Date of change | 01 Jul 2020 |
Name | DATO' SOAM HENG CHOON |
Age | 60 |
Gender | Male |
Nationality | Malaysia |
Designation | Non Executive Director |
Directorate | Independent and Non Executive |
Type of change | Appointment |
No |
Qualifications
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Major/Field of Study
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Institute/University
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Additional Information
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1 |
Degree
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Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering |
University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom |
First Class Honours |
Working experience and occupation |
Dato' Soam started his career in 1979 with the Ministry of Works and held position as an Executive Engineer from year 1983 to 1989. Subsequently, he joined Road Builder (M) Holdings Berhad Group from 1989 to 2003 and his last held position was as Executive Director. In year 2004, he was appointed as an Executive Director of RB Land Holdings Berhad (now known as IJM Land Berhad) to lead the whole property division in the Road Builder group. In year 2006, he assumed the position as Managing Director of IJM Land Berhad. Subsequently, he was redesignated as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of IJM Land Berhad in year 2010. In year 2015, Dato' Soam was appointed as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of IJM Corporation Berhad and aggressively expanded various divisions in the IJM Group. He retired from his position in year 2019. Dato' Soam is currently the President of Real Estate and Housing Developers Association (REDHA) Malaysia. He is an experienced business leader with extensive experience in construction and property development. |
Directorships in public companies and listed issuers (if any) |
Nil |
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuer |
Nil |
Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuer |
Nil |
Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiaries |
Nil |
Company Name | SIME DARBY PROPERTY BERHAD |
Stock Name | SIMEPROP |
Date Announced | 01 Jul 2020 |
Category | Change in Boardroom |
Reference Number | C03-01072020-00024 |