Sophisticated Investor Profile: Phua Chian Kin

Mr Phua Chian Kin (CK Phua) has over 20 years of experience in the M & E engineering industry, starting his career with Danish multinational LK-NES (S.E.A.) Pte. Ltd., where he served as General Manager and was responsible for 3 of LK-NES’ subsidiaries. In 1993, he took over Trans Equatorial Engineering during a management buyout. Since then, the company has grown from strength to strength. However, it was not all a smooth ride. “There were times where I went into projects knowing full well that I didn’t have that much money and could not afford any failure or hick-ups. Conviction, energy and desire were all I had.”

He received the Public Service Medal in 2007 from the President of Singapore for his contributions to social services. In 2010, Mr. Phua won the Asia Pacific Most Outstanding Entrepreneurship Award. He is a keen sportsman who has completed 10 full marathons to-date.To find and follow other multi-faceted investors, download the Spiking app now.

Heading the Real Estate Giant

Mr. C K Phua has been the Group Chief Executive & Managing Director of TEE International since 2000. He is instrumental in spearheading the expansion and growth of TEE Group and is also responsible for TEE Group’s overall management, investment decisions, direction and policy decision-making. He is also the major shareholder of TEE International and the Chairman of the Executive Committee and a member of the Nominating Committee.

Mr. Phua has over 30 years of experience in the Engineering business, starting his career with Danish multi-national company LK-NES (SEA) Pte. Ltd. where he was later promoted to General Manager and Director. He joined Trans Equatorial Enterprises (SEA) Pte. Ltd. in 1991 and took over the company in 1993. Trans Equatorial together with its related companies was listed on SGX in 2001 as TEE International Limited.

In June 2013, its wholly-owned Real Estate subsidiary, TEE Land Private Limited now known as TEE Land Limited was listed on SGX. TEE’s associated companies, CMC Infocomm Limited and Chewathai Public Company Limited, were listed in August 2015 on SGX Catalist and April 2016 on Markets for Alternative Investments, Stock Exchange of Thailand respectively.

Mr. Phua in Action

Mr. Wiluan’s latest trading activities include buying 115,000 direct shares of Tee International Limited at SGD0.208 in late July. Mr. Wiluan has a portfolio worth SGD122.35 million which includes shares of Tee International Limited and Tee Land Limited.

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