Former STB chief executive takes over new role as Grab’s CEO advisor

Friday, September 21, 2018

Former Singapore Tourism Board (STB) chief executive Lionel Yeo has been roped in as Grab’s CEO adviser from Monday.

 
Mr. Yeo, 45, stepped down from the STB position on May 31 after six years with the tourism board.

 
Ride-hailing company Grab said that Mr. Yeo’s “involvement on several boards” and “experience from an illustrious career spanning 22 years in the public sector will add insight and value” to the company’s leadership team.

 
As a CEO adviser, Mr. Yeo will be working closely with Grab group chief executive Anthony Tan regarding planning and steering the organization to its next phase of growth.

 
During his six-year tenure with STB, Singapore secured several major sporting events, including the BNP Paribas Women’s Tennis Association Finals, the Singapore Rugby Sevens and football’s International Champions Cup.

 
He also spearheaded projects like Singapore: Inside Out, an international showcase of talents from multiple creative disciplines.

 
Mr. Yeo said about his new role: “I’ve always been a keen observer of Grab and am immensely proud of a home-grown company’s achievements and contributions to South-east Asia over the years. Grab is at an inflection point as it transforms from an on-demand transport solution to a super app, and I look forward to contributing as Grab embarks on its next phase of growth and creates more meaningful impact across South-east Asia.”

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