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Board of directors

Female board directorships on the rise, but more focus needed to raise diversity, council says

The proportion of women board chairs among the Top 100 SGX primary-listed companies rose to 10 per cent in 2025 from 8 per cent the previous year.
The proportion of women board chairs among the Top 100 SGX primary-listed companies rose to 10 per cent in 2025 from 8 per cent the previous year.

Sam Goi-backed hospitality and property group renews leadership as losses continue

The Singapore-listed hospitality and property group led by billionaire Sam Goi is undergoing a leadership transition after three consecutive years of pre-tax losses.
The Singapore-listed hospitality and property group led by billionaire Sam Goi is undergoing a leadership transition after three consecutive years of pre-tax losses.

CDL hotel unit sees board reshuffle with two new directors, four exits

The hotel subsidiary of CDL says the new appointments will further strengthen the board's commercial and strategic capabilities.
The hotel subsidiary of CDL says the new appointments will further strengthen the board's commercial and strategic capabilities.

Three directors quit CDL hotel unit: Who are they?

Their resignations come about a year after they were appointed in the midst of the family feud in 2025.
Their resignations come about a year after they were appointed in the midst of the family feud in 2025.

Directors quit CDL hotel unit linked to billionaire Kwek family feud

City Developments said in an April 22 filing that Ms Jennifer Duong Young, Mr Daniel Desbaillets and Ms Wong Ai Ai resigned.
City Developments said in an April 22 filing that Ms Jennifer Duong Young, Mr Daniel Desbaillets and Ms Wong Ai Ai resigned.

Shareholder questions S’pore construction firm OKP’s large cash pile, board defends strategy

OKP Holdings says strong cash reserves are needed to support projects and manage risks in construction.
OKP Holdings says strong cash reserves are needed to support projects and manage risks in construction.

Wilmar shareholder questions board’s performance after costly legal woes

The minority investor questioned whether Wilmar's board  has the independence to safeguard shareholder interests.
The minority investor questioned whether Wilmar's board  has the independence to safeguard shareholder interests.

BookTalk

Speak Good English Movement chairman Jason Leow embraces audiobooks for convenience

Mr Jason Leow shows his library on the Libby app, where he accesses most of his audiobooks and e-books.
Mr Jason Leow shows his library on the Libby app, where he accesses most of his audiobooks and e-books.

MAS eyes changes to corporate governance code on boards’ roles in value creation, investor engagement

MAS managing director Chia Der Jiun said it will closely track the progress and outcomes of the “Value Unlock” programme and gather feedback.
MAS managing director Chia Der Jiun said it will closely track the progress and outcomes of the “Value Unlock” programme and gather feedback.

Singapore Institute of Directors names ex-Ogilvy president as CEO starting May

The Singapore Institute of Directors outgoing CEO Terence Quek with CEO-designate Emily Poon who will take over the post on May 1.  Credit: Singapore Institute of Directors
The Singapore Institute of Directors outgoing CEO Terence Quek with CEO-designate Emily Poon who will take over the post on May 1.  Credit: Singapore Institute of Directors

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