Business School, UK on a Raffles–Chevening Scholarship. Directorship • Board Director of the Singapore Environmental Council JANINE GUI Managing Director and Head, Group Strategic Investment Janine is Managing Director and Head, Group Strategic Investment at CapitaLand Investment (CLI), responsible for overseeing CLI’s inorganic growth opportunities and leading mergers and acquisitions (M&A) for Singapore and selected international markets, as well as transactions related corporate actions and corporate finance. Prior to her current role, Janine served as the Head of Group Strategic Investment for CapitaLand Group since 2019. She was the deal lead for various initiatives such as CapitaLand’s maiden USA multifamily portfolio acquisition in 2018, the S$11 billion milestone merger with Ascendas-Singbridge in 2019, as well as the restructuring of the CapitaLand Group and listing of CLI in 2021. Her other former roles include leading CapitaLand International (USA), overseeing corporate asset management at Ascott including lodging M&A initiatives and fund management, and investor relations for Ascott Residence Trust. She has more than 15 years of experience in real estate, finance and investment management. Janine holds a Bachelor of Accountancy (Honours) from the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Professional Membership • Member, Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants JONATHAN YAP Chief Executive Officer, Fund Management Jonathan is CEO, Fund Management at CapitaLand Investment (CLI), responsible for driving the growth and management of CLI’s listed funds platform, the asset operating platforms in Singapore and Malaysia, as well as its India business. Prior to this role, Jonathan was President of CapitaLand Financial of CapitaLand Group, where he oversaw the Group’s funds platform comprising six listed funds and over 20 private funds, as well as the Group’s India business. Before joining CapitaLand in July 2019, Jonathan was the Chief Operating Officer and Group Chief Financial Officer of Ascendas-Singbridge (ASB). He served concurrently as the Chief Investment Officer and Head of Real Estate Funds of ASB since its inception in 2015 until 2017. Before that, Jonathan was with the Ascendas Group, serving as CEO of its India Operations from 2004 to 2007, then as CEO, India Funds from 2007 to 2014, before being appointed CEO, India in 2010 and Assistant Group CEO (Funds and India) in 2012. He has 30 years of experience in real estate across Asia. Jonathan holds a Bachelor of Science in Estate Management (Honours) and a Master of Science in Project Management from the National University of Singapore. Directorships and Professional Memberships • Non-executive, Non-independent Director, CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust Management Limited • Non-executive Director, Ascendas Property Fund Trustee Pte Ltd • Non-executive, Non-independent Director, CapitaLand Malaysia REIT Management Sdn. Bhd. • President, REIT Association of Singapore • Member, Management Board of Institute of South Asian Studies KEVIN GOH Chief Executive Officer, Lodging Kevin is CEO of Lodging at CapitaLand Investment (CLI), responsible for growing the fee-related earnings of CLI’s lodging business. Concurrently, he also oversees the CapitaLand Group’s Centre of Excellence for Digital and Technology. Prior to this role, Kevin was CEO of Lodging for the CapitaLand Group. Under his leadership, The Ascott Limited (Ascott) grew to be one of the world’s leading international lodging owner-operators with a portfolio that spans more than 200 cities across over 30 countries. In December 2019, Kevin played an instrumental role in merging the Ascott Residence Trust (ART) with the Ascendas Hospitality Trust, creating the largest hospitality trust in Asia-Pacific. Kevin joined Ascott in 2007 and was based in China for over 10 years, where he served as Regional General Manager for South & East China, Vice President for Asset Management and Vice President for Corporate Services, before moving to assume the role of Ascott’s Managing Director for North Asia in 2013, where he spearheaded Ascott’s investments and operations in China, Japan and Korea. Kevin holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) from the National University of Singapore and is a Chartered Financial Analyst charterholder. He was awarded the prestigious Medal of Commendation at the NTUC Singapore May Day Awards 2020 for his strong advocacy for productivity improvement and upgrading of employees’ capabilities to ensure a dynamic and digitally savvy workforce. Directorships • Non-executive, Non-independent Director, Ascott Residence Trust Management Limited • Independent Director, Jollibee Foods Corporation KNG HWEE TIN CEO, Finance & Corporate Services CEO, China Capital Markets Hwee Tin is CEO, Finance & Corporate Services, CapitaLand Investment (China), overseeing the functions of Finance, Treasury, Tax, Risk & Compliance, Legal & Secretariat, Procurement, Shared Services and Technology & Digital Innovation. She is concurrently CEO, China Capital Markets, responsible for tapping capital markets opportunities, as well as supporting the growth of the investment management business in China. Prior to joining CapitaLand in October 2019, Hwee Tin worked in OCBC Bank in a variety of leadership roles, rising to Executive Director and CEO of OCBC Wing Hang Bank (China) Limited. Based in Shanghai, she was responsible for the strategic and operational management of the bank. In 2016, she led the merger of OCBC Bank (China) and Wing Hang Bank (China) Limited. Her financial industry experience spans a wide spectrum of banking activities across both international and China practices. Hwee Tin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the National University of Singapore (NUS). She obtained her Master of Business Administration degree also from NUS, where she was accorded the Saw Gold Medal in Finance in recognition of her outstanding achievements. She completed the Advanced Management Programme at Harvard Business School in 2016 and an Executive Development Programme at Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in 2004. Directorships and Professional Memberships • Chairperson, SingCham Shanghai • Member, Fourth Advisory Board, Antai College of Economics and Management, Shanghai Jiao Tong University • Member, Industry Advisory Board, School of Continuing and Lifelong Education, National University of Singapore LYNETTE LEONG Chief Sustainability Officer Lynette is the Chief Sustainability Officer of CapitaLand Investment, responsible for formulating and integrating the Group’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy, policies and best practices into its business and operations, helping to deliver long-term economic value to stakeholders. Prior to this role, Lynette was CEO, Commercial and Chief Business Innovation Officer at CapitaLand Group since 2017 and was CEO and Executive Director of CapitaLand Commercial Trust (CCT) Management Limited from 2007 to 2017. Under her leadership, CCT became the largest commercial REIT and office landlord in Singapore, growing its assets from nearly S$4 billion in 2007 to more than S$10 billion in 2017. Before joining CapitaLand in 2007, Lynette held leadership roles in international private equity real estate investment management, as well as banking and corporate finance for over 15 years. She served as CEO, Korea at Ascendas, as Director at the London, New York, Chicago and Asian offices of LaSalle Investment Management where she was based at different times, and as Senior Bank Officer at Standard Chartered Bank and United Malayan Banking Corporation Berhad. Lynette holds a Bachelor of Science in Estate Management and a Master of Science in Real Estate from the National University of Singapore. Shewas conferred The Public Service Medal, 2021 by the Prime Minister’s Office, Singapore for her contributions to the public service. Directorships and Professional Memberships • Board Member, National Environment Agency of Singapore • Advisory Board Member, Singapore Management University’s Lee Kong Chian School of Business • Advisory Committee Member, NUS School of Design and Environment • Board Member and 2nd Vice President, Singapore Green Building Council Our Leadership Council Annual Report 2021 23 CapitaLand Investment Limited 22
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