Mr Chan heads the investment and asset management functions of the Managers, and oversees CLAS’ investments, divestments, portfolio management and asset enhancements. He has about two decades of relevant experience, and has assumed various leadership positions in investment, asset management and capital markets. Mr Chan has been instrumental in CLAS’ strategic pivot towards longer-stay accommodation which includes rental housing and student accommodation. In January 2021, he led the expansion of CLAS’ investment mandate to include student accommodation properties and subsequently executed a string of acquisitions, building a diversified and quality portfolio of nine student accommodation properties to date. Prior to joining the Managers, Mr Chan held various leadership positions within the CapitaLand Group. He was Vice President, Business Development for CapitaLand Retail, successfully launching its commercial management business for APAC ex China. He was also with CapitaLand’s Retail Division for eight years, during which he headed the investment functions of both CapitaLand Mall Trust and CapitaLand Malaysia Mall Trust. In those roles, he was the investment and asset manager responsible for various large-scale asset enhancement initiatives including the redeveloped Funan mixed-use development, Queensbay Mall repositioning, and the relaunch of SingPost Centre. Mr Chan holds a Master of Business and a Bachelor of Accountancy from the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst® and Member of the CFA Institute. Ms Wong heads the investor relations and sustainability functions of the Managers. She is responsible for providing strategic counsel to senior management and facilitating timely and effective communication with the investment community. In addition, she drives the sustainability efforts for CLAS, and is instrumental in elevating CLAS’ commitment towards ESG and achieving its sustainability ambitions. Ms Wong brings with her over 10 years of relevant experience. Prior to joining the Managers, Ms Wong assumed positions in the manager of Far East Hospitality Trust, where she was instrumental in the investor relations, asset management and compliance of the trust, and Financial PR Pte. Ltd., where she provided investor relations counsel to Singaporelisted companies in the real estate, construction and technology sectors. Ms Wong also held positions in wealth management and financial advisory. Ms Wong obtained her Bachelor of Business Management from the Singapore Management University, with majors in Finance (Wealth Management) and Marketing. Ms Wong also obtained the International Certificate in Investor Relations from the Investor Relations Society of UK and Advanced Certificate in Sustainability & Sustainable Businesses from the Singapore Management University. CHAN KIN LEONG GERRY Managing Director, REIT Investments WONG XIAO FEN, DENISE Head, Investor Relations and Sustainability ANNUAL REPORT 2023 19 Overview Leadership Portfolio & Performance Sustainability & Governance Financial Statements and Other Information
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