Stanley Yeo Co-Founder
Group CEO

Mr. Yeo is the founder of ZACD and the co-founder of SLP International. He has been actively investing in and shaping the Industrial Property Development sector in Singapore for over 10 years. He has transacted over $1 billion in project sales alone.

Notable projects in which Stanley has been actively involved include Penjuru Tech Hub, which generated over 400% returns within 2 years. The Alexcier, which pioneered proximity of industrial property to the CBD and featured lifestyle elements, had its value double from launch to completion within 2 years. Northstar@AMK which was 90% sold within 10 months of launch, generated a return on equity of 1197%, a record in Singapore’s industrial property market.

Stanley is driven by a passion for helping the less fortunate. He is active in charitable causes and was recently awarded the Public Service Medal in 2015 by the President of Singapore for his contributions to society.

Kain Sim Co-Founder
Group Chairman

Ms. Sim is the co-founder of SLP International and Chairman of ZACD, Kain has been actively involved in the management and operations of the group since its inception.

Previously she helped to establish the International Projects Marketing team at HSR and then went on to serve as Associate Director at Colliers International, selling a wide range of residential, commercial, industrial and retail properties from Australia and the UK to Asian investors.

Kain established a solid track record in International Property Investments with over SGD 1 billion of sales closed within 5 years.

Inspired by the late Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew, she is now focused on growing the business regionally based on Singaporean values such as excellence and integrity.

Chen Siew Group CFO

Mr. Siew has close to 15 years of experience working across corporate finance, M&A, accounting and audit. Having started his professional career as a qualified Chartered Accountant in London, Chen has over the years worked for KPMG and AmInvestment Bank in Malaysia, Nomura Securities and Canaccord Genuity in Hong Kong.

His core technical expertise is corporate finance and accounting, and has strong experiences in executing complex corporate transactions and fundraisings serving both Asian and international clients.

Chen holds an MBA degree from the London Business School, UK and a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Financial Analysis from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK.

He is also an Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, UK, and a Chartered Accountant (C.A.(M)) with the Malaysian Institute of Accountants

Darren Chew Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Chew is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of ZACD Group Ltd. (ZACD). As the COO, he is responsible for charting the business strategies and leading the company operations across the group’s diverse business portfolios.

Mr. Chew is a natural leader with more than 12 years of management experience and 8 years of real estate expertise and knowledge.

Prior to joining ZACD, Mr. Chew was the Managing Director of SLP International Property Consultants Pte. Ltd. (SLP), where he led the real estate consultancy & agency business, and managed over 1,000 staff and sales associates in SLP group of companies across Asia Pacific.

Mr. Chew was awarded a government scholarship and started his career as a Naval Officer in the Singapore Armed Forces. He later left the civil service to join SLP. He achieved outstanding sales performances, and later excelled in various leadership roles.

Mr. Chew graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Real Estate (Honours). He is presently undertaking his Executive Masters of Business Administration at INSEAD.

Cyrus Wee Deputy Group CEO

Mr. Wee has over 20 years of management experience and over 13 years of real estate industry experience covering a broad spectrum across sales & marketing, project development and investment.

Mr. Wee started his real estate career in 2001 with Isshin Realty as a General Manager, specialising as a real estate operator and developer that maintains an inclusive and dynamic structure to provide high quality advices and services to clients worldwide.

Mr. Wee proceeded to join Surbana International Consultants Pte Ltd in 2007 as Vice President, where he was responsible for the growth and profitability of Company’s consultancy business. Mr Wee was then promoted to Senior Vice President, CEO’s Office in 2011 and as Deputy Managing Director, Singapore in 2014.

Prior to joining ZACD Group Ltd., Mr. Wee was with One Marina Property Services Pte Ltd as its Chief Executive Officer. He was responsible for the Company’s relevance to the business community such as the accomplishment of One Marina’s mission and vision and the accountability of One Marina to its diverse NTUC’s group. Mr. Wee would provide directions to the Board to enable the execution of its growth plans so as to ensure profitability of the business functions.

Mr. Wee obtained his Bachelor’s Degree of Engineering (Lower Honours in Electrical & Electronic) from the National University of Singapore in 1992.

Kong Chi Mo Independent Non-Executive Director

Mr. Kong has over 19 years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial management, corporate finance, investor relations, company secretarial affairs and corporate governance. Mr Kong currently holds various positions in companies listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange.

Prior to joining ZACD, Mr. Kong was the independent non-executive director of CAA Resources Limited (stock code: 02112), a company listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange, which is mainly engaging in mining, ore processing, sales of iron ore products and other commodities to steel manufacturers and/or their respective purchase agents in the PRC and other commodity trading companies, as well as investment holding, from April 2013 to August 2017. He was the executive director and chief financial officer of China Vanadium from October 2013 to May 2015 and from May 2008 to May 2015, respectively.

Mr. Kong obtained his bachelor’s degree in business administration from The Chinese University of Hong Kong in December 1997. Mr. Kong has been a fellow of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants since February 2008, a member of The Hong Kong Institute of Directors (‘‘HKIoD’’) since May 2010, a fellow of each of The Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries and The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators since February 2012, an ordinary member of Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute since October 2017 and a full member of Hong Kong Investor Relations Association since November 2017. Mr. Kong received silver, gold and bronze certificates of merit in continuing professional development in 2013, 2014 and 2015, respectively from the HKIoD.

Sim Mong Keang Independent Non-Executive Director

Nicholas Mak Executive Director & CIO

Mr. Mak has close to 20 years of working experience in the real estate industry and has held various positions, chiefly in the areas of research, consultancy, and business development.

He was previously the Head of the Research & Consultancy Department in Chesterton International and Knight Frank. He was also a lecturer in the real estate faculty of Ngee Ann Polytechnic.

Nicholas has provided real estate advisory services to major organizations such as the Singapore Government, real estate funds, developers, and financial institutions. In addition, his views and extensive commentaries are also often sought after and quoted by the media.

Nicholas has also spoken extensively at many seminars on various aspects of the real estate market. Nicholas graduated from the University of Technology, Sydney with a degree majoring in Economics and Finance. He has also attained the Master of Science in Real Estate from the National University of Singapore.

Han Xiang Feng Executive Director, Investment Management

Mr Han has more than 10 years of experience in real estate including investment, research and consultancy.

Prior to joining ZACD, he was an investment manager for Frasers Centrepoint Asset Management Ltd, the Manager of Frasers Centrepoint Trust (FCT), where he was a key member of the investment team and responsible for growing and enhancing FCT’s investment portfolio in Singapore and the region. While at Frasers, Mr Han was actively involved in the acquisitions of shopping malls and greenfield project for FCT and the sponsor with a total value of more than $1.7 billion.

Prior to Frasers, Mr Han was with Realm Capital, a real estate private equity firm, where he was responsible for sourcing, structuring and executing investment and development opportunities in Asia. He has also held investment and research positions at Jones Lang LaSalle and Knight Frank.

Mr Han holds a Bachelor of Science (Real Estate) (Hons) from the National University of Singapore.

Keith Wang Head of Relationship Management

Mr. Wang heads ZACD’s Fund Distribution unit and through his ten years of investment experience, has built an extensive network of SMEs and high net-worth individuals.

Prior to joining ZACD in July 2015, Mr. Wang worked in a Business Development role in a family office, Wang and Lee Investments which invests in industrial units and other private equity projects. He also runs his own business in wellness and fitness.

He graduated with a Degree in Business Management from Boston University with a dual concentration in International Management and Finance.

After graduating, Keith worked as an analyst in ST Asset Management, an Asian investment house under Temasek Holdings.

Kay Lim Director, Financial Services

Mr. Kay Lim is a seasoned banker with over 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. He started his banking career with Credit Suisse as Quantitative Equity Research Analyst, where he performed industry and company analysis using quantitative valuation model.

Kay then moved on to DNB Bank and held the position of Director, Corporate Finance, Head of Securities Research and was consistently ranked top 3 in the Bloomberg’s analyst ranking, which was voted by leading investment houses. He was also a top-ranked sell-side lead research analyst who specialises in the offshore oil services sector.

Prior to joining ZACD, Kay was with OCBC Mezzanine Capital Unit & Lion OCBC Capital Asia Fund as Senior Transactor, where he was involved in originating and the structuring of investments.

Kay is a graduate of the Singapore Management University, with a Bachelor of Business Management (Finance), and a Bachelor of Accountancy, graduating in both with Summa Cum Laude (Highest Distinction).

Mark Oh Director, Project Development

Mr Oh is a business development and project management leader with close to 20 years of experience. 

Mark started his career with JTC corporation where he participated in iconic projects like the One North Development and specialised in the petrol- chemical sector. He was appointed as Business Development Director, heading JTC’s office in Doha, Qatar. During this period, he started the Doha office and was instrumental in securing the Egypt Industrial City project funded by the Qatari government. In his 3 years in the Middle East, Mark has secured more than USD$20 million in consultancy projects. 

Prior to joining ZACD Group, Mark was with STB and started a joint venture company dealing in energy saving systems. Eventually, he has developed Singapore’s first Large Childcare Centre in Punggol which caters to 500 children.  

He also is a graduate from the National University of Singapore’s School of Building and Estate Management with an Honours degree in Real Estate. 

Chua Jin Ghee Director, POSH

Jin has over 12 years of experience in Facilities and Property Management. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in both Business Management and Business Finance/Economics from Anderson University. His experiences include the managing of industrial, SOHO, specializing in residential as well as commercial properties under Management Corporations. He has worked with developers, privately held as well as property funds. He oversees the ISO committee as well as conducts internal audits for the division and supervise the creation of operations SOP’s. He is also Bizsafe Certified.

Coming from a business background, Jin brings an objective and practical approach to property management. His past notable engagements includes The Orchard Residences, St. Regis Residences, Aspen Heights, The Minton, Delfi Orchard, Innovation Place, Anson House, Murray Terrace just to name a few.

Grace Chan Director, Acquisitions

Ms. Chan has 11 years sales and marketing experience with local residential projects. Previously with Knight Frank and Propnex, she has also marketed Commercial and Industrial space and has worked closely with Developers such as Keppel Land, CDL, Frasers Centrepoint, World Class Land and OUE.

Her expertise includes doing feasibility studies for land tenders, advising developers on the unit mix, theme, landscape, feasibility of each layout, and finishes and fittings. Planning, developing and executing marketing strategies and campaigns. Working with interior design firms to conceptualise and sales galleries and show flats.

She has also advised developers on their pricing strategies from setting base price, variants and launch prices, and adjustments post launch. During project sales, she has had oversight of the operation and administration of the entire sales process.

Darin Baur Managing Director, Financial Services

Mr. Baur brings over 18 years of experience in legal and corporate finance advisory. He is an experienced corporate finance and capital markets professional, with experience in both the United States and Asia. He was a Managing Director with Canaccord Genuity, a leading Canadian investment banking firm, and HSBC, one of the world’s largest banks, based in Hong Kong.

Prior to that, Darin was a Director at Citigroup, both in Hong Kong and the United States where he originated and executed a wide range of international investment banking transactions, participating at every level of coverage and execution teams. He has advised some of the largest corporations and financial investors on a variety of M&A and capital raising transactions, and worked with companies throughout Asia and the emerging markets.

Prior to investment banking, Darin was a corporate attorney with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, one of the world’s largest law firms. He has a B.A. from Albion College in the U.S., and a J.D. from the Harvard University Law School.

Debbie Lee Head, Human Resources

Ms. Lee is a graduate from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, majoring in Human Resources. With more than 8 years of experience in the HR function, 3 being in a managerial capacity, her forte lies in the HR development area today. Ms. Lee first started her career in the hospitality industry and further progressed into a HR role with a local organization and onwards to various people-centric MNCs. Her diverse experience in both customer service and HR makes her versatile in being a people orientated person.

Ms. Lee has had experience in implementing SAP SuccessFactors and Oracle in  organizations successfully and is well versed with various HR systems such as Timesoft and InfoPay. She brings along with her, strategic ideas for employee engagement and will be heavily involved in employee succession planning through learning & development initiatives within ZACD Group.

Ms. Lee is the HOD for the HR function in ZACD Group. She aims to execute HR as a business partner role to the Group’s entities and will strive to streamline HR processes and policies for the better of ZACD.

James Ong Head of Marketing

With more than 14 years’ experience in strategic marketing, public relations, events management, digital content marketing and exemplary written communication, James has held various leadership positions across a myriad of industries from finance, media, MICE, education to attractions.

Formerly the marketing director at Singapore Discovery Centre, James was charged with spearheading several initiatives in a year-long national campaign to celebrate NDP2017 and NS50. Prior to this, he was the head of marketing and communications at Ngee Ann-Adelaide Education Centre where he was instrumental in formulating and delivering strong marketing plans to aid in student recruitment and strategic brand positioning.

In his current role as the Head of Marketing, James endeavours to strengthen the Group’s marketing efforts and to etch a firm foothold of our presence worldwide.

James has earned a Master degree in Business Administration (MBA) with full distinctions from the University of Western Australia.

Patrick Chin Head of Legal & Compliance

Mr Chin brings to the Group his years of experience in the legal sector and has been tasked to oversee the Legal Department to ensure that it provides the necessary support to all other departments thus ensuring the continued smooth and efficient running of the Group as a whole.

He holds a double honours degree in Law and Political Science from the U.K.  He was admitted a Barrister-at-Law with honours and is a member of the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple in the U.K..  He thereafter went on to undertake his postgraduate studies in law after which he was called to the bar as an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore.  He has been practicing for more than 25 years before joining the Group.

He started his practice in commercial and banking and went on to litigation and has represented clients (corporate, individuals, local and foreign) at all levels of the Court hierarchy and has done so on many occasions in the Court of Appeal, Singapore’s highest appellate Court.