Board of Directors
Board of Directors
About Us
Lim Kwang Joo
As the Executive Chairman of the Group, Mr. Lim Kwang Joo brings with him over 40 years of experience in the electrical industry. He started his career as an electrical apprentice in 1956. In 1963, he was with Fitzpatrick Supermarket as an electrician cum refrigeration mechanic. Subsequently, in 1967, he joined the Public Utilities Board (now known as “SP Services Ltd”) and rose to the position of senior installation inspector. He joined the Group in 1976 when he identified opportunities in the electrical industry. Under his leadership, the Group's business expanded and diversified from the provision of electrical installation services to the manufacture of LV switchgear. Currently, he is responsible for overall strategic planning and corporate business development.
Lim Fong Yee Roland
Mr. Lim Fong Yee Roland was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Group on 28 February 2007. He has been part of the management team for more than 15 years and serves as its Executive Director. Mr. Roland Lim graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. He is currently responsible for the strategic and corporate management of the Group.
Tan Boon Seng
Mr. Tan Boon Seng is an Executive Director and has been with the Group since 1975. He has more than 35 years of experience in the LV switchgear industry. In 1997, he assisted the Group in the start-up factory operations in the Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park. Currently, Mr. Tan is responsible for sales, project management and technical aspects of the Group's core business, LV switchgear manufacturing.
Song Poo Hok
Mr. Song Poo Hok joined the Board and was appointed as Executive Director on 3 May 2007. He is currently the Managing Director of Swee Lee Music Company Private Limited and has more than 40 years of experience in the music industry. His extensive experience and standing in the music industry adds a new dimension to the Group's business. Mr. Song is involved in business development of the Group.
Sung Puay Kiang
Mr. Sung Puay Kiang joined the Board and was appointed as Executive Director on 9 September 2010. He is also the President and Executive Director of Sunlight Electrical Pte Ltd ("Sunlight Electrical") whilst holding the office of Managing Director of Sunlight Switchgear Sdn Bhd. Mr. Sung graduated from the National University of Singapore in 1994 with a Bachelor degree (Merit) in Business Administration. He joined Sunlight Electrical in the same year as a Quality and Human Resource Manager to develop and implement ISO 9002, Sunlight's Quality Management System and company-wide human resource management system.
In 1997, he moved on to be the Factory Manager to integrate manufacturing, QC/QA and Servicing departments to form a complete operations team to undertake significant and iconic projects and among them include The Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay. In 2001, Mr. Sung set up Sunlight Switchgear Sdn Bhd, an overseas production facility in Johor Bahru, Malaysia and became its Managing Director, till the present date, to produce semi-finished parts and completed systems for Sunlight Electrical. Mr. Sung took over as the General Director of Sunlight Electrical (Vietnam) Co., Ltd between 2005 to 2007.
In 2007, he was appointed the President of Sunlight Electrical. During this period, Sunlight Electrical has clinched and managed mega projects like the Integrated Resort at Marina Bay Sands, Marina Bay Financial Centre, Formula One Building, Renewable Energy Corporation, The Sail at Marina, Rolls Royce and overseas jobs in the UAE. He is currently involved in strategic planning, policy formulation and execution for corporate growth and development of Sunlight Electrical. He is also responsible for all overseas businesses in the Asia Pacific/Middle East region and product development and testing activities for the switchgear division.
Tan Kok Keng
Mr. Tan Kok Keng Ken joined the Board and was appointed as Executive Director on 9 September 2010. He is also the General Director of Sunlight Electrical (Vietnam) Co., Ltd ("Sunlight Vietnam"). He is stationed in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City and has been responsible for the entire operation in Vietnam since March 2006. Apart from the Vietnam operations, he is also responsible for developing the Cambodian market. Mr. Tan is also a director of Sunlight Electrical Pte Ltd.
Mr. Tan brings with him more than 20 years of experience in the field of electrical distribution with more than 12 years in Schneider Electric where he worked as Sales Executive to Sales Director. Over the last 20 years, he has built a strong reputation in the industry with vast experience in local and regional market.
Mr. Tan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Management Studies from University of Bradford (UK), Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from Singapore Institute of Management (SIM), Diploma in Marketing from The Chartered Institute of Marketing UK (CIM-UK) and Diploma in Sales & Marketing from Marketing Institute of Singapore (MIS).
Eng Ek Phang
Mr. Eng Ek Phang was appointed as Independent Director of the Group on 12 August 2005. He is also the Chairman of the Nominating and Audit Committees and a member of the Remuneration Committee as well as the Lead Independent Director. He is a FCPA (Singapore), FCCA (U.K.), C.A. (Malaysia) and a FCPA (Australia). He is currently the Managing Partner of the audit firm, Bob Eng & Partners Certified Public Accountants, a director of several consulting companies, the honorary treasurer of Seletar Country Club and an audit committee member of Management Development Institute of Singapore. He is also one of the trustees of Lions Homes for the Elders.
Koh Beng Leong
Mr. Koh Beng Leong was appointed as Independent Director of the Group on 12 August 2005. He is also the Chairman of Remuneration Committee and a member of the Nominating and Audit Committees. He is a Certified Public Accountant (Australia) and holds a Master of Professional Accounting from University of Southern Queensland, Australia and a Bachelor of Economics from Monash University, Australia. He is currently an Executive Director of Annaik Limited, a SGX Mainboard listed company after holding the post of Chief Financial Officer in a leading Vietnamese distribution company. His other work experience spans from being operation management consultant to project financial controller in China, Malaysia and Vietnam.
Phoon Han Meng Linus
Mr. Phoon Han Meng Linus was appointed as Independent Director of the Group on 30 March 2009. He is also a member of the Nominating, Remuneration and Audit Committees. He graduated from the National University of Singapore in 1995 with a Bachelor of Social Science (Honours 2nd Class Upper in Economics) and a Bachelor of Science with Merit (Faculty of Science Dean's List 1994). He is currently the CEO of Canopius Asia Pte Ltd since 2008. Prior to that, he spent 7 years in Converium Ltd where he acted as the Principal Officer and General Manager, in charge of the Singapore branch with responsibility for business in the whole of Asia region excluding Japan, Australia and New Zealand, including offices in Kuala Lumpur and Labuan.
