SINGAPORE: SMRT’s interim CEO Tan Ek Kia said his successor, Mr Desmond Kuek Bak Chye who takes over from 1 October, will need to do more to restore public confidence and trust in the public transport operator.
"Desmond has a proven track record, in his leadership abilities and strategic management capabilities.
"There are quite a number of challenges facing SMRT, I’m sure with his background, he will be very well—equipped to take SMRT to the next level of higher performance.
"I am also very pleased that he does have the engineering background, which will enable him to understand also, quite a lot of the technical challenges in the train system facing the company," Mr Tan shared. Full story
