The Straits Trading Company appoints Yeo Sock Koon as finance director

She has more than 20 years of working experience in the finance and accounting sectors.

The Straits Trading Company announced the appointment of Yeo Sock Koon as finance director.

Ms Yeo, 48, was responsible for the oversight of the financial and accounting functions of the company.

She has more than 20 years of working experience in the finance and accounting sectors. Prior to joining the company, she was the senior vice president for reporting and analytics centre of excellence in Sembcorp Industries, CFO in UMS Holdings and director for group accounting services in Neptune Orient Lines. She was actively involved in mergers and acquisitions, financial and management reporting, budgeting and forecasting, shared services setup, tax, treasury as well as corporate governance and risk-management matters, according to a report by The Straits Trading Company.

Within The Straits Trading Company Limited Group, she plays a pivotal role in working with senior management to develop, monitor and execute overall corporate strategy.