Board of Directors

Mr. How Meng Hock has served as our Executive Director, Chairman of the Board since March 2024 and Chief Executive Officer since 2014. He is responsible for the overall business management of our Group. With over three decades of experience in Singapore’s oil and gas drilling and production industries, Mr. How began his career with Vetco Gray, which later became part of GE Oil and Gas. He spent 21 years working there, working in Operations (Manufacturing & Supply Chain), Project Management and Commercial Management from April 1990 to September 2011. He also had a brief tenure with Cameron International, which is presently part of Schlumberger (SLB), from October 2011 to August 2012. In 2012, he joined Sumitomo Corporation as a Corporate Officer and was appointed CEO of OMS by Sumitomo in April 2014. Mr. How has been with our organization since then and successfully executed a Management Buy-Out of OMS in June 2023. Mr. How holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of London.
 

Mr. Ng Tse Meng has served as a Non-Executive Director of our Company since May 2024. He has served as Chairman and CEO of RF Acquisition Corp (Ticker Symbol: RFAC), a NASDAQ-listed special purpose acquisition company since January 2021, where he is responsible for evaluating opportunities to merge with or acquire other businesses. Mr. Ng has also served as Chairman of Ruifeng Wealth Management Pte Ltd since February 2019, specializing in providing wealth management services to high-net-worth individuals and families.

Previously, as Managing Director at CA Indosuez from August 2014 to January 2019, Mr. Ng led a team focused on the China market, overseeing 4 bankers and achieving recognition as a top producer in terms of Net New Assets (NNA) in 2016. During his tenure as Managing Director (North Asia, China) at Pictet & Cie from 2013 to 2014, he provided wealth management services to Chinese Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNWIs), family offices, and external asset managers. At BSI Private Bank from 2011 to 2012, serving as Managing Director - North Asia, China, he was awarded “Outstanding Young Private Banker 2011” by Private Banker International. In this role, Mr. Ng catered to UHNWIs, family offices, and external asset managers, managing a larger team of 11 staff, further solidifying his reputation in the industry.

Earlier in his career at Merrill Lynch International Bank from 2004 to July 2006, Mr. Ng served as Director of Investment (China). He was responsible for developing the Chinese High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) market and promoting Chinese IPO listings on the Singapore and Hong Kong Stock Exchanges. His extensive networking efforts extended to business associations, intermediaries, and governmental bodies in both China and Singapore, covering major cities in China.

Mr. Ng holds a bachelor’s degree in business studies with Honors from Nanyang Technological University, along with various financial certifications, including Client Advisor Competency Standards (CACS), Capital Markets and Financial Advisory Services (CMFAS), and a Certified Life Insurance (CLI) certificate.

Mr. Chung Yew Pong has served as our Independent Director since May 2025. Mr. Chung currently serves as the Executive Director at True Vine Capital Partners Pte Ltd, a venture capital fund manager in Singapore. Since March 2019, he has also served as an Independent Director for Sim Leisure Group Limited, a theme park developer on the Singapore Stock Exchange (Ticker Symbol: URR), holding key position within the company.

As a Director at Cadence Venture Capital Sdn Bhd from January 2020 to December 2021, Mr. Chung was responsible for achieving full registration as a venture capital management corporation, identifying fintech investment opportunities, and establishing collaborations within the VC ecosystem. 

During his tenure as CEO of Incitable Digital Asia Sdn Bhd from June 2017 to December 2019, Mr. Chung was responsible for identifying fintech investment opportunities, incubating fintech companies, and providing consulting services. He also held a concurrent position as Executive Director at Mruncit Commerce Sdn Bhd from January 2018 to December 2018, where he improved internal controls and facilitated strategic investments while supervising the accounting, finance and human resources departments.

Mr. Chung holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce with a major in accounting and achieved 1st class Honors in Banking and Finance from Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. Mr. Chung is also an Independent Director on the board of CPA Australia Ltd since October 2022 and presently serves on the Audit, Risk and Compliance committee.

Datuk Loo Took Gee has served as our Independent Director since May 2025. Datuk Loo currently serves on the boards of two publicly traded companies on Bursa Malaysia: YTL Power International Berhad (Ticker Symbol: YTLPOWR) since December 2018 and Hartalega Holdings Berhad (Ticker Symbol: HARTA) since November 2019. Datuk Loo currently serves as the Commission member for the National Water Services Commission of Malaysia.

Previously, Datuk Loo was appointed Secretary-General of the Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water, Malaysia, serving from August 1, 2010 until her retirement from public service on August 4, 2016. She was subsequently appointed as the Advisor to the Minister of the same Ministry on a one-year contract from September 1, 2016, to September 30, 2017. During her 38-year tenure with the Federal Government of Malaysia, she held various roles in policy formulation, human resources, financial management, and infrastructure privatization.

Datuk Loo’s key achievements include formulating and implementing the Gas Subsidy Rationalization Scheme for the power sector, designing tariffs for the power sector, and formulating renewable energy and green technology policies. While serving as the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water, she held various leadership roles, including Chairman of MyPower Corporation, which focuses on power sector reform, and was a Board Member for several government agencies and corporations.

Datuk Loo holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) degree from the University of Malaya, a postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration from the National Institute of Public Administration, and a Master’s degree in Policy Science from Saitama University.

Ms. Esther Teh Oun Pheng has served as our Independent Director since May 2025. Ms. Esther Teh currently serves as the Vice President and Group Head of Internal Audit & Compliance at Silverlake Axis, a fintech company listed on the Singapore Exchange (Ticker Symbol: 5CP) since February 2021. Her achievements include introducing new audit areas beyond traditional financial cycles relevant to the company’s operating environment, developing a yearly audit plan and assessing risks to determine the scope of auditable areas, including compliance with laws & regulations. She also implemented internal audit policies and procedures.

As the head of Risk Management & Assurance for Group Digital within Petronas from February 2017 to January 2021, Ms. Esther Teh managed statutory and GIA audits, resulting in minimal findings, timely completion of corrective actions, and regular reporting to management and Board of Directors. She also conducted Business Impact Analyses and developed Business Continuity Plans for an expanded organization.

Ms. Esther Teh obtained a bachelor’s degree (Honors) in Business Studies from the University of Sheffield in 2000. She is a member of the Chartered Accountants in Ireland and is a Certified Fraud Examiner.