Mr Ng serves as our Non-Executive Chairman and Independent Director, having joined our Board on 11 May 2017. In addition, he is also the Chairman of the Remuneration Committee. Mr Ng is an executive director of NLC Advisory Pte. Ltd., which provides corporate advisory and business consultancy service . He has extensive experience in international mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance, having worked in professional and financial services firms such as Arthur Anderson, Credit Agricole Indosuez Merchant Bank Asia Ltd and DBS Bank Ltd, as well as the corporate finance team of an Asian natural resources conglomerate. Mr Ng is a Chartered Financial Analyst and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the National University of Singapore.
Mr Kew serves as our Deputy Chairman and Executive Director, having been appointed to our Board on 27 February 2017. Mr Kew’s responsibilities encompass a wide range of areas, including succession planning, talent development, and guiding the Group’s efforts in business diversification, strategic alliances, mergers and acquisitions, and inorganic growth strategies. As a co-founder of Sanli, Mr Kew’s extensive 25-year tenure in water and waste projects underscores his profoundexpertise and vision in the field, making his contributions invaluable to our organisation. Mr Kew holds an Engineering Diploma from the Federal Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Sunderland.
Mr Sim serves as our Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, having joined our Board on 27 February 2017. Mr Sim holds the responsibility of supervising the Group’s day-to-day operations and management. His pivotal role involves implementing decisions and strategies across the organisation, aimed at building a strong and sustainable business model that is aligned with the Company’s vision and mission. With over 25 years in the water and waste management sector, Mr Sim has acquired a profound understanding of the industry’s complexities and challenges. As a co-founder of Sanli, he goes beyond project management, actively fostering partnerships and collaborations to drive innovation and progress. Mr Sim holds a Diploma in Electrical Engineering from Singapore Polytechnic and a Bachelor of Science degree from SIM University.
Mr Lee serves as our Executive Director and has been a member of our Board since 27 February 2017.Mr Lee assumes leadership over our Mag Chemical business and oversees an EPC project within our organisation. He is responsible for guiding the operations of the Mag Chemical division and ensuring the smooth execution of EPC projects. With over 20 years of experience in water and waste management, Mr Lee has been a driving force behind the growth and success of the EPC business since joining our Group in 2007. His dedication to enhancing processes and delivering value to our clients underscores his invaluable contribution. Mr Lee holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from National Taiwan University and a Master of Science degree in Environmental Engineering from Nanyang Technological University.
Mr Chan serves as our Independent Director since 11 May 2017. In addition, he is also the Chairman of Audit Committee, ensuring the Company’s strong governance, transparency, and compliance. Bringing his extensive expertise to our Board, Mr Chan currently serves as the managing partner at Forvis Mazars LLP Singapore, where he also holds the position of APAC regional leader of audit and assurance and member of the Global Audit Board of Forvis Mazars. Mr Chan is a fellow member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) and a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). He serves on the Public Accounting Practice Committee of ISCA and was also a member of the ACCA Singapore Network Panel from 2016 to 2020.
Mr Latiff serves as our Independent Director since 19 October 2020. In addition, he is also the Chairman of the Nominating Committee. Mr Latiff is a member of the Singapore Academy of Law and was in legal practice for more than thirty-five years. His legal expertise spans infrastructure, construction, and engineering law. He held Partner roles at Khattar Wong & Partners and Harry Elias Partnership, serving as Managing Partner at the latter. Additionally, Mr Latiff acts as an arbitrator and adjudicator under the auspices of the Singapore International Arbitration Center and Singapore Mediation Center. He also serves on public institution boards. Mr Latiff graduated with a Bachelor of Law degree from the National University of Singapore and became an Advocate and Solicitor in 1986.