Katrina Group

About

  • WHO WE ARE
  • MANAGEMENT TEAM
  • MILESTONES

Who We Are

Katrina Group develops, owns, and operates a chain of F&B brands and hospitality properties, namely as follows:

F&B – Bali Thai, Honguo, So Pho, Streats, Tomo Izakaya

Each brands serves authentic cuisines of different ethnicity, including Indonesian, Thai, Hong Kong, Yunnan, Northern Chinese, Mexican, Japanese and Vietnamese cuisine. Every restaurant is accompanied with customized and specially curated décor to provide patrons with an unique gastronomic dining experience.
Amongst our eight proprietary F&B brands, Bali Thai, So Pho, and Streats, are Halal certified in Singapore.

ST Hospitality – ST Signature, ST Residences

The group offers a revolutionary and transcendent hospitality solution, featuring intelligently designed private and communal spaces. With co-living options, we create a holistic approach to the concept of living large.
We currently have 4 co-living hotels located in Singapore, at Tanjong Pagar, Chinatown, Jalan Besar & Bugis Beach.

ST Residences provides a one-stop solution to fully furnished serviced apartments island-wide, providing fuss-free accommodation options with contract flexibility and competitive rates. Choose your ideal apartment from ST Residences Novena, and many others located in various accessible parts of Singapore.

Management Team

Mr. Alan Goh Keng Chian

Founder, Executive Chairman and CEO

Mr. Goh is the Founder, Executive Chairman and CEO of the Group. He heads the formulation of the Group’s strategic directions and expansion plans in Singapore and overseas markets, and manages the Group’s overall business development. He is also responsible for implementing goals and objectives of the Group, identifying new business opportunities and sourcing for new strategic locations within Singapore and overseas. Mr. Goh obtained a Technician Diploma in Civil Engineering from Singapore Polytechnic in 1979 and a Diploma in Marketing Management from Ngee Ann Polytechnic in 1987. Thereafter, Mr. Goh attained his Masters of Business Administration (General Business Administration) from University of Hull in 1991.

Mr. Alan Goh Keng Chian

Founder, Executive Chairman and CEO

Mr. Goh is the Founder, Executive Chairman and CEO of the Group. He heads the formulation of the Group’s strategic directions and expansion plans in Singapore and overseas markets, and manages the Group’s overall business development. He is also responsible for implementing goals and objectives of the Group, identifying new business opportunities and sourcing for new strategic locations within Singapore and overseas. Mr. Goh obtained a Technician Diploma in Civil Engineering from Singapore Polytechnic in 1979 and a Diploma in Marketing Management from Ngee Ann Polytechnic in 1987. Thereafter, Mr. Goh attained his Masters of Business Administration (General Business Administration) from University of Hull in 1995.

Ms. Madaline Catherine Tan Kim Wah

Co-founder and Executive Director

Ms. Tan is the Co-founder and Executive Director of the Group. She is responsible for the formulation and introduction of the Group’s new concept ideas and menus for new and existing brands. She assists the Executive Chairman and CEO in managing the Group’s overall business development and operations and is actively involved in formulating strategies to improve the processes in the Group’s restaurants and cafes. Ms. Tan has more than 20 years of experience in F & B and restaurant operations.

Ms. Madaline Catherine Tan Kim Wah

Co-founder and Executive Director

Ms. Tan is the Co-founder and Executive Director of the Group. She is responsible for the formulation and introduction of the Group’s new concept ideas and menus for new and existing brands. She assists the Executive Chairman and CEO in managing the Group’s overall business development and operations and is actively involved in formulating strategies to improve the processes in the Group’s restaurants and cafes. Ms. Tan has more than 20 years of experience in F & B and restaurant operations.

Mr. Lam Kwong Fai

Independent Director

Mr LAM KWONG FAI is the Lead Independent Director of the Group and chairs the Audit Committee. He has been an Independent Director of the group since 4 May 2022. Mr Lam a director of various companies engaged in the business of providing corporate finance advisory and compliance advisory in Singapore and the region. He started his career as a regulator before moving into investment banking handling a variety of IPO and other corporate actions. He then moved into Catalist regulation, working with a wide portfolio of listed companies, advising on the listing rules and corporate governance. In his various capacities, he has amassed almost 20 years of experience in the Singapore corporate finance and regulatory scene.

Mr Lam obtained a Bachelor of Accountancy from Nanyang Technological University in 2002.

Mr. Lam Kwong Fai

Independent Director

Mr LAM KWONG FAI is the Lead Independent Director of the Group and chairs the Audit Committee. He has been an Independent Director of the group since 4 May 2022. Mr Lam a director of various companies engaged in the business of providing corporate finance advisory and compliance advisory in Singapore and the region. He started his career as a regulator before moving into investment banking handling a variety of IPO and other corporate actions. He then moved into Catalist regulation, working with a wide portfolio of listed companies, advising on the listing rules and corporate governance. In his various capacities, he has amassed almost 20 years of experience in the Singapore corporate finance and regulatory scene.

Mr Lam obtained a Bachelor of Accountancy from Nanyang Technological University in 2002.

Ms. Joan Lau Sau Chee

Independent Director

Ms. Lau was appointed as an Independent Director of the Group on 1 May 2019. Ms. Lau started her banking career in Overseas Union Bank Limited (“OUB”) in May 1974 as a Personnel Officer and subsequently as an Assistant Company Secretary. In 1990, she joined the corporate finance industry as Assistant Vice President in OUB and left as an Executive Director in United Overseas Bank Limited (“UOB”) in April 2008 (OUB merged with UOB in 2002). In June 2008, she joined Hong Leong Finance Limited as Senior Vice President heading its Corporate Finance department and retired as an Advisor in March 2016. Ms. Lau is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers.

Ms. Joan Lau Sau Chee

Independent Director

Ms. Lau was appointed as an Independent Director of the Group on 1 May 2019. Ms. Lau started her banking career in Overseas Union Bank Limited (“OUB”) in May 1974 as a Personnel Officer and subsequently as an Assistant Company Secretary. In 1990, she joined the corporate finance industry as Assistant Vice President in OUB and left as an Executive Director in United Overseas Bank Limited (“UOB”) in April 2008 (OUB merged with UOB in 2002). In June 2008, she joined Hong Leong Finance Limited as Senior Vice President heading its Corporate Finance department and retired as an Advisor in March 2016. Ms. Lau is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers.

Mr. Jeffrey Wong

Independent Director

Mr Jeffrey Wong was appointed as an Independent Director of the Company on 1 June 2023.

Mr Wong is a partner with Solitaire LLP since January 2023. Prior to joining Solitaire LLP, Mr Wong was the Chief Executive Officer of Soochow CSSD Capital Markets (Asia) Pte. Ltd. and subsequently, its Senior Adviser.

His preceding work experience with Religare Capital Markets (“RCM”) group includes being Head of Investment Banking and Chief Operating Officer for RCM’s international business. His career with UBS AG, Singapore branch, initially started as a member of the Transactions Legal team and, subsequently as an investment banker in the Equity Capital Markets team. Before joining UBS AG, Mr Wong practised law at Allen & Gledhill LLP.

Mr Wong graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the National University of Singapore in 2000. He completed the Chartered Valuer and Appraiser programme from Nanyang Technological University and obtained a Diploma in Regulatory Compliance from International Compliance Association. Mr Wong is also an advocate and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore and a solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales.

Mr. Jeffrey Wong

Independent Director

Mr Jeffrey Wong was appointed as an Independent Director of the Company on 1 June 2023.

Mr Wong is a partner with Solitaire LLP since January 2023. Prior to joining Solitaire LLP, Mr Wong was the Chief Executive Officer of Soochow CSSD Capital Markets (Asia) Pte. Ltd. and subsequently, its Senior Adviser.

His preceding work experience with Religare Capital Markets (“RCM”) group includes being Head of Investment Banking and Chief Operating Officer for RCM’s international business. His career with UBS AG, Singapore branch, initially started as a member of the Transactions Legal team and, subsequently as an investment banker in the Equity Capital Markets team. Before joining UBS AG, Mr Wong practised law at Allen & Gledhill LLP.

Mr Wong graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the National University of Singapore in 2000. He completed the Chartered Valuer and Appraiser programme from Nanyang Technological University and obtained a Diploma in Regulatory Compliance from International Compliance Association. Mr Wong is also an advocate and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore and a solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales.

Milestones

  • WHO WE ARE
  • MANAGEMENT TEAM
  • MILESTONES

Who We Are

Katrina Group develops, owns, and operates a chain of F&B brands and hospitality properties, namely as follows:

F&B – Bali Thai, Honguo, So Pho, Streats, Tomo Izakaya

Each brands serves authentic cuisines of different ethnicity, including Indonesian, Thai, Hong Kong, Yunnan, Northern Chinese, Mexican, Japanese and Vietnamese cuisine. Every restaurant is accompanied with customized and specially curated décor to provide patrons with an unique gastronomic dining experience.
Amongst our eight proprietary F&B brands, Bali Thai, So Pho, and Streats, are Halal certified in Singapore.

ST Hospitality – ST Signature, ST Residences

The group offers a revolutionary and transcendent hospitality solution, featuring intelligently designed private and communal spaces. With co-living options, we create a holistic approach to the concept of living large.
We currently have 4 co-living hotels located in Singapore, at Tanjong Pagar, Chinatown, Jalan Besar & Bugis Beach.

ST Residences provides a one-stop solution to fully furnished serviced apartments island-wide, providing fuss-free accommodation options with contract flexibility and competitive rates. Choose your ideal apartment from ST Residences Novena, and many others located in various accessible parts of Singapore.

Management Team

Mr. Alan Goh Keng Chian

Founder, Executive Chairman and CEO

Mr. Goh is the Founder, Executive Chairman and CEO of the Group. He heads the formulation of the Group’s strategic directions and expansion plans in Singapore and overseas markets, and manages the Group’s overall business development. He is also responsible for implementing goals and objectives of the Group, identifying new business opportunities and sourcing for new strategic locations within Singapore and overseas. Mr. Goh obtained a Technician Diploma in Civil Engineering from Singapore Polytechnic in 1979 and a Diploma in Marketing Management from Ngee Ann Polytechnic in 1987. Thereafter, Mr. Goh attained his Masters of Business Administration (General Business Administration) from University of Hull in 1991.

Mr. Alan Goh Keng Chian

Founder, Executive Chairman and CEO

Mr. Goh is the Founder, Executive Chairman and CEO of the Group. He heads the formulation of the Group’s strategic directions and expansion plans in Singapore and overseas markets, and manages the Group’s overall business development. He is also responsible for implementing goals and objectives of the Group, identifying new business opportunities and sourcing for new strategic locations within Singapore and overseas. Mr. Goh obtained a Technician Diploma in Civil Engineering from Singapore Polytechnic in 1979 and a Diploma in Marketing Management from Ngee Ann Polytechnic in 1987. Thereafter, Mr. Goh attained his Masters of Business Administration (General Business Administration) from University of Hull in 1995.

Ms. Madaline Catherine Tan Kim Wah

Co-founder and Executive Director

Ms. Tan is the Co-founder and Executive Director of the Group. She is responsible for the formulation and introduction of the Group’s new concept ideas and menus for new and existing brands. She assists the Executive Chairman and CEO in managing the Group’s overall business development and operations and is actively involved in formulating strategies to improve the processes in the Group’s restaurants and cafes. Ms. Tan has more than 20 years of experience in F & B and restaurant operations.

Ms. Madaline Catherine Tan Kim Wah

Co-founder and Executive Director

Ms. Tan is the Co-founder and Executive Director of the Group. She is responsible for the formulation and introduction of the Group’s new concept ideas and menus for new and existing brands. She assists the Executive Chairman and CEO in managing the Group’s overall business development and operations and is actively involved in formulating strategies to improve the processes in the Group’s restaurants and cafes. Ms. Tan has more than 20 years of experience in F & B and restaurant operations.

Mr. Lam Kwong Fai

Independent Director

Mr LAM KWONG FAI is the Lead Independent Director of the Group and chairs the Audit Committee. He has been an Independent Director of the group since 4 May 2022. Mr Lam a director of various companies engaged in the business of providing corporate finance advisory and compliance advisory in Singapore and the region. He started his career as a regulator before moving into investment banking handling a variety of IPO and other corporate actions. He then moved into Catalist regulation, working with a wide portfolio of listed companies, advising on the listing rules and corporate governance. In his various capacities, he has amassed almost 20 years of experience in the Singapore corporate finance and regulatory scene.

Mr Lam obtained a Bachelor of Accountancy from Nanyang Technological University in 2002.

Mr. Lam Kwong Fai

Independent Director

Mr LAM KWONG FAI is the Lead Independent Director of the Group and chairs the Audit Committee. He has been an Independent Director of the group since 4 May 2022. Mr Lam a director of various companies engaged in the business of providing corporate finance advisory and compliance advisory in Singapore and the region. He started his career as a regulator before moving into investment banking handling a variety of IPO and other corporate actions. He then moved into Catalist regulation, working with a wide portfolio of listed companies, advising on the listing rules and corporate governance. In his various capacities, he has amassed almost 20 years of experience in the Singapore corporate finance and regulatory scene.

Mr Lam obtained a Bachelor of Accountancy from Nanyang Technological University in 2002.

Ms. Joan Lau Sau Chee

Independent Director

Ms. Lau was appointed as an Independent Director of the Group on 1 May 2019. Ms. Lau started her banking career in Overseas Union Bank Limited (“OUB”) in May 1974 as a Personnel Officer and subsequently as an Assistant Company Secretary. In 1990, she joined the corporate finance industry as Assistant Vice President in OUB and left as an Executive Director in United Overseas Bank Limited (“UOB”) in April 2008 (OUB merged with UOB in 2002). In June 2008, she joined Hong Leong Finance Limited as Senior Vice President heading its Corporate Finance department and retired as an Advisor in March 2016. Ms. Lau is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers.

Ms. Joan Lau Sau Chee

Independent Director

Ms. Lau was appointed as an Independent Director of the Group on 1 May 2019. Ms. Lau started her banking career in Overseas Union Bank Limited (“OUB”) in May 1974 as a Personnel Officer and subsequently as an Assistant Company Secretary. In 1990, she joined the corporate finance industry as Assistant Vice President in OUB and left as an Executive Director in United Overseas Bank Limited (“UOB”) in April 2008 (OUB merged with UOB in 2002). In June 2008, she joined Hong Leong Finance Limited as Senior Vice President heading its Corporate Finance department and retired as an Advisor in March 2016. Ms. Lau is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers.

Mr. Jeffrey Wong

Independent Director

Mr Jeffrey Wong was appointed as an Independent Director of the Company on 1 June 2023.

Mr Wong is a partner with Solitaire LLP since January 2023. Prior to joining Solitaire LLP, Mr Wong was the Chief Executive Officer of Soochow CSSD Capital Markets (Asia) Pte. Ltd. and subsequently, its Senior Adviser.

His preceding work experience with Religare Capital Markets (“RCM”) group includes being Head of Investment Banking and Chief Operating Officer for RCM’s international business. His career with UBS AG, Singapore branch, initially started as a member of the Transactions Legal team and, subsequently as an investment banker in the Equity Capital Markets team. Before joining UBS AG, Mr Wong practised law at Allen & Gledhill LLP.

Mr Wong graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the National University of Singapore in 2000. He completed the Chartered Valuer and Appraiser programme from Nanyang Technological University and obtained a Diploma in Regulatory Compliance from International Compliance Association. Mr Wong is also an advocate and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore and a solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales.

Mr. Jeffrey Wong

Independent Director

Mr Jeffrey Wong was appointed as an Independent Director of the Company on 1 June 2023.

Mr Wong is a partner with Solitaire LLP since January 2023. Prior to joining Solitaire LLP, Mr Wong was the Chief Executive Officer of Soochow CSSD Capital Markets (Asia) Pte. Ltd. and subsequently, its Senior Adviser.

His preceding work experience with Religare Capital Markets (“RCM”) group includes being Head of Investment Banking and Chief Operating Officer for RCM’s international business. His career with UBS AG, Singapore branch, initially started as a member of the Transactions Legal team and, subsequently as an investment banker in the Equity Capital Markets team. Before joining UBS AG, Mr Wong practised law at Allen & Gledhill LLP.

Mr Wong graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the National University of Singapore in 2000. He completed the Chartered Valuer and Appraiser programme from Nanyang Technological University and obtained a Diploma in Regulatory Compliance from International Compliance Association. Mr Wong is also an advocate and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore and a solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales.

Milestones

  • WHO WE ARE
  • MANAGEMENT TEAM
  • MILESTONES

Who We Are

Katrina Group develops, owns, and operates a chain of F&B brands and hospitality properties, namely as follows:

F&B – Bali Thai, Honguo, So Pho, Streats, Tomo Izakaya

Each brands serves authentic cuisines of different ethnicity, including Indonesian, Thai, Hong Kong, Yunnan, Northern Chinese, Mexican, Japanese and Vietnamese cuisine. Every restaurant is accompanied with customized and specially curated décor to provide patrons with an unique gastronomic dining experience.
Amongst our eight proprietary F&B brands, Bali Thai, So Pho, and Streats, are Halal certified in Singapore.

ST Hospitality – ST Signature, ST Residences

The group offers a revolutionary and transcendent hospitality solution, featuring intelligently designed private and communal spaces. With co-living options, we create a holistic approach to the concept of living large.
We currently have 4 co-living hotels located in Singapore, at Tanjong Pagar, Chinatown, Jalan Besar & Bugis Beach.

ST Residences provides a one-stop solution to fully furnished serviced apartments island-wide, providing fuss-free accommodation options with contract flexibility and competitive rates. Choose your ideal apartment from ST Residences Novena, and many others located in various accessible parts of Singapore.

Management Team

Mr. Alan Goh Keng Chian

Founder, Executive Chairman and CEO

Mr. Goh is the Founder, Executive Chairman and CEO of the Group. He heads the formulation of the Group’s strategic directions and expansion plans in Singapore and overseas markets, and manages the Group’s overall business development. He is also responsible for implementing goals and objectives of the Group, identifying new business opportunities and sourcing for new strategic locations within Singapore and overseas. Mr. Goh obtained a Technician Diploma in Civil Engineering from Singapore Polytechnic in 1979 and a Diploma in Marketing Management from Ngee Ann Polytechnic in 1987. Thereafter, Mr. Goh attained his Masters of Business Administration (General Business Administration) from University of Hull in 1991.

Mr. Alan Goh Keng Chian

Founder, Executive Chairman and CEO

Mr. Goh is the Founder, Executive Chairman and CEO of the Group. He heads the formulation of the Group’s strategic directions and expansion plans in Singapore and overseas markets, and manages the Group’s overall business development. He is also responsible for implementing goals and objectives of the Group, identifying new business opportunities and sourcing for new strategic locations within Singapore and overseas. Mr. Goh obtained a Technician Diploma in Civil Engineering from Singapore Polytechnic in 1979 and a Diploma in Marketing Management from Ngee Ann Polytechnic in 1987. Thereafter, Mr. Goh attained his Masters of Business Administration (General Business Administration) from University of Hull in 1995.

Ms. Madaline Catherine Tan Kim Wah

Co-founder and Executive Director

Ms. Tan is the Co-founder and Executive Director of the Group. She is responsible for the formulation and introduction of the Group’s new concept ideas and menus for new and existing brands. She assists the Executive Chairman and CEO in managing the Group’s overall business development and operations and is actively involved in formulating strategies to improve the processes in the Group’s restaurants and cafes. Ms. Tan has more than 20 years of experience in F & B and restaurant operations.

Ms. Madaline Catherine Tan Kim Wah

Co-founder and Executive Director

Ms. Tan is the Co-founder and Executive Director of the Group. She is responsible for the formulation and introduction of the Group’s new concept ideas and menus for new and existing brands. She assists the Executive Chairman and CEO in managing the Group’s overall business development and operations and is actively involved in formulating strategies to improve the processes in the Group’s restaurants and cafes. Ms. Tan has more than 20 years of experience in F & B and restaurant operations.

Mr. Lam Kwong Fai

Independent Director

Mr LAM KWONG FAI is the Lead Independent Director of the Group and chairs the Audit Committee. He has been an Independent Director of the group since 4 May 2022. Mr Lam a director of various companies engaged in the business of providing corporate finance advisory and compliance advisory in Singapore and the region. He started his career as a regulator before moving into investment banking handling a variety of IPO and other corporate actions. He then moved into Catalist regulation, working with a wide portfolio of listed companies, advising on the listing rules and corporate governance. In his various capacities, he has amassed almost 20 years of experience in the Singapore corporate finance and regulatory scene.

Mr Lam obtained a Bachelor of Accountancy from Nanyang Technological University in 2002.

Mr. Lam Kwong Fai

Independent Director

Mr LAM KWONG FAI is the Lead Independent Director of the Group and chairs the Audit Committee. He has been an Independent Director of the group since 4 May 2022. Mr Lam a director of various companies engaged in the business of providing corporate finance advisory and compliance advisory in Singapore and the region. He started his career as a regulator before moving into investment banking handling a variety of IPO and other corporate actions. He then moved into Catalist regulation, working with a wide portfolio of listed companies, advising on the listing rules and corporate governance. In his various capacities, he has amassed almost 20 years of experience in the Singapore corporate finance and regulatory scene.

Mr Lam obtained a Bachelor of Accountancy from Nanyang Technological University in 2002.

Ms. Joan Lau Sau Chee

Independent Director

Ms. Lau was appointed as an Independent Director of the Group on 1 May 2019. Ms. Lau started her banking career in Overseas Union Bank Limited (“OUB”) in May 1974 as a Personnel Officer and subsequently as an Assistant Company Secretary. In 1990, she joined the corporate finance industry as Assistant Vice President in OUB and left as an Executive Director in United Overseas Bank Limited (“UOB”) in April 2008 (OUB merged with UOB in 2002). In June 2008, she joined Hong Leong Finance Limited as Senior Vice President heading its Corporate Finance department and retired as an Advisor in March 2016. Ms. Lau is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers.

Ms. Joan Lau Sau Chee

Independent Director

Ms. Lau was appointed as an Independent Director of the Group on 1 May 2019. Ms. Lau started her banking career in Overseas Union Bank Limited (“OUB”) in May 1974 as a Personnel Officer and subsequently as an Assistant Company Secretary. In 1990, she joined the corporate finance industry as Assistant Vice President in OUB and left as an Executive Director in United Overseas Bank Limited (“UOB”) in April 2008 (OUB merged with UOB in 2002). In June 2008, she joined Hong Leong Finance Limited as Senior Vice President heading its Corporate Finance department and retired as an Advisor in March 2016. Ms. Lau is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers.

Mr. Jeffrey Wong

Independent Director

Mr Jeffrey Wong was appointed as an Independent Director of the Company on 1 June 2023.

Mr Wong is a partner with Solitaire LLP since January 2023. Prior to joining Solitaire LLP, Mr Wong was the Chief Executive Officer of Soochow CSSD Capital Markets (Asia) Pte. Ltd. and subsequently, its Senior Adviser.

His preceding work experience with Religare Capital Markets (“RCM”) group includes being Head of Investment Banking and Chief Operating Officer for RCM’s international business. His career with UBS AG, Singapore branch, initially started as a member of the Transactions Legal team and, subsequently as an investment banker in the Equity Capital Markets team. Before joining UBS AG, Mr Wong practised law at Allen & Gledhill LLP.

Mr Wong graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the National University of Singapore in 2000. He completed the Chartered Valuer and Appraiser programme from Nanyang Technological University and obtained a Diploma in Regulatory Compliance from International Compliance Association. Mr Wong is also an advocate and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore and a solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales.

Mr. Jeffrey Wong

Independent Director

Mr Jeffrey Wong was appointed as an Independent Director of the Company on 1 June 2023.

Mr Wong is a partner with Solitaire LLP since January 2023. Prior to joining Solitaire LLP, Mr Wong was the Chief Executive Officer of Soochow CSSD Capital Markets (Asia) Pte. Ltd. and subsequently, its Senior Adviser.

His preceding work experience with Religare Capital Markets (“RCM”) group includes being Head of Investment Banking and Chief Operating Officer for RCM’s international business. His career with UBS AG, Singapore branch, initially started as a member of the Transactions Legal team and, subsequently as an investment banker in the Equity Capital Markets team. Before joining UBS AG, Mr Wong practised law at Allen & Gledhill LLP.

Mr Wong graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the National University of Singapore in 2000. He completed the Chartered Valuer and Appraiser programme from Nanyang Technological University and obtained a Diploma in Regulatory Compliance from International Compliance Association. Mr Wong is also an advocate and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore and a solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales.

Milestones

  • WHO WE ARE
  • MANAGEMENT TEAM
  • MILESTONES

Who We Are

Katrina Group develops, owns, and operates a chain of F&B brands and hospitality properties, namely as follows:

F&B – Bali Thai, Honguo, So Pho, Streats, Tomo Izakaya

Each brands serves authentic cuisines of different ethnicity, including Indonesian, Thai, Hong Kong, Yunnan, Northern Chinese, Mexican, Japanese and Vietnamese cuisine. Every restaurant is accompanied with customized and specially curated décor to provide patrons with an unique gastronomic dining experience.
Amongst our eight proprietary F&B brands, Bali Thai, So Pho, and Streats, are Halal certified in Singapore.

ST Hospitality – ST Signature, ST Residences

The group offers a revolutionary and transcendent hospitality solution, featuring intelligently designed private and communal spaces. With co-living options, we create a holistic approach to the concept of living large.
We currently have 4 co-living hotels located in Singapore, at Tanjong Pagar, Chinatown, Jalan Besar & Bugis Beach.

ST Residences provides a one-stop solution to fully furnished serviced apartments island-wide, providing fuss-free accommodation options with contract flexibility and competitive rates. Choose your ideal apartment from ST Residences Novena, and many others located in various accessible parts of Singapore.

Management Team

Mr. Alan Goh Keng Chian

Founder, Executive Chairman and CEO

Mr. Goh is the Founder, Executive Chairman and CEO of the Group. He heads the formulation of the Group’s strategic directions and expansion plans in Singapore and overseas markets, and manages the Group’s overall business development. He is also responsible for implementing goals and objectives of the Group, identifying new business opportunities and sourcing for new strategic locations within Singapore and overseas. Mr. Goh obtained a Technician Diploma in Civil Engineering from Singapore Polytechnic in 1979 and a Diploma in Marketing Management from Ngee Ann Polytechnic in 1987. Thereafter, Mr. Goh attained his Masters of Business Administration (General Business Administration) from University of Hull in 1991.

Mr. Alan Goh Keng Chian

Founder, Executive Chairman and CEO

Mr. Goh is the Founder, Executive Chairman and CEO of the Group. He heads the formulation of the Group’s strategic directions and expansion plans in Singapore and overseas markets, and manages the Group’s overall business development. He is also responsible for implementing goals and objectives of the Group, identifying new business opportunities and sourcing for new strategic locations within Singapore and overseas. Mr. Goh obtained a Technician Diploma in Civil Engineering from Singapore Polytechnic in 1979 and a Diploma in Marketing Management from Ngee Ann Polytechnic in 1987. Thereafter, Mr. Goh attained his Masters of Business Administration (General Business Administration) from University of Hull in 1995.

Ms. Madaline Catherine Tan Kim Wah

Co-founder and Executive Director

Ms. Tan is the Co-founder and Executive Director of the Group. She is responsible for the formulation and introduction of the Group’s new concept ideas and menus for new and existing brands. She assists the Executive Chairman and CEO in managing the Group’s overall business development and operations and is actively involved in formulating strategies to improve the processes in the Group’s restaurants and cafes. Ms. Tan has more than 20 years of experience in F & B and restaurant operations.

Ms. Madaline Catherine Tan Kim Wah

Co-founder and Executive Director

Ms. Tan is the Co-founder and Executive Director of the Group. She is responsible for the formulation and introduction of the Group’s new concept ideas and menus for new and existing brands. She assists the Executive Chairman and CEO in managing the Group’s overall business development and operations and is actively involved in formulating strategies to improve the processes in the Group’s restaurants and cafes. Ms. Tan has more than 20 years of experience in F & B and restaurant operations.

Mr. Lam Kwong Fai

Independent Director

Mr LAM KWONG FAI is the Lead Independent Director of the Group and chairs the Audit Committee. He has been an Independent Director of the group since 4 May 2022. Mr Lam a director of various companies engaged in the business of providing corporate finance advisory and compliance advisory in Singapore and the region. He started his career as a regulator before moving into investment banking handling a variety of IPO and other corporate actions. He then moved into Catalist regulation, working with a wide portfolio of listed companies, advising on the listing rules and corporate governance. In his various capacities, he has amassed almost 20 years of experience in the Singapore corporate finance and regulatory scene.

Mr Lam obtained a Bachelor of Accountancy from Nanyang Technological University in 2002.

Mr. Lam Kwong Fai

Independent Director

Mr LAM KWONG FAI is the Lead Independent Director of the Group and chairs the Audit Committee. He has been an Independent Director of the group since 4 May 2022. Mr Lam a director of various companies engaged in the business of providing corporate finance advisory and compliance advisory in Singapore and the region. He started his career as a regulator before moving into investment banking handling a variety of IPO and other corporate actions. He then moved into Catalist regulation, working with a wide portfolio of listed companies, advising on the listing rules and corporate governance. In his various capacities, he has amassed almost 20 years of experience in the Singapore corporate finance and regulatory scene.

Mr Lam obtained a Bachelor of Accountancy from Nanyang Technological University in 2002.

Ms. Joan Lau Sau Chee

Independent Director

Ms. Lau was appointed as an Independent Director of the Group on 1 May 2019. Ms. Lau started her banking career in Overseas Union Bank Limited (“OUB”) in May 1974 as a Personnel Officer and subsequently as an Assistant Company Secretary. In 1990, she joined the corporate finance industry as Assistant Vice President in OUB and left as an Executive Director in United Overseas Bank Limited (“UOB”) in April 2008 (OUB merged with UOB in 2002). In June 2008, she joined Hong Leong Finance Limited as Senior Vice President heading its Corporate Finance department and retired as an Advisor in March 2016. Ms. Lau is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers.

Ms. Joan Lau Sau Chee

Independent Director

Ms. Lau was appointed as an Independent Director of the Group on 1 May 2019. Ms. Lau started her banking career in Overseas Union Bank Limited (“OUB”) in May 1974 as a Personnel Officer and subsequently as an Assistant Company Secretary. In 1990, she joined the corporate finance industry as Assistant Vice President in OUB and left as an Executive Director in United Overseas Bank Limited (“UOB”) in April 2008 (OUB merged with UOB in 2002). In June 2008, she joined Hong Leong Finance Limited as Senior Vice President heading its Corporate Finance department and retired as an Advisor in March 2016. Ms. Lau is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers.

Mr. Jeffrey Wong

Independent Director

Mr Jeffrey Wong was appointed as an Independent Director of the Company on 1 June 2023.

Mr Wong is a partner with Solitaire LLP since January 2023. Prior to joining Solitaire LLP, Mr Wong was the Chief Executive Officer of Soochow CSSD Capital Markets (Asia) Pte. Ltd. and subsequently, its Senior Adviser.

His preceding work experience with Religare Capital Markets (“RCM”) group includes being Head of Investment Banking and Chief Operating Officer for RCM’s international business. His career with UBS AG, Singapore branch, initially started as a member of the Transactions Legal team and, subsequently as an investment banker in the Equity Capital Markets team. Before joining UBS AG, Mr Wong practised law at Allen & Gledhill LLP.

Mr Wong graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the National University of Singapore in 2000. He completed the Chartered Valuer and Appraiser programme from Nanyang Technological University and obtained a Diploma in Regulatory Compliance from International Compliance Association. Mr Wong is also an advocate and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore and a solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales.

Mr. Jeffrey Wong

Independent Director

Mr Jeffrey Wong was appointed as an Independent Director of the Company on 1 June 2023.

Mr Wong is a partner with Solitaire LLP since January 2023. Prior to joining Solitaire LLP, Mr Wong was the Chief Executive Officer of Soochow CSSD Capital Markets (Asia) Pte. Ltd. and subsequently, its Senior Adviser.

His preceding work experience with Religare Capital Markets (“RCM”) group includes being Head of Investment Banking and Chief Operating Officer for RCM’s international business. His career with UBS AG, Singapore branch, initially started as a member of the Transactions Legal team and, subsequently as an investment banker in the Equity Capital Markets team. Before joining UBS AG, Mr Wong practised law at Allen & Gledhill LLP.

Mr Wong graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the National University of Singapore in 2000. He completed the Chartered Valuer and Appraiser programme from Nanyang Technological University and obtained a Diploma in Regulatory Compliance from International Compliance Association. Mr Wong is also an advocate and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore and a solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales.

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