Surbana Jurong Group welcomes the appointment of Professor Cheong Koon Hean to its board of directors, according to a press release on January 6. With her vast experience and expertise, she will enhance the company’s ability to provide cutting-edge, resilient, and sustainable solutions for the built environment.
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Professor Cheong previously served as CEO of HDB from 2010 to 2020 and CEO of URA from 2004 to 2010. She is currently the Chair of the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities and a Professor of Practice at the Singapore University of Technology and Design. She also holds the position of Chairman of the Centre for Liveable Cities Advisory Panel under the Ministry of National Development.
Moreover, Professor Cheong is a board member of the National University of Singapore and CapitaLand Group. She also serves as Singapore’s non-resident ambassador to Finland. With her extensive knowledge and experience in the urban planning and development sector, she will be an invaluable asset to Surbana Jurong as it strives to create smarter, more sustainable buildings for a greener future.