SINGAPORE: Venture Corporation has appointed Wong Chee Kheong as its group CEO. Wong will effectively take on the role from Nov 1.
Wong joined the Venture Group in 2003 and has led several of the group’s businesses including product development and manufacturing to IT and global supply base management.
He was the group’s chief operating officer (COO) from January 2022 to May 2023 and became the CEO for its advanced manufacturing and design solutions business in June 2023.
At the same time, Venture’s CEO for technology products & solutions, Lee Ghai Keen, has resigned due to personal reasons. His last day will be on Oct 31. However, Lee will remain with the group “for a period of time” to facilitate a smooth transition.
“On behalf of the board, management and staff, I would like to express our deep appreciation to Ghai Keen for his invaluable contributions to the Group over the past years, and we wish him well,” says executive chairman Wong Ngit Liong.
“As Venture continues on our transformative journey and in developing innovative and differentiated capabilities in various technology domains, we are confident that Chee Kheong, with his substantial technical knowledge, close relationship with key customers and alignment with Venture’s values, will drive the continued success of the group,” he adds.
“I am honoured to have the opportunity to lead Venture in our next phase of growth. Together with my colleagues and the leadership team, we will continue to deliver the highest quality of service to our customers. I look forward to building on our strong foundation to maximise long-term value creation for all stakeholders,” says CEO Wong.
“I would like to thank the Executive Chairman Mr Wong Ngit Liong and the Board for their trust and confidence in me to be the new Group CEO and I look forward to the wise counsel of the Board in the next phase of the Venture journey into the future. I commit to give of my best to build the next level of excellence for the Venture Group.”
