Philip Yeo Liat Kok, the non-independent and non-executive director of City Developments, has announced his resignation from his role. After 16 years of dedicated service, Yeo will officially step down from the board on July 31.
A former top civil servant, Yeo was first appointed to the board in May 2009. During his tenure, he was a key member of the board and was known for his support of executive chairman Kwek Leng Beng during the board’s recent disputes.
In a filing to the stock exchange, CDL expressed their gratitude for Yeo’s valuable contributions and 16 years of distinguished service as a director. This news comes on the heels of CDL’s announcement of an off-market purchase of preference shares, offering 78 cents apiece.
After almost a decade and a half of service, Yeo’s departure marks the end of an era at CDL. His contributions to the company will not be forgotten, and his presence will be sorely missed by the board and management.
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