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Jun 14, 2010
URA chief to head HDB
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THE Ministry of National Development (MND) on Monday announced changes to several key senior appointments, which will take effect from Aug 1.
Mrs Cheong Koon Hean, Chief Executive Officer of Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), will relinquish her current appointment to become CEO of Housing Board. But she will continue her concurrent appointment as Deputy Secretary (Special Duties) at MND, with the responsibility of overseeing land reclamation issues.
Mr Tay Kim Poh, currently CEO of HDB, will be appointed Deputy Secretary (Development), MND. Mr Tay will replace BG (NS) Tay Lim Heng, who has left the Ministry to pursue other interests.
As URA CEO since 2004, Mrs Cheong has played a key role in developing Singapore into a distinctive global city and an endearing home, said a statement from MND. She spearheaded the development of Marina Bay, and championed the concept of place management for downtown areas such as Singapore River and Orchard Road. She also led in the development of new growth areas at Jurong Lake District, Kallang Riverside and Paya Lebar Central.
'Mrs Cheong's strong leadership will be invaluable to HDB as it continues to meet Singapore's future public housing needs,' said the ministry.
Mr Tay, CEO of HDB since 2006, spearheaded the Remaking Our Heartland (ROH) plans to revitalise and rejuvenate Singapore's public housing estates.
He enhanced HDB's sustainability and community engagement efforts. He also played a pivotal role in the implementation of major public housing policies, such as the Enhanced Additional Housing Grant and the Lease Buyback Scheme.
As Deputy Secretary (Development), he will oversee the Ministry's Housing, and Planning & Research Divisions, the Singapore-Tianjin Eco-city Project Office, as well as the Ministry's corporate functions.
In other key changes, Mr Ng Lang, currently CEO, National Parks Board (NParks), will take over the appointment of CEO of URA.
Mr Poon Hong Yuen, currently Director (Economic Programmes/International Relations of the Finance Ministry will be appointed CEO of NParks.
Mr Ng, CEO of NParks since 2006, has played a key role in implementing major green infrastructural programmes to achieve the 'City in a Garden' vision. This includes the development of new parks and park connector network, streetscape greenery masterplan, skyrise greenery, the expansion of the Singapore Botanic Gardens and the new Gardens by the Bay.
He also championed community outreach efforts to enhance public appreciation and participation in our greening and biodiversity conservation programmes. He is well placed to continue URA's vision to make Singapore a great place to live, work and play in.
As Director of Economic Programmes at MOF, Mr Poon oversees budget policies for economic programmes such as research, infrastructure and industry development. He worked with various ministries to provide effective and value-for-money funding. He oversaw the launch of the Job Credits Scheme, which helped companies cope with the economic downturn.
URA chief to head HDB
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THE Ministry of National Development (MND) on Monday announced changes to several key senior appointments, which will take effect from Aug 1.
Mrs Cheong Koon Hean, Chief Executive Officer of Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), will relinquish her current appointment to become CEO of Housing Board. But she will continue her concurrent appointment as Deputy Secretary (Special Duties) at MND, with the responsibility of overseeing land reclamation issues.
Mr Tay Kim Poh, currently CEO of HDB, will be appointed Deputy Secretary (Development), MND. Mr Tay will replace BG (NS) Tay Lim Heng, who has left the Ministry to pursue other interests.
As URA CEO since 2004, Mrs Cheong has played a key role in developing Singapore into a distinctive global city and an endearing home, said a statement from MND. She spearheaded the development of Marina Bay, and championed the concept of place management for downtown areas such as Singapore River and Orchard Road. She also led in the development of new growth areas at Jurong Lake District, Kallang Riverside and Paya Lebar Central.
'Mrs Cheong's strong leadership will be invaluable to HDB as it continues to meet Singapore's future public housing needs,' said the ministry.
Mr Tay, CEO of HDB since 2006, spearheaded the Remaking Our Heartland (ROH) plans to revitalise and rejuvenate Singapore's public housing estates.
He enhanced HDB's sustainability and community engagement efforts. He also played a pivotal role in the implementation of major public housing policies, such as the Enhanced Additional Housing Grant and the Lease Buyback Scheme.
As Deputy Secretary (Development), he will oversee the Ministry's Housing, and Planning & Research Divisions, the Singapore-Tianjin Eco-city Project Office, as well as the Ministry's corporate functions.
In other key changes, Mr Ng Lang, currently CEO, National Parks Board (NParks), will take over the appointment of CEO of URA.
Mr Poon Hong Yuen, currently Director (Economic Programmes/International Relations of the Finance Ministry will be appointed CEO of NParks.
Mr Ng, CEO of NParks since 2006, has played a key role in implementing major green infrastructural programmes to achieve the 'City in a Garden' vision. This includes the development of new parks and park connector network, streetscape greenery masterplan, skyrise greenery, the expansion of the Singapore Botanic Gardens and the new Gardens by the Bay.
He also championed community outreach efforts to enhance public appreciation and participation in our greening and biodiversity conservation programmes. He is well placed to continue URA's vision to make Singapore a great place to live, work and play in.
As Director of Economic Programmes at MOF, Mr Poon oversees budget policies for economic programmes such as research, infrastructure and industry development. He worked with various ministries to provide effective and value-for-money funding. He oversaw the launch of the Job Credits Scheme, which helped companies cope with the economic downturn.
