About Us

Mr Gu Jing Song was appointed Chairman, President and Non-Independent Executive Director on 5 July 2024. Mr Gu also chairs the Strategic and Sustainable Development Committee and a member of the Nominating Committee.

Mr Gu brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in corporate management to his current role. Mr Gu started his career in 1991 with Dalian Marine Transportation Co. in the Shipping and Shipping Department till 1996 and went on to serve the General Affairs Divisions till 1997. Thereafter, he took on the role as the Manager of Overseas Department with China Shipping (Group) Co. from June 1997 to May 1999 and following that was the Managing Director of China Shipping UK Agency Co Ltd from May 1999 to October 2004. He also held the position as GM of Commercial Division and Asia Pacific Lines Division of China Shipping Container Lines Co Ltd from October 2004 to February 2006 and GM of Commercial Division of China Shipping Container Lines Co Ltd from February 2006 to January 2010. From January 2010 to January 2014, Mr Gu served as Vice President of China Shipping (Hong Kong) Holdings Co. Ltd, Deputy General Manager of China Shipping Container Lines (Hong Kong) Asia Co. Ltd, Managing Director of China Shipping Container Lines (Hong Kong) Agency Co Ltd and Managing Director of Rich Shipping Company Limited.

Mr Gu was President of China Shipping Regional Holdings Pte Ltd and Managing Director of Golden Sea Shipping Pte Ltd from January 2014 to March 2016. Subsequently, from March 2016 to August 2019, he served as President of COSCO SHIPPING (South East Asia) Pte Ltd and concurrently served COSCO SHIPPING International (Singapore) Co Ltd. as Vice Chairman, President and Executive Director, subsequently from August 2019 to September 2019 served as Chairman, President and Non-Independent Executive Director and then as Chairman and Executive Director from September 2019 to November 2019. He then joined COSCO SHIPPING Bulk Co., Ltd as General Manager from August 2019 to February 2020, served them as Chairman and General Manager from February 2020 to June 2022 and subsequently prior to his current appointment, served as Chairman from June 2022 March 2024. He currently also holds the position as President of COSCO SHIPPING (South East Asia) Pte Ltd since May 2024.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages Department from Shanghai Maritime University.

Mr Guo Hua Wei was appointed as Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company on 14 September 2022. He is a member of the Strategic and Sustainable Development Committee.

Prior to his current appointment, Mr Guo was the Secretary of the Board in COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co., Ltd. and China COSCO Holdings Co., Ltd. from December 2016 to June 2022 and January 2012 to December 2016 respectively. Between July 2006 to January 2012, Mr Guo was a General Manager of the Investor Relations Division and the Strategic Development Division of COSCO Corporation (Singapore) Limited. Having held several key positions previously, Mr Guo brings extensive knowledge, skills and experience to his current appointment as the Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company.

Mr Guo holds a Doctorate Degree in Transportation Economics from Northern Jiaotong University and is currently a fellow member of The Chartered Governance Institute (FCG) and The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute (HKFCG).

Mr Lim Lee Meng was appointed Independent Non-Executive Director on 1 June 2023 and subsequently appointed as Lead Independent Non-Executive Director on 15 September 2023. He chairs the Audit and Risk Management Committee and is a member of the Remuneration, Nominating and Strategic and Sustainable Development Committee.

Mr Lim joined the audit department of Arthur Young & Company (predecessor of Ernst & Young) in 1980. He left Arthur Young in 1984 to become the group financial controller of a substantial property and investment group. In 1988, he co-founded RSM Chio Lim LLP (formerly known as Chio Lim & Associates) in Singapore which became the largest accounting firm in Singapore outside the big 4. In 2016, Mr Lim changed his career path by incorporating LeeMeng Capital Pte. Ltd. which focus on merger & acquisition advisory, and investment in companies with strong potential for growth. He is currently the executive director of LeeMeng Capital Pte. Ltd.

Mr Lim graduated from Nanyang University with a degree in Bachelor of Commerce (Gold Medallist) in 1980. He also has a MBA from the University of Hull (Overall Best Performance) and a Diploma in Business Law from National University of Singapore. Professionally, he is a fellow of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants, a fellow of the Singapore Institute of Directors and an associate of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, UK.

Dr Chen Seow Phun, John was appointed Independent Non-Executive Director on 1 July 2023. He chairs the Remuneration Committee and is a member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee, Nominating and Strategic and Sustainable Development Committee.

Dr Chen was the Assistant Secretary General of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) from 1991-1997 and served as the Deputy Chairman and Managing Director of the NTUC Healthcare Cooperative Ltd from 1992-1997. Dr Chen was a Member of Parliament from 1988 to 2006. From 1997 to 1999, he was the Minister of State for Communications. From 1999 to 2001, he was the Minister of State for Communications & Information Technology and Minister of State for National Development. Prior to joining the Government in 1997, Dr Chen has served as Board Member of the Economic Development Board (EDB), the Housing and Development Board (HDB), the Port of Singapore Authority (PSA), the Director of NTUC FairPrice Co-op Ltd and Singapore Power Ltd.

Dr Chen holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, Canada. He taught at the National University of Singapore from 1983 to 1991.

Mr Hoon Tai Meng was appointed Independent Non-Executive Director on 1 September 2023. He chairs the Nominating Committee and is a member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee, Remuneration and Strategic and Sustainable Development Committee.

Mr Hoon founded M/s T M Hoon & Co. Advocates & Solicitors in 1997, and subsequently taking on the role of managing partner. During this time, he adeptly handled corporate matters and civil litigation. In 2007, he transitioned to M/s KhattarWong Advocates & Solicitors as a partner, where he focused on corporate finance. His journey led him to join Chip Eng Seng Corporation Ltd in 2011, where he assumed the role of Executive Director, contributing to group operations and corporate affairs. In 2018, his expertise took a new direction as he honed his focus on Corporate & Capital Market, Private Wealth & Real Estate at RHTLaw Asia LLP, where he currently serves as a senior consultant.

Mr Hoon is a lawyer and accountant by profession, besides having about 20 years of experience in law practice, Mr Hoon also has around 27years of experience in corporate planning, business operations, financial planning and management, audit, tax and corporate secretarial function. He was also a registered professional with Singapore Stock Exchange Limited rendering continuing sponsor service to companies listed in Catalist Board.

Mr Hoon holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accountancy) from Nanyang University in 1976 and a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from the University of London in 1993. Additionally, he is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (Singapore), Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants FCMA (UK), Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants FCCA (UK), Chartered Global Management Accountant CGMA, and Barrister-at-law (Middle Temple).