Singapore – As 2025 begins, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) has announced key leadership changes at Changi Airport Group (CAG), with Lim Ming Yan taking the role of deputy chairman on January 1, 2025. He will succeed Tan Gee Paw as chairman effective April 1, 2025.
Lim currently serves as chairman of the Singapore Business Federation and The Esplanade Co. Limited. He is also a board director at Enterprise Singapore and an independent non-executive director at Sembcorp Industries, DLF Cyber City Developers, and China Vanke. Additionally, he is Singapore’s non-resident high commissioner to Mauritius.
Previously, Lim was chairman of Workforce Singapore and a director of the housing and development board. He also held key leadership roles, serving as president and group CEO of CapitaLand Limited (2013–2018), CEO of The Ascott Limited (2009–2012), and CEO of CapitaLand China (2000–2009).
With his extensive experience in large-scale projects and proven leadership, Lim is well-equipped to guide CAG through Changi Airport’s next growth phase, including the construction of Terminal 5.
Lim will officially succeed current Chairman Tan Gee Paw on April 1. Meanwhile, Tan will remain on the board as a director to provide continuity to CAG during this transition period.
Tan joined the CAG Board in May 2017 and became chairman in October 2020. Under his leadership, CAG navigated the challenges of COVID-19, ensuring Changi Airport remained a global aviation hub by facilitating essential travel and supplies while supporting the safe reopening of borders.
Changi Airport is on track for full recovery by 2025, with passenger traffic recently returning to pre-pandemic levels and connectivity restored to 160 cities via over 100 airlines. Under Tan’s leadership, CAG strengthened innovation and financial resilience, investing in major upgrades like Terminal 2’s rejuvenation, boosting capacity to 90 million passengers annually. Technological advancements, including robotics and automation, enhanced efficiency, sustainability, and manpower optimisation, ensure Changi remains a global leader.
