Surbana Jurong Group has recently announced the appointment of Professor Cheong Koon Hean to its board of directors. According to a press release on January 6, the company believes that her addition to the board will significantly enhance Surbana Jurong’s capabilities in delivering innovative, resilient, and sustainable solutions for the built environment.
Previously, Cheong was the CEO of the Housing and Development Board (HDB) from 2010 to 2020, and also served as the CEO of the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) from 2004 to 2010. Currently, she holds the position of Chair at the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, and is a Professor of Practice at the Singapore University of Technology and Design. In addition, she serves as the Chair of the Centre for Liveable Cities Advisory Panel under the Ministry of National Development.
Aside from her new role at Surbana Jurong, Cheong is also a board member of the National University of Singapore and the CapitaLand Group. She also serves as Singapore’s non-resident ambassador to Finland.
In line with Surbana Jurong’s commitment to creating smart and sustainable buildings, Cheong’s extensive experience and expertise will play a crucial role in driving the company towards a greener future.