Singapore’s Real Estate Developers’ Association (Redas) has appointed a new management committee for a two-year term. During its Annual General Meeting on January 9, members unanimously re-elected Tan Swee Yiow, Chairman of Keppel Reit Management, as President, marking his second consecutive term in the role.
“I am truly honoured to be re-elected as President of Redas,” said Tan, who expressed his gratitude to members for the confidence and trust placed in him. He also noted that the new management committee comprises a broad representation of various sectors, scales and expertise within the industry.
Other key members of the new management committee include Immediate Past President Chia Ngiang Hong, Group General Manager of City Developments; First Vice President Kwee Ker Wei, Director of Pontiac Land Group; Second Vice President Marc Boey, Executive Director of Project Services at Far East Organization; Honorary Secretary Chong Hock Chang, Group Director of Projects and Marketing at Ho Bee Land; Honorary Treasurer Neo Soon Hup, COO of UOL Group; Honorary Assistant Secretary Chew Peet Mun, Managing Director of Investment and Development at CapitaLand Development Singapore; and Honorary Assistant Treasurer Tho Leong Chye, Managing Director of Allgreen Properties.
This election comes amidst Redas’ 65th anniversary celebration, where the association honoured Chia Ngiang Hong with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Chia, who has held various leadership positions within Redas, congratulated the new management committee and said Tan’s unanimous re-election reflects his exemplary leadership and the trust placed in him by the Redas community.
Meanwhile, Tan believes that the diversity of the 2025/2026 Redas management committee will enable the association to effectively drive initiatives with a meaningful impact on the broader built environment ecosystem. This includes addressing issues such as the implementation of the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework and the use of green premiums in the real estate industry. He also highlighted the need for more conducive land zoning to meet the projected demand for senior housing in Singapore.
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