Category: Newsmakers

Frederic Andre M Trefois has been appointed as the Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sterlite Electric. Trefois, who previously served as a non-executive independent director on the company’s board, will now assume...

Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has appointed Adele Tan Shiao Ling as its new Chief Executive Officer, with Yvonne Lim Li Chuen set to take over as Deputy CEO and Chief Planner. Both appointments will take effect from...

FWD Group Holdings Ltd has announced the appointment of David Junius as Group Chief Financial Officer, alongside key leadership changes including a new chief actuary and Thailand CEO. Junius joins from Pearl Health, where he...

Lisza Buscaino-Redulla has been appointed as the new president at United Transportation Coalition Philippines Inc. (UTCPI). Her appointment signals the coalition’s intent to strengthen sector-wide coordination and representation...

PT Celebes Railway Indonesia has appointed Siswantono as President Director for the 2026 term onward, according to a company statement. He succeeds Rully Noviandar, who served as President Director from 2024 to 2026. Established...

Ben Thompson has been appointed as a partner at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer in Singapore. The appointment is aimed at supporting rising client demand for project and infrastructure financing across the region. Thompson...

Fitri Abdullah has been appointed as Country Managing Director for Malaysia at Vantage Data Centres, a newly created role within its Asia-Pacific leadership team. In this role, Abdullah will lead the company’s Malaysia...

Kamilah Kasim has been appointed as the new partner at RDS Partnership. In this role, Kasim will support the firm’s growing domestic and international energy and infrastructure advisory work. Kasim brings nearly 40 years of...

Gaurav Rathee has been appointed as the Divisional Vice President and Head of Human Resources for its Global Shared Services International (GSSI) operations in India and the Philippines at ADP. In this role, Rathee will oversee...

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has appointed electronics manufacturing executive Ferdinand Ferrer as its new president, succeeding 2024–2025 president Enunina Mangio. The appointment marks a leadership...

Datuk Chong Loong Men has been appointed as the Executive Director of NexG Bhd, effective November 18, following approval by the company’s board of directors. The appointment is part of NexG’s efforts to strengthen governance,...

Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has appointed Captain Nasaruddin A. Bakar as its new President and Group Chief Executive Officer, following the announcement that Datuk Captain Izham Ismail will retire as Group Managing Director...

Several major technology and digital infrastructure companies in Asia announced key CTO appointments in October 2025, reflecting a focus on innovation, digital transformation, and strategic technology leadership. Flow Digital...

Mr Jamaludin Ibrahim has been appointed as the new non-executive director at NEXTDC Limited, effective 1 November 2025. He brings over 40 years of executive experience in IT and telecommunications, including 27 years as a CEO,...

John Parry has been appointed as Senior Executive Director for Water and Environment for the Infrastructure and Energy division at Global consultancy SJ Group in Singapore. He will be based in Singapore and lead global strategy...