APREA Singapore Chapter Appoints Board Members for New Term

Singapore, 1 September 2020 - Mr John Lim, Chairman, together with the Board of Directors of the Asia Pacific Real Estate Association (APREA), is pleased to announce that eight members have been elected to its Singapore Chapter Board.

• Esther An, City Developments Limited Chief Sustainability Officer
• Han Hwee Chin, GIC Real Estate Senior Vice President Real Estate
• Alan Miyasaki, Blackstone Senior Managing Director and Head of Asia Real Estate Investment
• Martin Siah, Bank of America Managing Director and Head of Asia Pacific Real Estate, Gaming & Leisure
• Milton Low, AEW Asia Director and Portfolio Manager of Asia Real Estate Securities
• Yeow Chee Keong, PwC Singapore Partner and Leader of Real Estate and Hospitality Practice
• Norman Ho, Rajah & Tann Senior Partner of Corporate Real Estate
• Andy Tan-Chyeguan, Fellow of Singapore Institute of Directors and Director & Advisor Tenacity Group & TrustCapital

APREA is a leading pan-Asia association for global investors, developers, fund managers and professionals in the real estate industry with eight regional chapters across Asia and headquarter in Singapore.

“The APREA Singapore Board is very delighted that these highly respected members who are champions of their respective companies will add to the breadth and depth to the diversity of the Singapore board in terms of gender, expertise, experience, culture and personality. I am particularly heartened that despite their busy schedules, they have come on board to serve and contribute their time and wealth of experience to further the mission and vision of APREA.”, said Mr Andy Tan-Chyeguan, Chairman of APREA Singapore Chapter and Nomination & Remuneration Committee.

Esther An is a passionate and active advocate for sustainability for over two decades and has been instrumental in establishing CDL’s leadership in sustainability and ESG best practices. She will provide excellent thought leadership in the fast-evolving arena of sustainability.

Han Hwee Chin brings with her a wealth of experience in undertaking property research and monitoring long-term trends of Asia-Pacific property markets at GIC, one of the leading sovereign wealth funds globally.

“With the weight of capital targeting real estate, the asset class will continue to be a growing portion of institutional investors’ portfolio. I am honored to be given the opportunity to contribute to the APREA Singapore Chapter board,” said Hwee Chin.

“The real estate industry has high impact on the planet and its people as well as the global economy. With the building and construction sector accounting for some 40% of global energy-related carbon emissions, the real estate industry plays a pivotal role in transitioning towards a low-carbon and sustainable future for all. I am glad to be part of APREA’s efforts to promote the adoption of sustainability amongst real estate investors and businesses and to work together to overcome the challenges caused by global climate and health crises,” said Esther. 

With more than 20 years of experience, Alan Miyasaki has been involved in a variety of real estate transactions in both the United States and Asia. Since 2007, he has played a key role in building Blackstone’s Real Estate business in Asia, one of the largest private equity players globally.

Martin Siah brings with him more than 20 years of leadership experience in the investment and commercial banking industry in Asia Pacific. Prior to joining Bank of America, Martin was Head of Greater China and Southeast Asia Commercial Real Estate and led the Commercial Real Estate Equity and Advisory franchise at Standard Chartered Bank.

Milton Low brings more than 20 years of investment management experience in Asian real estate equities market and is responsible for the construction of the Asia Pacific component of AEW’s global property securities portfolios.

“I am delighted to be given the opportunity to contribute and serve in the APREA Singapore Chapter board for the second term. I am looking forward to the active exchange of views and insights with other industry experts to enhance Singapore’s position as a leading real estate investment destination in Asia,” said Martin.

“I am honored to be appointed to the board of the Singapore Chapter for the new term. I have enjoyed working together with the APREA team, led by Sigrid Zialcita, and the exchange of ideas with fellow board members who are experts in their respective fields in real estate in the previous term. I look forward to serving and contributing in the next 3 years to further APREA’s vision,” said Milton.

Yeow Chee Keong has more than 27 years of experience with PwC and currently heads the Real Estate and Hospitality Industry Practice in Singapore. He is involved in providing assurance, tax, deals and advisory solutions for real estate stakeholders in Asia Pacific.

Norman Ho brings with him more than 36 years of active legal practice and has advised on a wide spectrum of property-related transactions. He regularly advises property developers, investment funds, statutory boards, property consultants, investors, financial institutions, and purchasers in corporate real estate matters.

“Real estate will continue to be an attractive and evolving asset class for investment. Together with APREA, we will continue to promote our members' interest in understanding the future of real estate, the key trends and related opportunities in Asia Pacific.” said Chee Keong.

“The COVID pandemic, as well as slowing economies worldwide, is cause for consolidation and reflection.  APREA can play an important role by working hand in hand with the government through acting as an intermediary to balance the interest of our Members and engaging the government in policy discussions, conducting industry research and initiating corporate citizen programs.” said Norman.

“APREA works closely with various governments, institutional investors and professionals to deepen and improve the rules for doing business in existing and emerging markets, which translates into greater real estate investment opportunities. On many different fronts, it seeks to promote real estate as a preferred asset class and represents its relentless commitment to the Asia Pacific’s real estate industry with an emphasis on advocacy, investment, continuous improvement, innovation, and high-quality member service. The recent opening of the India and China REIT market are the result of its advocacy work over the years.”, added Mr Andy Tan-Chyeguan.

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About APREA

APREA (Asia Pacific Real Estate Association) is a leading pan-Asian association made up of investors, investment and asset managers, developers, REITs, pension, insurance and sovereign wealth funds, family office platforms, and respected service providers. APREA’s focus is cross-border real estate investment, and promotion of real estate as a preferred investment asset class across Asia Pacific and beyond.

APREA represents its relentless commitment to the Asia Pacific’s real estate industry with an emphasis on advocacy, investment, continuous improvement, innovation, and high-quality member service. APREA as the regional real estate association across the Asia Pacific region covers eight main chapters: Australia, Singapore, China, India, Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

APREA works closely with the regulators in different countries across the Asia Pacific region to improve the fundamental rules of the real estate industry, in order to develop a business-friendly environment for its members.

APREA provides insightful and rigorous research to its members; each APREA member has access to regular research reports and publications, as well as curated news.

APREA’s members collectively own and manage US$ 5 trillion of assets.

For further information, visit http://www.aprea.asia/