Communications and network solutions provider Nera Telecommunications has appointed Chong Hoi Ming as CEO and executive director.
As part of his role – which kicked off on Feb 7 – Chong will lead the group by charting its next phase of growth in systems integration and technology-related areas.
A veteran in the IT industry, Chong brings with him over 26 years of experience in corporate leadership including change and general management.
He is also experienced in senior management roles such as handling specialist IT infrastructure solutions, applications and services in international, multi-cultural environments.
Chong succeeds Beck Tong Hong who is stepping down to pursue personal interests and other opportunities.
“I am honoured to be given the opportunity by the Board to lead NeraTel in its next phase of growth,” Chong says in a regulatory filing.
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Going forward, he is looking to build on the group’s strong foundation and drive core strategies, particularly in the areas of Systems Integration, Cybersecurity and 5G-related opportunities.
Chong and his team are also on the lookout for new growth areas in various market segments and geographical coverage.
Prior to this, Chong has worked in various capacities at Dimension Data Asia-Pacific, a global company that is a member of the NTT group.
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Key roles he has played include setting up Dimension Data’s digital proposal shared services center to support business in the Asia Pacific region.
Shares in NeraTel closed down a cent or 9.26% to 9.8 cents on Feb 7, before the announcement.
Cover image of Chong Hoi Ming: Albert Chua/The Edge Singapore
