Singapore Technologies Engineering today announced leadership changes that will take effect on October 1.   Lim Serh Ghee, currently president of the ST’s Aerospace sector, will assume a new role as chief operating officer.

Lim’s responsibilities include driving operational and cost efficiencies across the group and promoting further integration of its business sectors.  He will also oversee IT, Procurement and Estate & Facilities Management functions, and remain as a member of the management committee.  He will step down as president of Aerospace sector upon assuming his new role.   Lim joined the ST’s Aerospace business in 1984 and had held various senior management appointments over the years.

Jeffrey Lam, currently deputy president of the Aerospace sector replaces Lim as president. Both positions report to the chief executive, Vincent Chong.   “Lim’s extensive operational experience and proven strategic mindset will be invaluable to the Group as he focuses on improving organisational effectiveness to enable sustainable growth.

Eleana Tan has decided to retire from her position as chief corporate officer, a role she took on in mid-2017 to oversee the Group’s newly set up corporate management services, and with functional responsibilities for IT, Procurement as well as Estate & Facilities Management.