The Manager discharges its responsibility for the benefit of MIT and its unitholders (“Unitholders”), in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations as well as the trust deed constituting MIT (as amended) (the “Trust Deed”). To this end, the Manager sets the strategic direction of the Group and gives recommendations to DBS Trustee Limited, in its capacity as trustee of MIT, on the acquisition, divestment and enhancement of assets of the Group, in accordance with the stated investment mandate of MIT. The research, evaluation and analysis required for this purpose are coordinated and carried out by the Manager.

The Manager adopts the principle that the Board is collectively responsible for the long-term success of MIT and an effective Board for the Manager is one constituted with the right core competencies and diversity of experience, so that the collective wisdom of the Board can give guidance and provide insights as well as strategic thinking to the management team of the Manager (the “Management”).

The key roles of the Board are to:

  • guide the corporate strategy and direction of the Manager;
  • ensure that the Management discharges business leadership and demonstrates the highest quality of management with integrity and enterprise; and
  • oversee the proper conduct of the Manager.
Board MembersMembership
Mr Cheah Kim TeckNon-Executive Chairman and Director
Mr Andrew Chong Yang HsuehLead Independent Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Nominating and Remuneration Committee 
Mr Pok Soy YoongIndependent Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee
Ms Chan Chia LinIndependent Non-Executive Director and Member of the Nominating and Remuneration Committee
Mr Guy Daniel Harvey-SamuelIndependent Non-Executive Director and Member of the Audit and Risk Committee
Dr Andrew Lee Tong KinIndependent Non-Executive Director and Member of the Audit and Risk Committee
Mr William Toh Thiam SiewIndependent Non-Executive Director and Member of the Audit and Risk Committee
Ms Noorsurainah TengahIndependent Non-Executive Director
Mrs Eng-Kwok Seat MoeyIndependent Non-Executive Director
Mr Chua Tiow ChyeNon-Executive Director and Member of the Nominating and Remuneration Committee
Ms Wendy Koh Mui AiNon-Executive Director
Ms Ler LilyChief Executive Officer and Executive Director

To reinforce a culture of good business ethics and governance, the Manager has a Whistle-blowing Policy to encourage the reporting, in good faith, of any suspected misconduct or wrongdoing, including possible financial irregularities. Anonymous reporting is allowed, protecting the whistle-blowers from reprisals and detrimental or unfair treatment by, among others, ensuring that the identity of the whistle-blower is kept confidential. Any reporting concerning the Group or the Manager is notified to the Audit and Risk Committee Chairman of the Sponsor as well as the Audit and Risk Committee Chairman of the Manager for further investigation. The findings will then be reported to the Audit and Risk Committee of the Manager which is responsible for oversight and monitoring of the whistle-blowing reports received.

For queries or to make a report, please write to reporting@mapletree.com.sg.