Change In Boardroom - Dato' Soam Heng Choon

BackJul 01, 2020
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

Qualifications

No
Qualifications
Major/Field of Study
Institute/University
Additional Information
1
Degree

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




Announcement Info

Company Name SIME DARBY PROPERTY BERHAD
Stock Name SIMEPROP
Date Announced 01 Jul 2020
Category Change in Boardroom
Reference Number C03-01072020-00024