Richard Eu is Group Chairman of Eu Yan Sang International Ltd (EYSI), an appointment he has held since 1st October 2017. He is the fourth generation of a business that was founded in 1879.

As the steward of the EYSI Group, Richard leads the board in providing governance oversight, deliberating the Group’s strategic choices and providing independent counsel and advice to the Group CEO.

Prior to this appointment, Richard served as the Group CEO of EYSI from 2002 until becoming Group Chairman. Richard has been instrumental in transforming EYSI into one of Asia’s largest Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) groups today. Under his leadership since 1989, the Group has successfully established itself in the broader market of natural wellness and has introduced TCM to new consumers with products and services to meet the needs of a modern lifestyle.

Richard was named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2011 (Singapore) and represented Singapore at the Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur of The Year 2012 award in Monte Carlo, Monaco. He was also recognised as the CEO of the year by the Singapore Corporate Awards 2010, for SGX-listed companies with a market capitalisation of under S$300 million. In 2016, he was lauded as the Brand Leader of the Year by InfluentialBrands.

Prior to joining Eu Yan Sang, Richard, who holds a Bachelor of Law degree from the University of London, UK, worked in merchant banking, investment management, stock broking, computer distribution, and venture capital.

Apart from sitting on the boards of private sector companies, Richard actively participates in community projects and non-profit organisations. Richard was conferred the Public Service Medal (PBM) at the Singapore National Day Awards 2020.

Ms Kwek is currently the Head of Sustainability and Corporate Affairs of HLA where she oversees the Group’s strategic direction in its management of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, sustainability reporting framework and corporate communication. Her past experience included business development, marketing and communications and investment.

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Ms Kwek holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree, majoring in Marketing and Finance from University of Melbourne as well as a Masters in Hospitality Management from Les Roches International School of Hotel Management, Switzerland. She has also been awarded certifications of completion for Business Sustainability Management and Supply Chain Management from the University of Cambridge.

Using the vast experience of over 25 years advising business leaders across Asia on their top talent acquisition challenges, Mr. Soh strives to quickly build high-performing management teams capable of establishing and strengthening their organisation’s presence in the region. A recognised authority on prevailing leadership issues in Asia-based companies today, Mr. Soh also specialises in cross–border appointments, having successfully placed Chief Executives and other senior leaders in ASEAN, Greater China and Japan.

During his executive search career which began in early 1998 with A.T. Kearney, Mr. Soh has carved a niche by assessing and identifying seasoned professionals across various functions. This versatility makes him well qualified to look beyond the parameters of a traditional job spec and source high performing individuals from different geographies, industries, or functions to fill critical leadership roles.

Prior to joining Korn Ferry, Mr. Soh spent 10 years running his own regional retained search practice, and he had held similar responsibilities at other leading global executive search firms.

Mr. Soh holds a Master in Human Capital Management from Singapore University of Social Science, Bachelor of Business in Business Administration from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, and an Executive Diploma in Directorship from Singapore Management University. Mr. Soh has also completed the Listed Entity Directors Programme, and he is an Accredited Board Director and an Ordinary Member (MSID) of the Singapore Institute of Directors.

Outside of work, Mr. Soh is also an active volunteer and is especially passionate about helping the less privileged and protecting the environment. Having lived and worked in Singapore, China, Hong Kong and Japan, Mr. Soh is fluent in English and Mandarin.

Mr Goh Yeow Lian was appointed as our Executive Chairman and Managing Director on 3 September 2007 and he is one of the founders of our Group. He has played a pivotal role in the growth and development of our Group and is responsible in the formulation of our Group’s strategic directions and expansion plans, as well as managing our Group’s overall business development. He graduated with a Diploma in Building from Singapore Polytechnic.