Hong Kong’s premier property management company, Link Asset Management, has unveiled an interim leadership plan to prepare for the imminent departure of its Group CEO, George Hongchoy.
George Hongchoy, who also holds the position of Executive Director, has recently declared his intent to retire at the end of this year after a long service tenure of 16 years with the company.
In response, Link has secured John Saunders, the current Group Chief Investment Officer, for an executive director role on its board from the start of next year. Saunders will be joining forces with Kok-Siong Ng, the Executive Director and Group CFO, to form an interim leadership team. This collaborative effort will temporarily assume the responsibilities of the Group CEO.
The company’s chair, Duncan Owen, along with a newly constituted Chairs Committee, will be responsible for providing oversight, support, and independent counsel to the executive directors. Their role will be crucial in implementing strategic decisions and key initiatives during this transitional phase.
Owen highlighted the rationale behind this interim arrangement, stating that it will allow the retiring CEO to depart, while capitalizing on the strong and established leadership team that Link currently has. This will ensure smooth operations and continuity until a new Group CEO can assume the office.
Who is set to retire from Link Asset Management?
George Hongchoy, the Group CEO and Executive Director is set to retire on December 31.
Who will form the interim leadership team at Link?
John Saunders, the current Group Chief Investment Officer, and Kok-Siong Ng, the Executive Director and Group CFO, will form the interim leadership team.
What role will Duncan Owen and the Chairs Committee play during this transition?
Duncan Owen and the newly formed Chairs Committee at Link will be providing oversight, support, and independent guidance to the executive directors in their execution of strategy and key initiatives.
