Keppel DC REIT Management Pte. Ltd., as Manager of Keppel DC REIT (the Manager), is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Chan Leng Sun, SC (陳凌新), 62, as an Independent Director and a member of the Environmental, Social and Governance Committee of the Manager, with effect from 31 July 2026.
Mr Chan is a Senior Counsel of the Supreme Court of Singapore and a Chartered Arbitrator practising with Duxton Hill Chambers. He is a member of the International Chamber of Commerce Commission on Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution, as well as the Securities Industry Council, which administers the Singapore Code on Take-overs and Mergers. He previously served as Global Head of Arbitration at Baker McKenzie, President of the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators, and Deputy Chairman of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre.
Qualified to practise law in Singapore, Malaysia and England, Mr Chan has extensive experience in dispute resolution, including litigation and arbitration, commercial contracts, trade and company law. He has acted as counsel or sat as arbitrator in arbitrations seated in Asia, Europe and the USA under a broad range of institutional and ad hoc arbitration rules. He is consistently recognised among the world's leading lawyers and arbitrators by international legal directories.
Ms Christina Tan (陈华美), Chairman of the Manager, said, "We are pleased to welcome Leng Sun to the Board of Keppel DC REIT Management. His distinguished legal career, extensive international experience and strong governance credentials will further strengthen the Board's capabilities as we continue to drive Keppel DC REIT's growth and deliver long-term value for our Unitholders."
Beyond his legal practice, Mr Chan has contributed to the development of arbitration practice globally through his academic appointments and publications. He is the author of Arbitral Awards and General Editor of the Singapore Arbitration Journal.
In recognition of his contributions to public service, Mr Chan was conferred the Public Service Medal by the President of Singapore in 2023. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) from the University of Malaya and a Master of Laws from the University of Cambridge.
Compositions of the Board and the Board Committees
Following the abovementioned appointment, the Board of the Manager will comprise six Directors, of whom four are Independent Directors and two are female Directors. The compositions of the Board and the Board committees with effect from 31 July 2026 will be as follows:
| Directors | Audit and Risk Committee | Nominating and Remuneration Committee | Environmental, Social and Governance Committee |
|
Ms Christina Tan (Chairman and Non-Executive Director) | - | Member | - |
| Mr Low Huan Ping (Lead Independent Director) | Member | Chairman | - |
| Ms Yeo Siew Eng (Independent Director) | Chairman | - | Member |
| Mr Andrew Tan (Independent Director) | Member | Member | - |
| Mr Chan Leng Sun (Independent Director) | - | - | Member |
| Mr Thomas Pang (Non-Executive Director) | - | - | Chairman |
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About Keppel DC REIT (www.keppeldcreit.com)
Keppel DC REIT was listed on the Singapore Exchange on 12 December 2014 as the first pure-play data centre REIT in Asia.
Keppel DC REIT's investment strategy is to principally invest, directly or indirectly, in a diversified portfolio of income-producing real estate assets which are used primarily for data centre purposes, as well as real estate and assets necessary to support the digital economy.
Keppel DC REIT's investments comprise a mix of colocation, fully-fitted and shell and core assets, as well as debt securities, thereby reinforcing the diversity and resiliency of its portfolio.
Keppel DC REIT is managed by Keppel DC REIT Management Pte. Ltd. (the Manager) and is sponsored by Keppel, a global asset manager and operator with strong expertise in sustainability-related solutions spanning the areas of infrastructure, real estate and connectivity.
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