Ong Eng Keang steps down as SMRT group CFO

He decided to resign from the company to pursue philanthropic interests and business prospects.

SMRT announced the resignation of Ong Eng Keang as group chief financial officer effective 9 November 2014.

Mr Ong, 48, provides overall leadership to the finance function of SMRT Group and plays a key role in developing, monitoring and evaluating overall corporate strategy with the CEO and leaders of business units with emphasis on bottom line performance, working capital and enhancing shareholder value. He provides useful financial insights to help make better decisions about formulating and executing strategy. Major responsibilities include corporate governance, accounting, treasury, investments and financial reporting.

He was appointed to the post on 1 March 2014, according to an SMRT report.