SENIOR
MANAGEMENT
MANAGEMENT
left to right: Karen Kooi, Patrick Michael Scodeller
left to right: Poopalasingam Subramaniam, Lee Kok Chew
left to right: Terence Teo Hoon Beng, Gan Peck Yeow, Lim Sock Leng
left to right: Chua Swee Kiat, Chan Weng Keong, Lina Lee
KAREN KOOI LEE WAH
ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Ms. Kooi joined M1 as Chief Financial Officer
in August 1995. She was a key member of
the senior management team responsible for
the planning, development and launch of M1’s
commercial operations. Prior to joining M1, Ms.
Kooi held various senior financial positions with
large public listed companies, namely Singapore
Press Holdings Limited, City Developments
Limited and Hai Sun Hup Group Limited. She
has over 20 years of experience in finance,
covering treasury management, acquisition,
business analysis, risk management, tax
planning and credit control.
Ms. Kooi is a Fellow of the Chartered Association
of Certified Accountants (United Kingdom)
and holds a Master of Business Administration
degree in Investment and Finance (Distinction)
from the University of Hull in the United Kingdom.
In addition to her duties as the Chief Financial
Officer, Ms. Kooi is also the Acting Chief
Executive Officer of M1 with effect from
1 February 2009.
PATRICK MICHAEL SCODELLER
CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER
Mr. Scodeller joined M1 in 1995. He is
responsible for the planning, operations and
maintenance of the cellular and international
networks. He was a key member of the senior
management team that planned, built and
launched M1’s networks from inception.
He has over 28 years of experience in
the telecommunications industry, including
various positions held with Cable and Wireless
plc in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong (with
Hong Kong Telecom CSL Limited) and Malaysia.
Mr. Scodeller is an Incorporated Engineer and
a member of the Institution of Engineering and
Technology. He holds a National Diploma in
Telecommunications from Telkom College,
Republic of South Africa.
LINA LEE
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
Ms. Lee joined M1 in 1996. She is responsible
for the development and operation of M1’s
information technology infrastructure and
business systems, including systems that
support billing, customer care, call centers,
marketing and enterprise resource planning.
Ms. Lee was a member of the senior
management team responsible for the planning,
development and launch of M1’s commercial
operations. Prior to joining M1, she worked
for Singapore Telecommunications Limited
between 1975 and 1995. Ms. Lee has over 25
years of experience in information technology.
She holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
(Honours) degree from the University of Malaya
and a Master of Science degree in Industrial
Engineering from the University of Singapore.
POOPALASINGAM SUBRAMANIAM
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
Mr. Subramaniam joined M1 in 1999. He has
over 20 years of local and regional sales and
marketing experience in telecommunications,
media and fast moving consumer goods. He
began his career at the Telecommunications
Authority of Singapore and worked at New
Zealand Milk Products (S) Pte Ltd and Singapore
Press Holdings Limited before joining M1. Mr.
Subramaniam holds a Bachelor of Business
Administration (Honours) degree from the
National University of Singapore and a Bachelor
of Law (Honours) degree from the University
of London.
TERENCE TEO HOON BENG
DIRECTOR, CUSTOMER SERVICE
Mr. Teo joined M1 in March 1998. He has more
than 20 years of experience in service and
operations management. Prior to joining M1, he
was the Vice-President of Operations at Citibank
(1993 – 1998), Card Operations Manager at
Standard Chartered Bank (1989 – 1992) and
Customer Service Manager at American Express
International Inc (1981 – 1988). Mr. Teo holds a
Bachelor of Business Administration degree from
the University of Singapore.
ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Ms. Kooi joined M1 as Chief Financial Officer
in August 1995. She was a key member of
the senior management team responsible for
the planning, development and launch of M1’s
commercial operations. Prior to joining M1, Ms.
Kooi held various senior financial positions with
large public listed companies, namely Singapore
Press Holdings Limited, City Developments
Limited and Hai Sun Hup Group Limited. She
has over 20 years of experience in finance,
covering treasury management, acquisition,
business analysis, risk management, tax
planning and credit control.
Ms. Kooi is a Fellow of the Chartered Association
of Certified Accountants (United Kingdom)
and holds a Master of Business Administration
degree in Investment and Finance (Distinction)
from the University of Hull in the United Kingdom.
In addition to her duties as the Chief Financial
Officer, Ms. Kooi is also the Acting Chief
Executive Officer of M1 with effect from
1 February 2009.
PATRICK MICHAEL SCODELLER
CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER
Mr. Scodeller joined M1 in 1995. He is
responsible for the planning, operations and
maintenance of the cellular and international
networks. He was a key member of the senior
management team that planned, built and
launched M1’s networks from inception.
He has over 28 years of experience in
the telecommunications industry, including
various positions held with Cable and Wireless
plc in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong (with
Hong Kong Telecom CSL Limited) and Malaysia.
Mr. Scodeller is an Incorporated Engineer and
a member of the Institution of Engineering and
Technology. He holds a National Diploma in
Telecommunications from Telkom College,
Republic of South Africa.
LINA LEE
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
Ms. Lee joined M1 in 1996. She is responsible
for the development and operation of M1’s
information technology infrastructure and
business systems, including systems that
support billing, customer care, call centers,
marketing and enterprise resource planning.
Ms. Lee was a member of the senior
management team responsible for the planning,
development and launch of M1’s commercial
operations. Prior to joining M1, she worked
for Singapore Telecommunications Limited
between 1975 and 1995. Ms. Lee has over 25
years of experience in information technology.
She holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
(Honours) degree from the University of Malaya
and a Master of Science degree in Industrial
Engineering from the University of Singapore.
POOPALASINGAM SUBRAMANIAM
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
Mr. Subramaniam joined M1 in 1999. He has
over 20 years of local and regional sales and
marketing experience in telecommunications,
media and fast moving consumer goods. He
began his career at the Telecommunications
Authority of Singapore and worked at New
Zealand Milk Products (S) Pte Ltd and Singapore
Press Holdings Limited before joining M1. Mr.
Subramaniam holds a Bachelor of Business
Administration (Honours) degree from the
National University of Singapore and a Bachelor
of Law (Honours) degree from the University
of London.
TERENCE TEO HOON BENG
DIRECTOR, CUSTOMER SERVICE
Mr. Teo joined M1 in March 1998. He has more
than 20 years of experience in service and
operations management. Prior to joining M1, he
was the Vice-President of Operations at Citibank
(1993 – 1998), Card Operations Manager at
Standard Chartered Bank (1989 – 1992) and
Customer Service Manager at American Express
International Inc (1981 – 1988). Mr. Teo holds a
Bachelor of Business Administration degree from
the University of Singapore.
LEE KOK CHEW
DIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
& STRATEGIC PLANNING
Mr. Lee joined M1 in August 2007. Mr. Lee
was with Singapore Press Holdings Limited for
14 years and held various positions in Sales,
Finance and Operations. His last appointment
prior to joining M1 was Chief Operating Officer
of SPH Magazines Pte Ltd. Mr. Lee holds a
Master of Business Administration degree and a
Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree from the
National University of Singapore.
LIM SOCK LENG
DIRECTOR, CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT
Ms. Lim joined M1 in October 1995. Prior to
joining M1, she was with the Administrative Service of the Singapore Civil Service, involved in policy making, financial control and planning, and has held positions in various Ministries including the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Communications. Ms. Lim holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree from the University of Tasmania, Australia.
GAN PECK YEOW
DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES
Ms. Gan joined M1 in November 1995 and was
appointed Director, Human Resource in October
2008. Prior to joining M1, she was with the
Human Resource Department of SingTel Mobile,
a subsidiary of the SingTel Group, Singapore
Telecommunications Limited and the Singapore
Bus Service. Ms. Gan holds a Bachelor of Arts
(Honours) degree from the National University
of Singapore and a Master of Business
Administration degree from the University of
Warwick, United Kingdom. She has also a postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource from the Singapore Institute of Management.
CHUA SWEE KIAT
GENERAL MANAGER,
CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Chua joined M1 in September 1997. Prior to
joining M1, he spent two years as the Managing
Partner of a franchised business. Between
1984 and 1995, he held various corporate
and marketing communications positions with
Shell Eastern Petroleum, including Marketing
Communications Manager and Head of Media
and Information Services. Mr. Chua holds a
Masters degree in Public Relations from the
University of Stirling, United Kingdom.
CHAN WENG KEONG
GENERAL MANAGER, MANAGEMENT
ASSURANCE SERVICES
Mr. Chan joined M1 in 2006. He has over 15
years’ work experience with Ernst & Young
Chartered Accountants, Morgan Guaranty
Trust of New York, Standard Chartered Bank,
The Singapore Exchange and Overseas
Chinese Banking Corporation. Based in
London, Singapore and Japan, he held
various international and local roles with these
organisations covering areas such as back
office regionalisation, operational reviews,
systems consultancy, business solution design
and methodology development, investigations,
external and internal audits. He has also
performed reviews on behalf of the Bank of
England and The National Audit Office in the
United Kingdom.
Mr. Chan has a Masters degree in Systems
Analysis and Design from The City University
(United Kingdom), together with a Bachelor
of Arts degree (Honours) in Accounting and
Finance from the Middlesex Polytechnic (United
Kingdom). He is also a Fellow Chartered Certified
Accountant (United Kingdom).
DIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
& STRATEGIC PLANNING
Mr. Lee joined M1 in August 2007. Mr. Lee
was with Singapore Press Holdings Limited for
14 years and held various positions in Sales,
Finance and Operations. His last appointment
prior to joining M1 was Chief Operating Officer
of SPH Magazines Pte Ltd. Mr. Lee holds a
Master of Business Administration degree and a
Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree from the
National University of Singapore.
LIM SOCK LENG
DIRECTOR, CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT
Ms. Lim joined M1 in October 1995. Prior to
joining M1, she was with the Administrative Service of the Singapore Civil Service, involved in policy making, financial control and planning, and has held positions in various Ministries including the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Communications. Ms. Lim holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree from the University of Tasmania, Australia.
GAN PECK YEOW
DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES
Ms. Gan joined M1 in November 1995 and was
appointed Director, Human Resource in October
2008. Prior to joining M1, she was with the
Human Resource Department of SingTel Mobile,
a subsidiary of the SingTel Group, Singapore
Telecommunications Limited and the Singapore
Bus Service. Ms. Gan holds a Bachelor of Arts
(Honours) degree from the National University
of Singapore and a Master of Business
Administration degree from the University of
Warwick, United Kingdom. She has also a postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource from the Singapore Institute of Management.
CHUA SWEE KIAT
GENERAL MANAGER,
CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Chua joined M1 in September 1997. Prior to
joining M1, he spent two years as the Managing
Partner of a franchised business. Between
1984 and 1995, he held various corporate
and marketing communications positions with
Shell Eastern Petroleum, including Marketing
Communications Manager and Head of Media
and Information Services. Mr. Chua holds a
Masters degree in Public Relations from the
University of Stirling, United Kingdom.
CHAN WENG KEONG
GENERAL MANAGER, MANAGEMENT
ASSURANCE SERVICES
Mr. Chan joined M1 in 2006. He has over 15
years’ work experience with Ernst & Young
Chartered Accountants, Morgan Guaranty
Trust of New York, Standard Chartered Bank,
The Singapore Exchange and Overseas
Chinese Banking Corporation. Based in
London, Singapore and Japan, he held
various international and local roles with these
organisations covering areas such as back
office regionalisation, operational reviews,
systems consultancy, business solution design
and methodology development, investigations,
external and internal audits. He has also
performed reviews on behalf of the Bank of
England and The National Audit Office in the
United Kingdom.
Mr. Chan has a Masters degree in Systems
Analysis and Design from The City University
(United Kingdom), together with a Bachelor
of Arts degree (Honours) in Accounting and
Finance from the Middlesex Polytechnic (United
Kingdom). He is also a Fellow Chartered Certified
Accountant (United Kingdom).