Cheong Choong Kong

Background

Kong, Cheong Choong was born on September 6, 1941 in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malaysia.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Adelaide, Australia, 1963. Master of Science, Australian National University, Canberra, 1965. Doctor of Philosophy, Australian National University, Canberra, 1967.

Career

Associate professor mathematics University Malaya, Malaysia, 1972-1974. Manager, director Singapore Airlines Ltd., Singapore, 1974-1984, managing director, Chief Executive Officer, since 1984. Chairman board directors Singapore Airport Terminal Services Private Ltd., Singapore International Media Private Ltd., Caldecott Productions International Private Ltd., SIA Engineering Company Private Ltd.

Board governors Singapore International Foundation.

Connections

Married Yong Nyuk Lan. Children: Cheong Yew Jin, Cheong Ji Nin, Cheong Sha-Nin.

Spouse:

Yong Nyuk Lan

child:

Cheong Yew Jin Kong

child:

Cheong Ji Nin Kong

child:

Cheong Sha-Nin Kong