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Kuok Khoon Hong

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Executive and Non-Independent Director

Mr Kuok Khoon Hong, 74, is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of the Group. He has extensive experience in the agribusiness industry and has been involved in the grains, edible oils and oilseeds businesses since 1973. Mr Kuok is the Chairman of the Executive Committee and the Share Purchase Committee, and a member of the Nominating Committee, Risk Management Committee and Board Sustainability Committee. He holds directorships in other listed companies, namely Shree Renuka Sugars Limited, Yihai Kerry Arawana Holdings Co., Ltd and Adani Wilmar Limited. Mr Kuok is also a Director of Perennial Holdings Private Limited and Perennial Group Private Limited. He graduated from the then University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Mr Kuok was appointed to the Wilmar Board and as Chairman on 24 March 2006 and 14 July 2006, respectively. He was last re-elected on 19 April 2024.

Pua Seck Guan

Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer (Part-Time)

Executive and Non-Independent Director

Mr Pua Seck Guan, 60, is the Chief Operating Officer (Part-Time) of the Group. He has extensive experience in real estate as well as integrated real estate and healthcare business. Mr Pua is a member of the Executive Committee and the Share Purchase Committee. He is a Director of another listed company, namely Yihai Kerry Arawana Holdings Co., Ltd. Mr Pua is also currently the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Perennial Holdings Private Limited, Director of Perennial Group Private Limited and Gardens by the Bay. He is also a member of the Singapore-China Business Council of Singapore Business Federation, Singapore-Guangdong Collaboration Council, Singapore-Sichuan Trade and Investment Committee, Singapore-Tianjin Economic and Trade Council and Singapore-Zhejiang Economic and Trade Council. He holds a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA and a Bachelor of Science degree in Building (First Class Honours) from the National University of Singapore. Mr Pua was appointed to the Wilmar Board on 1 January 2016 and was last re-elected on 19 April 2024.

Teo La-Mei

Executive Director, Group Legal Counsel and Company Secretary

Executive and Non-Independent Director

Ms Teo La-Mei, 64, is the Group Legal Counsel and Company Secretary of the Company. She has extensive experience in legal and corporate secretarial matters. Ms Teo is also a Director of Perennial Holdings Private Limited, Perennial Group Private Limited and a member of the Corporate Governance & Regulatory Interest Group of the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree from the National University of Singapore. Ms Teo was appointed to the Wilmar Board on 21 February 2019 and was last re-elected on 19 April 2024.

Kuok Khoon Ean

Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director

Mr Kuok Khoon Ean, 68, is the Chairman of Kuok (Singapore) Limited and Vice-Chairman of Kerry Group Limited and Kuok Brothers Sdn Berhad. He is also a Director of Kerry Holdings Limited. Mr Kuok has extensive experience in investment and shipping businesses. He holds a Bachelor of Economics degree from Nottingham University, UK. Mr Kuok was appointed to the Wilmar Board on 2 July 2007 and was last re-elected on 20 April 2023.

Kuok Khoon Hong

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Executive and Non-Independent Director

Mr Kuok Khoon Hong, 74, is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of the Group. He has extensive experience in the agribusiness industry and has been involved in the grains, edible oils and oilseeds businesses since 1973. Mr Kuok is the Chairman of the Executive Committee and the Share Purchase Committee, and a member of the Nominating Committee, Risk Management Committee and Board Sustainability Committee. He holds directorships in other listed companies, namely Shree Renuka Sugars Limited, Yihai Kerry Arawana Holdings Co., Ltd and Adani Wilmar Limited. Mr Kuok is also a Director of Perennial Holdings Private Limited and Perennial Group Private Limited. He graduated from the then University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Mr Kuok was appointed to the Wilmar Board and as Chairman on 24 March 2006 and 14 July 2006, respectively. He was last re-elected on 19 April 2024.

Pua Seck Guan

Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer (Part-Time)

Executive and Non-Independent Director

Mr Pua Seck Guan, 60, is the Chief Operating Officer (Part-Time) of the Group. He has extensive experience in real estate as well as integrated real estate and healthcare business. Mr Pua is a member of the Executive Committee and the Share Purchase Committee. He is a Director of another listed company, namely Yihai Kerry Arawana Holdings Co., Ltd. Mr Pua is also currently the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Perennial Holdings Private Limited, Director of Perennial Group Private Limited and Gardens by the Bay. He is also a member of the Singapore-China Business Council of Singapore Business Federation, Singapore-Guangdong Collaboration Council, Singapore-Sichuan Trade and Investment Committee, Singapore-Tianjin Economic and Trade Council and Singapore-Zhejiang Economic and Trade Council. He holds a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA and a Bachelor of Science degree in Building (First Class Honours) from the National University of Singapore. Mr Pua was appointed to the Wilmar Board on 1 January 2016 and was last re-elected on 19 April 2024.

Teo La-Mei

Executive Director, Group Legal Counsel and Company Secretary

Executive and Non-Independent Director

Ms Teo La-Mei, 64, is the Group Legal Counsel and Company Secretary of the Company. She has extensive experience in legal and corporate secretarial matters. Ms Teo is also a Director of Perennial Holdings Private Limited, Perennial Group Private Limited and a member of the Corporate Governance & Regulatory Interest Group of the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree from the National University of Singapore. Ms Teo was appointed to the Wilmar Board on 21 February 2019 and was last re-elected on 19 April 2024.

Kuok Khoon Ean

Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director

Mr Kuok Khoon Ean, 68, is the Chairman of Kuok (Singapore) Limited and Vice-Chairman of Kerry Group Limited and Kuok Brothers Sdn Berhad. He is also a Director of Kerry Holdings Limited. Mr Kuok has extensive experience in investment and shipping businesses. He holds a Bachelor of Economics degree from Nottingham University, UK. Mr Kuok was appointed to the Wilmar Board on 2 July 2007 and was last re-elected on 20 April 2023.

Kuok Khoon Hua

Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director

Mr Kuok Khoon Hua, 45, is the Chairman of Kerry Holdings Limited and a Director of Kerry Group Limited and Kuok (Singapore) Limited. He is currently holding directorships in other listed companies, namely as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Kerry Properties Limited, Vice Chairman and Non-Executive Director of Kerry Logistics Network Limited, and Independent Non-Executive Director of Sea Limited. He has extensive experience in investment, logistics and property businesses. Mr Kuok holds a Bachelor of Economics degree from Harvard University, USA. Mr Kuok was appointed to the Wilmar Board on 1 July 2016 and was last re-elected on 20 April 2023.

 

Gregory Morris

Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director

Mr Gregory Morris, 52, is Senior Vice President of Archer Daniels Midland Company's (“ADM”), President of ADM’s Agricultural Services and Oilseeds business, and a member of ADM's Executive Council. Mr Morris has responsibility for ADM's agricultural origination, global trading, transportation and oilseeds processing businesses and has strategic oversight of ADM’s operations in South America. Mr Morris serves on the board of the Chicago Council of Global Affairs and is a member of Illinois State University’s Finance Advisory Board. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from Illinois State University, and an MBA from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. He was appointed to the Wilmar Board on 1 July 2022 and was last re-elected on 20 April 2023.

Lim Siong Guan

Non-Executive and Lead Independent Director

Mr Lim Siong Guan, 76, is the Chairman of the Risk Management Committee, Nominating Committee and Remuneration Committee and a member of the Audit Committee, and Board Sustainability Committee. He is the Chairman of Honour (Singapore) Ltd. Mr Lim has extensive experience in investment, public policies and organisational leadership. He graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering degree (First Class Honours) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Adelaide, Australia and has a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from the then University of Singapore. Mr Lim was appointed to the Wilmar Board on 1 January 2018 and was last re-elected on 20 April 2023.

 

Kishore Mahbubani

Non-Executive and Independent Director

Mr Kishore Mahbubani, 75, is the Chairman of the Board Sustainability Committee. He is a Director of another listed company, namely Zurich Insurance Group Ltd. He is also Chairman of Aggregate Asset Management Pte Ltd and NUS Medical International Council. Mr Mahbubani has a long and distinguished career in diplomacy and academia. He is a Distinguished Fellow at the Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore. Mr Mahbubani holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy (First Class Honours) from the then University of Singapore and a Master of Arts degree in Political Philosophy & Honorary Doctorate from Dalhousie University, Canada. He is also the Founding Dean at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. Mr Mahbubani was appointed to the Wilmar Board on 1 January 2016 and was last re-elected on 20 April 2023.

Kuok Khoon Hua

Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director

Mr Kuok Khoon Hua, 45, is the Chairman of Kerry Holdings Limited and a Director of Kerry Group Limited and Kuok (Singapore) Limited. He is currently holding directorships in other listed companies, namely as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Kerry Properties Limited, Vice Chairman and Non-Executive Director of Kerry Logistics Network Limited, and Independent Non-Executive Director of Sea Limited. He has extensive experience in investment, logistics and property businesses. Mr Kuok holds a Bachelor of Economics degree from Harvard University, USA. Mr Kuok was appointed to the Wilmar Board on 1 July 2016 and was last re-elected on 20 April 2023.

 

Gregory Morris

Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director

Mr Gregory Morris, 52, is Senior Vice President of Archer Daniels Midland Company's (“ADM”), President of ADM’s Agricultural Services and Oilseeds business, and a member of ADM's Executive Council. Mr Morris has responsibility for ADM's agricultural origination, global trading, transportation and oilseeds processing businesses and has strategic oversight of ADM’s operations in South America. Mr Morris serves on the board of the Chicago Council of Global Affairs and is a member of Illinois State University’s Finance Advisory Board. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from Illinois State University, and an MBA from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. He was appointed to the Wilmar Board on 1 July 2022 and was last re-elected on 20 April 2023.

Lim Siong Guan

Non-Executive and Lead Independent Director

Mr Lim Siong Guan, 76, is the Chairman of the Risk Management Committee, Nominating Committee and Remuneration Committee and a member of the Audit Committee, and Board Sustainability Committee. He is the Chairman of Honour (Singapore) Ltd. Mr Lim has extensive experience in investment, public policies and organisational leadership. He graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering degree (First Class Honours) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Adelaide, Australia and has a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from the then University of Singapore. Mr Lim was appointed to the Wilmar Board on 1 January 2018 and was last re-elected on 20 April 2023.

 

Kishore Mahbubani

Non-Executive and Independent Director

Mr Kishore Mahbubani, 75, is the Chairman of the Board Sustainability Committee. He is a Director of another listed company, namely Zurich Insurance Group Ltd. He is also Chairman of Aggregate Asset Management Pte Ltd and NUS Medical International Council. Mr Mahbubani has a long and distinguished career in diplomacy and academia. He is a Distinguished Fellow at the Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore. Mr Mahbubani holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy (First Class Honours) from the then University of Singapore and a Master of Arts degree in Political Philosophy & Honorary Doctorate from Dalhousie University, Canada. He is also the Founding Dean at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. Mr Mahbubani was appointed to the Wilmar Board on 1 January 2016 and was last re-elected on 20 April 2023.

Soh Gim Teik

Non-Executive and Independent Director

Mr Soh Gim Teik, 69, is a Partner in Finix Corporate Advisory LLP. He has extensive experience in corporate advisory. Mr Soh is the Chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Risk Management Committee, Nominating Committee and Remuneration Committee. Mr Soh is a Director of other listed companies, namely Olive Tree Estates Limited and NoonTalk Media Limited. He is also a Director of The Farrer Park Company Pte Ltd, Farrer Park Hospital Pte Ltd, Consortium for Clinical Research and Innovative Singapore Pte Ltd, SDAX Exchange Pte Ltd, Rafflesians Community Fund Limited, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*Star) and MOH Holdings Pte Ltd. He is the Chairman and Independent Director of National Healthcare Group Fund. Mr Soh holds a Bachelor of Accountancy degree from the then University of Singapore. He was appointed to the Wilmar Board on 1 December 2019 and was last re-elected on 21 April 2022. 

Chong Yoke Sin

Non-Executive and Independent Director

Dr Chong Yoke Sin, 67, is a Director of Anacle Systems Ltd which is listed on the Hong Kong Growth Enterprise Market, and Great Eastern Holdings Limited. She is also a Director of Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore and Mount Alvernia Hospital, Chairman of the advisory portfolio management committee at A*Star, and Chairman of Singapore Management University, School of Computer and Information Science advisory council. Dr Chong is a member of the Audit Committee, Nominating Committee and Remuneration Committee. Dr Chong has a long and distinguished career in leading transformation of people and systems, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), cybersecurity forensics advisory, systems integration and monitoring, and digital platform business. Dr Chong holds Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemistry, National University of Singapore. She is a Fellow at Singapore Computer Society and Health Information Management Systems Society. She is also a certified Information Technology Project Manager (Senior) and Healthcare Chief Information Officer (CHCIO)s (CHIME-US Certified Healthcare Information Management Executives). Dr Chong was appointed to the Wilmar Board on 7 May 2021 and was last re-elected on 21 April 2022.

Louis Cheung

Non-Executive and Independent Director

Dr Louis Cheung, 60, is founding Managing Partner of Boyu Capital, which focuses on private equity investment in Asia. He co-founded Boyu after retiring as Executive Director and Group President at Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China in March 2011. Dr Cheung has had a wide range of past experience in board and senior management positions, including Independent Director of Fubon Financial Holding and Standard Chartered PLC, and global partner of McKinsey and Company. He holds a Research Fellowship, a PhD in Business Information Systems and a Bachelor of Arts in Engineering from the University of Cambridge. Dr Cheung was appointed to the Wilmar Board on 20 April 2023 and was last re-elected on 19 April 2024.

Jessica Cheam

Non-Executive and Independent Director

Ms Jessica Cheam, 40, is a member of the Board Sustainability Committee. She is the Founder and Managing Director of Eco-Business, an independent media and business intelligence company dedicated to sustainable development. Ms Cheam is also a Member of the Board of Governors at Singapore International Foundation, and an Independent Director of ComfortDelGro as well as Chairman of its Board Sustainability Committee. She is experienced in advising Boards of a wide range of government and multi-national organisations on ESG strategy and has a particular interest in issues at the intersection of sustainability, technology, diversity and inclusion. She is accredited with INSEAD’s Certificate of Corporate Governance and the CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Film and Literature from the University of Warwick and a Master of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of London’s Goldsmiths College, and also completed a Cambridge University Judge Business School executive programme on Data and Business Analytics. Ms Cheam was appointed to the Wilmar Board on 20 April 2023 and was last re-elected on 19 April 2024.

Soh Gim Teik

Non-Executive and Independent Director

Mr Soh Gim Teik, 69, is a Partner in Finix Corporate Advisory LLP. He has extensive experience in corporate advisory. Mr Soh is the Chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Risk Management Committee, Nominating Committee and Remuneration Committee. Mr Soh is a Director of other listed companies, namely Olive Tree Estates Limited and NoonTalk Media Limited. He is also a Director of The Farrer Park Company Pte Ltd, Farrer Park Hospital Pte Ltd, Consortium for Clinical Research and Innovative Singapore Pte Ltd, SDAX Exchange Pte Ltd, Rafflesians Community Fund Limited, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*Star) and MOH Holdings Pte Ltd. He is the Chairman and Independent Director of National Healthcare Group Fund. Mr Soh holds a Bachelor of Accountancy degree from the then University of Singapore. He was appointed to the Wilmar Board on 1 December 2019 and was last re-elected on 21 April 2022. 

Chong Yoke Sin

Non-Executive and Independent Director

Dr Chong Yoke Sin, 67, is a Director of Anacle Systems Ltd which is listed on the Hong Kong Growth Enterprise Market, and Great Eastern Holdings Limited. She is also a Director of Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore and Mount Alvernia Hospital, Chairman of the advisory portfolio management committee at A*Star, and Chairman of Singapore Management University, School of Computer and Information Science advisory council. Dr Chong is a member of the Audit Committee, Nominating Committee and Remuneration Committee. Dr Chong has a long and distinguished career in leading transformation of people and systems, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), cybersecurity forensics advisory, systems integration and monitoring, and digital platform business. Dr Chong holds Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemistry, National University of Singapore. She is a Fellow at Singapore Computer Society and Health Information Management Systems Society. She is also a certified Information Technology Project Manager (Senior) and Healthcare Chief Information Officer (CHCIO)s (CHIME-US Certified Healthcare Information Management Executives). Dr Chong was appointed to the Wilmar Board on 7 May 2021 and was last re-elected on 21 April 2022.

Louis Cheung

Non-Executive and Independent Director

Dr Louis Cheung, 60, is founding Managing Partner of Boyu Capital, which focuses on private equity investment in Asia. He co-founded Boyu after retiring as Executive Director and Group President at Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China in March 2011. Dr Cheung has had a wide range of past experience in board and senior management positions, including Independent Director of Fubon Financial Holding and Standard Chartered PLC, and global partner of McKinsey and Company. He holds a Research Fellowship, a PhD in Business Information Systems and a Bachelor of Arts in Engineering from the University of Cambridge. Dr Cheung was appointed to the Wilmar Board on 20 April 2023 and was last re-elected on 19 April 2024.

Jessica Cheam

Non-Executive and Independent Director

Ms Jessica Cheam, 40, is a member of the Board Sustainability Committee. She is the Founder and Managing Director of Eco-Business, an independent media and business intelligence company dedicated to sustainable development. Ms Cheam is also a Member of the Board of Governors at Singapore International Foundation, and an Independent Director of ComfortDelGro as well as Chairman of its Board Sustainability Committee. She is experienced in advising Boards of a wide range of government and multi-national organisations on ESG strategy and has a particular interest in issues at the intersection of sustainability, technology, diversity and inclusion. She is accredited with INSEAD’s Certificate of Corporate Governance and the CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Film and Literature from the University of Warwick and a Master of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of London’s Goldsmiths College, and also completed a Cambridge University Judge Business School executive programme on Data and Business Analytics. Ms Cheam was appointed to the Wilmar Board on 20 April 2023 and was last re-elected on 19 April 2024.

George Yong-Boon Yeo

Non-Executive and Independent Director

Mr George Yong-Boon Yeo, 69, is a member of the Board of Trustees of Berggruen Institute on Governance, International Advisory Panel of Peking University, Senior Advisory Council of Beijing Forum, International Advisory Board of IESE Business School, International Advisory Council of China's Eco Forum Global Guiyang, International Advisory Board of Japan's National Graduate School for International Policy Studies (GRIPS), Global Advisory Board of MUFG, the External Advisory Board of the European University Institute’s School of Transnational Governance and the Board of Governors of the Singapore Manufacturing Federation. Mr Yeo is an Independent Non-Executive Director of AIA Group listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Pinduoduo listed on NASDAQ and Creative Technology listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange. He is an advisor to Brunswick for its Geopolitical Initiative, Singapore’s V3 Group, Huawei International Pte Ltd in Singapore, Winning International Group and Gurin Energy Group and Salim Group.  Mr Yeo has recently been appointed as a Distinguished Nonresident Fellow of the Contemporary China and the World (CCCW) at the Hong Kong University (HKU). Mr Yeo was appointed to the Wilmar Board on 19 April 2024.

Juan Ricardo Luciano

Alternate Director to Mr Gregory Morris

Mr Juan Ricardo Luciano, 62, is the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Archer Daniels Midland Company, and Lead Director and Chairman of Directors and Corporate Governance Committee of Eli Lilly and Company. He is also a Director of Intersect Illinois and serves as a member of the Business Roundtable, Rush University System, and Economic Club of Chicago and the Commercial Club of Chicago. Mr Luciano has extensive experience in agricultural processors and food ingredients. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from the Buenos Aires Institute of Technology, Argentina. He was first appointed to the Wilmar Board on 20 June 2012 and was subsequently appointed Alternate Director to Mr Raymond Guy Young on 28 December 2021, who resigned on 1 July 2022. Mr Luciano was then appointed Alternate Director to Mr Gregory Morris on 1 July 2022.

Tong Shao Ming

Alternate Director to Mr Kuok Khoon Hua

Ms Tong Shao Ming, 48, has served as the investment director of Kerry Holdings Limited since 2010. She is also currently a non-executive director of Shenzhen Stock Exchange-listed Yihai Kerry Arawana Holdings Co., Ltd, Kerry Properties Limited and Taiwan-listed Kerry TJ Logistics Co Ltd. Ms Tong was previously investment director of Wilmar International Limited and has extensive experience in investments, capital markets and corporate finance transactions. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Jurisprudence from Oxford University. Ms Tong was appointed Alternate Director to Mr Kuok Khoon Hua on 27 October 2022.

George Yong-Boon Yeo

Non-Executive and Independent Director

Mr George Yong-Boon Yeo, 69, is a member of the Board of Trustees of Berggruen Institute on Governance, International Advisory Panel of Peking University, Senior Advisory Council of Beijing Forum, International Advisory Board of IESE Business School, International Advisory Council of China's Eco Forum Global Guiyang, International Advisory Board of Japan's National Graduate School for International Policy Studies (GRIPS), Global Advisory Board of MUFG, the External Advisory Board of the European University Institute’s School of Transnational Governance and the Board of Governors of the Singapore Manufacturing Federation. Mr Yeo is an Independent Non-Executive Director of AIA Group listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Pinduoduo listed on NASDAQ and Creative Technology listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange. He is an advisor to Brunswick for its Geopolitical Initiative, Singapore’s V3 Group, Huawei International Pte Ltd in Singapore, Winning International Group and Gurin Energy Group and Salim Group.  Mr Yeo has recently been appointed as a Distinguished Nonresident Fellow of the Contemporary China and the World (CCCW) at the Hong Kong University (HKU). Mr Yeo was appointed to the Wilmar Board on 19 April 2024.

Juan Ricardo Luciano

Alternate Director to Mr Gregory Morris

Mr Juan Ricardo Luciano, 62, is the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Archer Daniels Midland Company, and Lead Director and Chairman of Directors and Corporate Governance Committee of Eli Lilly and Company. He is also a Director of Intersect Illinois and serves as a member of the Business Roundtable, Rush University System, and Economic Club of Chicago and the Commercial Club of Chicago. Mr Luciano has extensive experience in agricultural processors and food ingredients. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from the Buenos Aires Institute of Technology, Argentina. He was first appointed to the Wilmar Board on 20 June 2012 and was subsequently appointed Alternate Director to Mr Raymond Guy Young on 28 December 2021, who resigned on 1 July 2022. Mr Luciano was then appointed Alternate Director to Mr Gregory Morris on 1 July 2022.

Tong Shao Ming

Alternate Director to Mr Kuok Khoon Hua

Ms Tong Shao Ming, 48, has served as the investment director of Kerry Holdings Limited since 2010. She is also currently a non-executive director of Shenzhen Stock Exchange-listed Yihai Kerry Arawana Holdings Co., Ltd, Kerry Properties Limited and Taiwan-listed Kerry TJ Logistics Co Ltd. Ms Tong was previously investment director of Wilmar International Limited and has extensive experience in investments, capital markets and corporate finance transactions. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Jurisprudence from Oxford University. Ms Tong was appointed Alternate Director to Mr Kuok Khoon Hua on 27 October 2022.

Kuok Khoon Hong

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Executive and Non-Independent Director

Mr Kuok Khoon Hong, 74, is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of the Group. He has extensive experience in the agribusiness industry and has been involved in the grains, edible oils and oilseeds businesses since 1973. Mr Kuok is the Chairman of the Executive Committee and the Share Purchase Committee, and a member of the Nominating Committee, Risk Management Committee and Board Sustainability Committee. He holds directorships in other listed companies, namely Shree Renuka Sugars Limited, Yihai Kerry Arawana Holdings Co., Ltd and Adani Wilmar Limited. Mr Kuok is also a Director of Perennial Holdings Private Limited and Perennial Group Private Limited. He graduated from the then University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Mr Kuok was appointed to the Wilmar Board and as Chairman on 24 March 2006 and 14 July 2006, respectively. He was last re-elected on 19 April 2024.

Pua Seck Guan

Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer (Part-Time)

Executive and Non-Independent Director

Mr Pua Seck Guan, 60, is the Chief Operating Officer (Part-Time) of the Group. He has extensive experience in real estate as well as integrated real estate and healthcare business. Mr Pua is a member of the Executive Committee and the Share Purchase Committee. He is a Director of another listed company, namely Yihai Kerry Arawana Holdings Co., Ltd. Mr Pua is also currently the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Perennial Holdings Private Limited, Director of Perennial Group Private Limited and Gardens by the Bay. He is also a member of the Singapore-China Business Council of Singapore Business Federation, Singapore-Guangdong Collaboration Council, Singapore-Sichuan Trade and Investment Committee, Singapore-Tianjin Economic and Trade Council and Singapore-Zhejiang Economic and Trade Council. He holds a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA and a Bachelor of Science degree in Building (First Class Honours) from the National University of Singapore. Mr Pua was appointed to the Wilmar Board on 1 January 2016 and was last re-elected on 19 April 2024.

 

Charles Loo Cheau Leong

Deputy Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer

Mr Charles Loo Cheau Leong was appointed as Deputy Chief Operating Officer in February 2024 and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in June 2020. He is responsible for group operations, including accounts, tax, finance, treasury and risk management functions of the Wilmar group of companies. Charles joined the group in 2010 as senior finance manager and was appointed Deputy CFO in January 2020. His past positions include Group Financial Controller at Allied Technologies Limited, Assistant Financial Controller at Nippecraft Limited and Senior Manager (Assurance) at Ernst and Young. Charles graduated from Nanyang Technological University with a Bachelor of Accountancy with Second-Class Honours. He is a Chartered Accountant with Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants.

Teo La-Mei

Executive Director, Group Legal Counsel and Company Secretary

Executive and Non-Independent Director

Ms Teo La-Mei, 64, is the Group Legal Counsel and Company Secretary of the Company. She has extensive experience in legal and corporate secretarial matters. Ms Teo is also a Director of Perennial Holdings Private Limited, Perennial Group Private Limited and a member of the Corporate Governance & Regulatory Interest Group of the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree from the National University of Singapore. Ms Teo was appointed to the Wilmar Board on 21 February 2019 and was last re-elected on 19 April 2024.

Kuok Khoon Hong

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Executive and Non-Independent Director

Mr Kuok Khoon Hong, 74, is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of the Group. He has extensive experience in the agribusiness industry and has been involved in the grains, edible oils and oilseeds businesses since 1973. Mr Kuok is the Chairman of the Executive Committee and the Share Purchase Committee, and a member of the Nominating Committee, Risk Management Committee and Board Sustainability Committee. He holds directorships in other listed companies, namely Shree Renuka Sugars Limited, Yihai Kerry Arawana Holdings Co., Ltd and Adani Wilmar Limited. Mr Kuok is also a Director of Perennial Holdings Private Limited and Perennial Group Private Limited. He graduated from the then University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Mr Kuok was appointed to the Wilmar Board and as Chairman on 24 March 2006 and 14 July 2006, respectively. He was last re-elected on 19 April 2024.

Pua Seck Guan

Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer (Part-Time)

Executive and Non-Independent Director

Mr Pua Seck Guan, 60, is the Chief Operating Officer (Part-Time) of the Group. He has extensive experience in real estate as well as integrated real estate and healthcare business. Mr Pua is a member of the Executive Committee and the Share Purchase Committee. He is a Director of another listed company, namely Yihai Kerry Arawana Holdings Co., Ltd. Mr Pua is also currently the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Perennial Holdings Private Limited, Director of Perennial Group Private Limited and Gardens by the Bay. He is also a member of the Singapore-China Business Council of Singapore Business Federation, Singapore-Guangdong Collaboration Council, Singapore-Sichuan Trade and Investment Committee, Singapore-Tianjin Economic and Trade Council and Singapore-Zhejiang Economic and Trade Council. He holds a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA and a Bachelor of Science degree in Building (First Class Honours) from the National University of Singapore. Mr Pua was appointed to the Wilmar Board on 1 January 2016 and was last re-elected on 19 April 2024.

 

Charles Loo Cheau Leong

Deputy Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer

Mr Charles Loo Cheau Leong was appointed as Deputy Chief Operating Officer in February 2024 and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in June 2020. He is responsible for group operations, including accounts, tax, finance, treasury and risk management functions of the Wilmar group of companies. Charles joined the group in 2010 as senior finance manager and was appointed Deputy CFO in January 2020. His past positions include Group Financial Controller at Allied Technologies Limited, Assistant Financial Controller at Nippecraft Limited and Senior Manager (Assurance) at Ernst and Young. Charles graduated from Nanyang Technological University with a Bachelor of Accountancy with Second-Class Honours. He is a Chartered Accountant with Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants.

Teo La-Mei

Executive Director, Group Legal Counsel and Company Secretary

Executive and Non-Independent Director

Ms Teo La-Mei, 64, is the Group Legal Counsel and Company Secretary of the Company. She has extensive experience in legal and corporate secretarial matters. Ms Teo is also a Director of Perennial Holdings Private Limited, Perennial Group Private Limited and a member of the Corporate Governance & Regulatory Interest Group of the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree from the National University of Singapore. Ms Teo was appointed to the Wilmar Board on 21 February 2019 and was last re-elected on 19 April 2024.

Mu Yankui

President 总裁, YKA Group

Mr Mu was appointed Head of Northern Region & Grains Trading, China Division in July 2007, following the completion of the Group’s merger and restructuring exercise. He holds senior positions in our various key operating companies in China, which he joined since 2000. He was formerly the Vice President of a state-owned company, Hebei Province Oils & Grains Group Co. Ltd. He graduated from the Zhengzhou Oils & Grains College in 1985, with a major in Oils & Fats Engineering.

Niu Yu Xin

Executive Vice President 常务副总裁, YKA Group

Mr Niu was appointed Head of Central Region & Oils Trading, China Division in July 2007, following the completion of the Group’s merger and restructuring exercise. He holds senior positions in our various key operating companies in China, which he joined since 2001. Prior to that, he was the General Manager of Kanghui Oils & Fats Co., Ltd. He graduated with a Masters in Economics from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

Darwin Indigo

Country Head, Indonesia

Mr Darwin Indigo joined the Group in August 2003. Appointed Country Head, Indonesia in September 2018, he is responsible for all trading and commercial planning matters for Indonesia. In addition, Darwin has been appointed as Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director of Kencana Agri Ltd since 2013.

Darwin started in Wilmar Indonesia companies and has held several positions both in Indonesia and Singapore – Deputy Country Head, Indonesia; General Manager – Trading (Indonesia); Trading Director and Trading Manager.

Darwin holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) degree from Curtin University of Technology and a Master of Business Administration degree from University of Technology, Sydney.

Chaw Chee Ming

Group Technical Head

Mr Chaw Chee Ming joined the Group in November 2003 and was appointed Group Technical Head in December 2023. Prior to his current appointment, he held the position of Deputy Group Technical Head since February 2022, and was the Deputy Group Director of Flour Production and Projects, China. Mr Chaw graduated in 1995 from the University of Manitoba, Canada with a Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering) degree. He also holds a Master of Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University, USA.

Mu Yankui

President 总裁, YKA Group

Mr Mu was appointed Head of Northern Region & Grains Trading, China Division in July 2007, following the completion of the Group’s merger and restructuring exercise. He holds senior positions in our various key operating companies in China, which he joined since 2000. He was formerly the Vice President of a state-owned company, Hebei Province Oils & Grains Group Co. Ltd. He graduated from the Zhengzhou Oils & Grains College in 1985, with a major in Oils & Fats Engineering.

Niu Yu Xin

Executive Vice President 常务副总裁, YKA Group

Mr Niu was appointed Head of Central Region & Oils Trading, China Division in July 2007, following the completion of the Group’s merger and restructuring exercise. He holds senior positions in our various key operating companies in China, which he joined since 2001. Prior to that, he was the General Manager of Kanghui Oils & Fats Co., Ltd. He graduated with a Masters in Economics from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

Darwin Indigo

Country Head, Indonesia

Mr Darwin Indigo joined the Group in August 2003. Appointed Country Head, Indonesia in September 2018, he is responsible for all trading and commercial planning matters for Indonesia. In addition, Darwin has been appointed as Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director of Kencana Agri Ltd since 2013.

Darwin started in Wilmar Indonesia companies and has held several positions both in Indonesia and Singapore – Deputy Country Head, Indonesia; General Manager – Trading (Indonesia); Trading Director and Trading Manager.

Darwin holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) degree from Curtin University of Technology and a Master of Business Administration degree from University of Technology, Sydney.

Chaw Chee Ming

Group Technical Head

Mr Chaw Chee Ming joined the Group in November 2003 and was appointed Group Technical Head in December 2023. Prior to his current appointment, he held the position of Deputy Group Technical Head since February 2022, and was the Deputy Group Director of Flour Production and Projects, China. Mr Chaw graduated in 1995 from the University of Manitoba, Canada with a Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering) degree. He also holds a Master of Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University, USA.

Kenny Beh Hang Chwee

Group Head of Shipping

Captain Beh is the Managing Director of Raffles Shipping Corporation Pte Ltd and is responsible for the shipping operations of the Group. He is the CEO and founder of the Raffles Shipping Group of Companies which has since November 2008 become a member of the Wilmar International Group. He is currently a member of the Singapore Nautical Institute as well as a member of the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators.

Thomas Lim Kim Guan

Group Head, Edible Oils

Mr Thomas Lim joined the Group in August 1999 and was appointed Group Head, Edible Oils in January 2016. He is responsible for the Group’s global edible oils trading and oversees the edible oils supply chain management. Prior to this appointment, Mr Lim was General Manager – Trading (Edible Oils) from 2011 to 2015, Head of Philippines operations from 2007 to 2008 and Head of European operations from 2005 to 2006. He holds a Degree in Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) from the Nanyang Technological University.

Jean-Luc Bohbot

Group Head of Sugar and Ethanol

Mr Bohbot joined the Group in 2011 to set up and develop the Wilmar Sugar – Trading Division. Mr Bohbot has extensive experience in the sugar trading business and prior to joining the Group, he was the Managing Director of a large European based trading company and the Managing Director of Eagle Trading, the Hong Kong-based Kuok Group joint venture for sugar trading. Mr Bohbot holds a post-master's degree in market finance and risk management from University of Paris Dauphine, France.

Rahul Kale

Group Head of Oleochemicals and Biofuels

Mr Kale joined the Group in March 2005 and is responsible for the global biofuels and oleochemicals business of the Group. Mr Kale formerly headed the oleochemicals business for Peter Cremer GMBH and was the Managing Director of Peter Cremer Singapore. Prior to that, he headed the Marketing and Operations division for Natural Oleochemicals Sdn Bhd, Malaysia. Mr

Kenny Beh Hang Chwee

Group Head of Shipping

Captain Beh is the Managing Director of Raffles Shipping Corporation Pte Ltd and is responsible for the shipping operations of the Group. He is the CEO and founder of the Raffles Shipping Group of Companies which has since November 2008 become a member of the Wilmar International Group. He is currently a member of the Singapore Nautical Institute as well as a member of the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators.

Thomas Lim Kim Guan

Group Head, Edible Oils

Mr Thomas Lim joined the Group in August 1999 and was appointed Group Head, Edible Oils in January 2016. He is responsible for the Group’s global edible oils trading and oversees the edible oils supply chain management. Prior to this appointment, Mr Lim was General Manager – Trading (Edible Oils) from 2011 to 2015, Head of Philippines operations from 2007 to 2008 and Head of European operations from 2005 to 2006. He holds a Degree in Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) from the Nanyang Technological University.

Jean-Luc Bohbot

Group Head of Sugar and Ethanol

Mr Bohbot joined the Group in 2011 to set up and develop the Wilmar Sugar – Trading Division. Mr Bohbot has extensive experience in the sugar trading business and prior to joining the Group, he was the Managing Director of a large European based trading company and the Managing Director of Eagle Trading, the Hong Kong-based Kuok Group joint venture for sugar trading. Mr Bohbot holds a post-master's degree in market finance and risk management from University of Paris Dauphine, France.

Rahul Kale

Group Head of Oleochemicals and Biofuels

Mr Kale joined the Group in March 2005 and is responsible for the global biofuels and oleochemicals business of the Group. Mr Kale formerly headed the oleochemicals business for Peter Cremer GMBH and was the Managing Director of Peter Cremer Singapore. Prior to that, he headed the Marketing and Operations division for Natural Oleochemicals Sdn Bhd, Malaysia. Mr

Hor Kok Ching

General Manager, Oilseeds and Grains

Mr Hor Kok Ching joined the Group in May 1987 and was appointed General Manager, Oilseeds & Grains in August 2011. He is responsible for the Group’s grains and oilseeds supply chain management. Prior to the merger (end 2006) , Mr Hor worked at Kuok Oils & Grains Pte Ltd for 20 years, trading in oilseeds and grains. He holds a Bachelor of Accounting (Honours) degree from the University of Malaya.

Chua Nam-Hai

Chief Scientific Advisor

Professor Chua Nam-Hai joined the Group as the Chief Scientific Advisor in September 2007. Professor Chua has been the Andrew W. Mellon Professor and Head of the Laboratory of Plant Molecular Biology at Rockefeller University in the United States of America since 1988. He has served and continues to serve on advisory boards of government-related and private institutions in 16 countries worldwide, including the Unites States of America, the PRC, India, the United Kingdom, France and Singapore. He is a fellow of the Royal Society of the United Kingdom, a Foreign Academician of the China Academy of Sciences and of the Academia Sinica in Taiwan.

Professor Chua is an Honorary Research Professor of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences and Honorary Professor of Peking University and several research institutes of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, including the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Institute of Plant Physiology and Ecology and the Kunming Institute of Botany. In 2005, he received the International Prize in Biology from the Japan Society for Promotion of Science, and in 2007 he was awarded an Einstein Professorship of the Chinese Academy of Science. Professor Chua received from the Singapore Government the National Science and Technology Medal in 1998 and a Public Administration Medal (Gold) in 2002. In recognition of his scientific achievements, the Nanyang Technology University, Singapore conferred upon him an honorary degree of Doctor of Science in 2008. In 2010, The American Society of Plant Biologists honoured him with The Lawrence Bogorad Award for Excellence in Plant Biology Research. Professor Chua obtained his PhD in biology from Harvard University.

Jeremy Goon

Chief Sustainability Officer

Mr Jeremy Goon, the Chief Sustainability Officer has been responsible for the Group’s Sustainability/ESG function since June 2007. His past positions include, Group Head of Plantations, Head of European Operations for Kuok Oils and Grains in Germany and the Netherlands. He has also served as Head of Brand Management and Marketing for the Group’s Vietnam operations. He holds a degree in law and management science from Keele University in the UK.

Patrick Tan Soo Choy

Group Head of Internal Audit

Mr Tan has been the Head of Internal Audit since 2001. Prior to that, he was with the WBL Group of companies from 1995 to 2001 as Internal Audit Manager. He was with an international accounting firm from 1992 to 1995. He graduated from Nanyang Technological University with a Bachelor of Accountancy degree. Mr Tan is a non-practising Certified Public Accountant registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore and also a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors, Singapore.

Hor Kok Ching

General Manager, Oilseeds and Grains

Mr Hor Kok Ching joined the Group in May 1987 and was appointed General Manager, Oilseeds & Grains in August 2011. He is responsible for the Group’s grains and oilseeds supply chain management. Prior to the merger (end 2006) , Mr Hor worked at Kuok Oils & Grains Pte Ltd for 20 years, trading in oilseeds and grains. He holds a Bachelor of Accounting (Honours) degree from the University of Malaya.

Chua Nam-Hai

Chief Scientific Advisor

Professor Chua Nam-Hai joined the Group as the Chief Scientific Advisor in September 2007. Professor Chua has been the Andrew W. Mellon Professor and Head of the Laboratory of Plant Molecular Biology at Rockefeller University in the United States of America since 1988. He has served and continues to serve on advisory boards of government-related and private institutions in 16 countries worldwide, including the Unites States of America, the PRC, India, the United Kingdom, France and Singapore. He is a fellow of the Royal Society of the United Kingdom, a Foreign Academician of the China Academy of Sciences and of the Academia Sinica in Taiwan.

Professor Chua is an Honorary Research Professor of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences and Honorary Professor of Peking University and several research institutes of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, including the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Institute of Plant Physiology and Ecology and the Kunming Institute of Botany. In 2005, he received the International Prize in Biology from the Japan Society for Promotion of Science, and in 2007 he was awarded an Einstein Professorship of the Chinese Academy of Science. Professor Chua received from the Singapore Government the National Science and Technology Medal in 1998 and a Public Administration Medal (Gold) in 2002. In recognition of his scientific achievements, the Nanyang Technology University, Singapore conferred upon him an honorary degree of Doctor of Science in 2008. In 2010, The American Society of Plant Biologists honoured him with The Lawrence Bogorad Award for Excellence in Plant Biology Research. Professor Chua obtained his PhD in biology from Harvard University.

Jeremy Goon

Chief Sustainability Officer

Mr Jeremy Goon, the Chief Sustainability Officer has been responsible for the Group’s Sustainability/ESG function since June 2007. His past positions include, Group Head of Plantations, Head of European Operations for Kuok Oils and Grains in Germany and the Netherlands. He has also served as Head of Brand Management and Marketing for the Group’s Vietnam operations. He holds a degree in law and management science from Keele University in the UK.

Patrick Tan Soo Choy

Group Head of Internal Audit

Mr Tan has been the Head of Internal Audit since 2001. Prior to that, he was with the WBL Group of companies from 1995 to 2001 as Internal Audit Manager. He was with an international accounting firm from 1992 to 1995. He graduated from Nanyang Technological University with a Bachelor of Accountancy degree. Mr Tan is a non-practising Certified Public Accountant registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore and also a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors, Singapore.

Jeremy Tan Kok Liann

Group Head, Human Resources

Mr Jeremy Tan Kok Liann has been appointed Group Head, HR in November 2017. He is responsible for the Group’s HR Division. Prior to this role, he was Head of HR with Hyflux Ltd for about 4 years and Head of HR with Titan Petrochemicals Group for more than 8 years. Jeremy has many years of human resources experience including strategic alignment, recruitment, training & development, compensation and benefits, talent management, succession planning, organisation development and management consulting. Jeremy graduated from the Nanyang Technological University with a Bachelor of Accountancy degree. He also holds a Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from the Singapore Institute of Management and a Graduate Diploma in Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing, United Kingdom (CIM, UK).

Tan Kah Chai

Chief Information Officer

Mr Tan Kah Chai joined as Chief Information Officer in January 2020. He is responsible for the Group’s IT functions. He was formerly lead Managing Director for Technology Consulting with Accenture Singapore for Asean and Group Chief Information Officer for 12 years at Sime Darby Group. When at Sime Darby, he was responsible for the IT function globally, including Malaysia, plantation business in Indonesia, Africa, Papua New Guinea and Europe, and industrial equipment, automotive and logistics businesses in China. Graduated from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Kah Chai also holds a Master of Engineering from the National University of Singapore.

Jeremy Tan Kok Liann

Group Head, Human Resources

Mr Jeremy Tan Kok Liann has been appointed Group Head, HR in November 2017. He is responsible for the Group’s HR Division. Prior to this role, he was Head of HR with Hyflux Ltd for about 4 years and Head of HR with Titan Petrochemicals Group for more than 8 years. Jeremy has many years of human resources experience including strategic alignment, recruitment, training & development, compensation and benefits, talent management, succession planning, organisation development and management consulting. Jeremy graduated from the Nanyang Technological University with a Bachelor of Accountancy degree. He also holds a Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from the Singapore Institute of Management and a Graduate Diploma in Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing, United Kingdom (CIM, UK).

Tan Kah Chai

Chief Information Officer

Mr Tan Kah Chai joined as Chief Information Officer in January 2020. He is responsible for the Group’s IT functions. He was formerly lead Managing Director for Technology Consulting with Accenture Singapore for Asean and Group Chief Information Officer for 12 years at Sime Darby Group. When at Sime Darby, he was responsible for the IT function globally, including Malaysia, plantation business in Indonesia, Africa, Papua New Guinea and Europe, and industrial equipment, automotive and logistics businesses in China. Graduated from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Kah Chai also holds a Master of Engineering from the National University of Singapore.

Corporate Profile

Wilmar International Limited, founded in 1991 and headquartered in Singapore, is today Asia's leading agribusiness group.

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Global Presence

Over 1,000 manufacturing plants and an extensive distribution network worldwide.

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