NetLink NBN Trust picks Low Ka Hoe as next CEO

He will succeed Tong Yew Heng from 1 April 2027.

Low Ka Hoe will succeed Tong Yew Heng as CEO and become Executive Director to the Board of Directors in April 2027, the NetLink NBN Management said on 6 November.

Low will be CEO-designate starting 10 November.

Low is expected to bring his extensive experience across telecommunications and technology sectors, spanning senior management, corporate strategy, business development and international operations.

He was Group Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer and President of Satellite Communications at ST Engineering. He was also part of the group’s Senior Business Council.

“I look forward to working closely with [Yeng] during the transition, and thereafter with the Board and our people to strengthen NetLink’s capabilities, position the business for its next phase of growth and deliver sustainable long-term value for our Unitholders,” Low said.

Tong has served as NetLink CEO since January 2016 and Executive Director and CEO of the Trustee-Manager since February 2017. He will retire as CEO and step down from the board on 31 March 2027.

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