Blackyv Turbocharged August 14, 2012 Share August 14, 2012 Obviously, smrt didn't select their new coe but being assigned with one... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neost 6th Gear August 14, 2012 Share August 14, 2012 After all the discussion, we are still not settle on one very very important point - IS SMRT A PUBLIC TRANSPORT COMPANY WHEREBY PROFIT & LOSS IS NOT CRITICAL OR IS IT A LISTED COMPANY WHEREBY PROFIT & LOSS IS EVERYTHING AND NOTHING ELSE MATTERS Unless we can agree on this point, it would be very difficult for the incoming CEO to move the company forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comnao 1st Gear August 15, 2012 Share August 15, 2012 (edited) That's right, hands-on commanders, not just strategic planning. Just hold your skeptism and allow time to show if he's worth his salt. For those who know him, he's different. Very cool, calm, and analytical. He was responsible for much of the strategies that made the capabilities of the 3G SAF real - as demonstrated by our HADR and PSO efforts, amongst others. muahaha !! dont make my toes luff the only thing these people did right in their life was not to screw up their Air levels and vote wisely 3G SAF ? what 3G saf ? the WOMENIZATION of SAF is called 3G SAF ? you think 3G broadband ah ? so he is the guy i should thank that my nephew gets washing machines in Tekong and dont know how many inch thick dunlop mattress ? no wonder a bangala can rob a NSF of his rifle using just a screwdriver Edited August 15, 2012 by Comnao Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solar Turbocharged August 15, 2012 Share August 15, 2012 Desmond Kuek has been appointed as the new President and CEO of SMRT. He was the ex-Army Chief? All the Best and Good luck to him i heard nol also using some army chief as their ceo... both nol and smrt is gahmen link right? nol lose $$$ for many consecutive quarters... good luck to smrt.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icedbs Turbocharged August 15, 2012 Share August 15, 2012 Fair enough. But SMRT is not just about turning a profit. It's about a national level transportation infrastructure that affects our daily lives, economy and progress. So a pure profit turning CEO may not be the best for our country, while being best for the shareholders. A balance need to be found. SMRT is not the typical private organisation devoid of public responsibilities. That's where Desmond's experience come into play. True that it has a public responsibility that comes with it, but at the same time it is also a listed company. So either they find a person who can do both, or they convert SMRT back to a gov. stat board. As for now, I am not sure if the new CEO can do both looking at his background. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Hypersonic August 15, 2012 Share August 15, 2012 The new CEO was Chief of Defence Force? I always thought he was chief of army?! So his post even higher than our MP Chan? Heard he is the 3rd person who was from military and head the SMRT as CEO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robo 2nd Gear August 15, 2012 Share August 15, 2012 The new CEO was Chief of Defence Force? I always thought he was chief of army?! So his post even higher than our MP Chan? Heard he is the 3rd person who was from military and head the SMRT as CEO. he is a LG... MP Chan is BG only... technically Desmond is Chan's boss. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic August 15, 2012 Share August 15, 2012 Since sg hire so many foreign experts on building our mrt system, why not get foreign expertise to manage it? I mean it make sense. They build it and they will know best how to troubleshoot if problem comes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robo 2nd Gear August 15, 2012 Share August 15, 2012 IMO the first thing desmond should do is to do a share buyback and delist SMRT make it back to a stat board. then SBS should also convert back. issuing only secured debts to the public and not shares. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator August 15, 2012 Share August 15, 2012 Since sg hire so many foreign experts on building our mrt system, why not get foreign expertise to manage it? I mean it make sense. They build it and they will know best how to troubleshoot if problem comes. Foreign talents don't like to take/follow instructions look at the Goodyear! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icedbs Turbocharged August 15, 2012 Share August 15, 2012 Since sg hire so many foreign experts on building our mrt system, why not get foreign expertise to manage it? I mean it make sense. They build it and they will know best how to troubleshoot if problem comes. I was thinking along the same lines because quite honestly , some foreign countries have been running subways far longer than us. Maybe should get a Jap boss....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royho1979 Clutched August 15, 2012 Share August 15, 2012 Our Service Chiefs are not only in strategic planning, but also hands-on operations. When called upon, they are our force commanders. For e.g. the current CDF was the commander in charge of the SARS operation in Singapore, coordinating contact tracing, medical resources, media and public management, as well as coordinating cross ministries resources to combat our very real National crises. It was well contained and there was no outbreak of public panic and hysteria. Our ingress and egress were the most well managed compared to the other stricken countries. That's right, hands-on commanders, not just strategic planning. Just hold your skeptism and allow time to show if he's worth his salt. For those who know him, he's different. Very cool, calm, and analytical. He was responsible for much of the strategies that made the capabilities of the 3G SAF real - as demonstrated by our HADR and PSO efforts, amongst others. You do realized many of us actually served 2.5years or (2 years) and has seen SAF from the inside and how it works and many spent even more time with SAF in the reservist? If your words were true, we would know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic August 15, 2012 Share August 15, 2012 Foreign talents don't like to take/follow instructions look at the Goodyear! Like that no hope for public transport. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_kkh 1st Gear August 15, 2012 Share August 15, 2012 A person with zero industrial experience take over the job.,,...this is farking joke.. how I wish all private employers will look up to the government and employ ppl with no experience for snr post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic August 15, 2012 Share August 15, 2012 I was thinking along the same lines because quite honestly , some foreign countries have been running subways far longer than us. Maybe should get a Jap boss....... Yalor, better dan they get some army guy to stand in. They will just talk their way out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarzan666 2nd Gear August 15, 2012 Share August 15, 2012 A former chief took over my organisation, have good experience, introduced many good practices which we are still practicing even after he left. Showed humility and compassion... but then not all is like him.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator August 15, 2012 Share August 15, 2012 A former chief took over my organisation, have good experience, introduced many good practices which we are still practicing even after he left. Showed humility and compassion... but then not all is like him.. put it this way, if the transport company need is discipline and stringent SOP for maintenance and customer service like in the army. An army person is better than a fancy speaking salesman who promise the moon and the stars :D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old-driver 5th Gear August 15, 2012 Author Share August 15, 2012 Fair enough. But SMRT is not just about turning a profit. It's about a national level transportation infrastructure that affects our daily lives, economy and progress. So a pure profit turning CEO may not be the best for our country, while being best for the shareholders. A balance need to be found. SMRT is not the typical private organisation devoid of public responsibilities. That's where Desmond's experience come into play. This is where the problem lies. Surely his immediate focus would be to get all the issues (current or left behind) resolved and that does not bode well for the shareholders. He will have his work cut to keep them at bay ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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