Keppel Land welcomes Koh-Lim Wen Gin as Director

Keppel Land Limited (Keppel Land) announces the appointment of Mrs Koh-Lim Wen Gin to its Board of Directors with effect from 20 January 2010.

Mrs Koh, 65, has played a key role in shaping Singapore’s cityscape, through her 34-year career with the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA). She was URA’s Chief Planner and Deputy CEO between 2001 and 2008.

Welcoming Mrs Koh to the Board, Mr Choo Chiau Beng, Chairman of Keppel Land, said, “Wen Gin’s extensive experience in urban master planning and development will lend strategic counsel and insights to further enhance Keppel Land’s expertise in building townships and other large-scale integrated projects.”

Mrs Koh was involved in a variety of high quality landmark developments which have contributed to Singapore’s growth as a global city. She was also instrumental in spearheading the nation’s building conservation programme covering more than 6,800 heritage buildings. The programme was awarded the prestigious Global Award for Excellence by the Urban Land Institute in 2006.

For her achievements, Mrs Koh was presented the Public Administration Medal (Silver) in 1986, the Public Administration Medal (Gold) in 2002 and the Meritorious Service Medal in 2009.

Mrs Koh has also served on several government boards such as the STB Hotel Licencing Board; Land Transport Authority Board; Board of Architects, Singapore; and Preservation of Monuments Board. She has also chaired many URA Design Advisory Panels, Committees and Design Competition Juries. She continues to serve on the URA, LTA and PUB Design Advisory Panels.

Mrs Koh graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Singapore in 1971.

Contact Information:

Teri Liew (Ms)
Senior Manager
Keppel Group Corporate Communications
Tel: +65 64136 425
Email: teri.liew@kepcorp.com

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