Keppel REIT Management, as Manager of Keppel REIT (the Manager), has announced that Koh Wee Lih 49, will be hired as the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Manager with effect from December 1, 2021, subject to regulatory approval. Mr. Koh succeeds Mr. Paul Tham who will step down as CEO on 20 October 2021 to pursue other opportunities. Ms. Shirley Ng Deputy CEO and Head of Investment, will assume the role of acting CEO, and will work closely with the Board and management team on key strategic and operational issues during the leadership transition. Mr. Koh brings with him over 25 years of experience in investment, corporate finance and asset management, of which more than 17 years are in direct real estate, covering investments, developments, asset management and real estate private equity in the Asia Pacific region. He is currently the Executive Director and CEO of AIMS APAC REIT Management Limited, the manager of AIMS APAC REIT (AA REIT), where he is responsible for the overall planning, management and operation of AA REIT. Prior to his appointment as CEO, Mr. Koh was Head of Real Estate, responsible for growing AA REIT's portfolio and assets under management.