Bey Soo Khiang
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Lieutenant General
Bey Soo Khiang was the 3rd Chief of Defence Force of the Singapore Armed Forces from 1995 - 1 April 2000 and the first Republic of Singapore Air Force officer to reach three-star rank. Prior to becoming the Chief of Defence Force, Lieutenant General Bey served as the Chief of Air Force from 1992 until 1995.
He was awarded the SAF Overseas Scholarship in 1974. He holds a Masters Degree (Honours) in Engineering from Cambridge University and a Master of Public Administration from Harvard University. He made significant contributions in developing the RSAF into a modern and advanced air force as Chief of Air Force, before he was appointed the Chief of Defence Force on 1 July 1995.
During his appointment, LG Bey has positioned the SAF well to meet the challenges in the twenty-first century. He has significantly improved the SAF's operational readiness and strengthened its ability to harness leading-edge technology to develop its capability. He played an important role in defence diplomacy, strengthening and expanding ties between the SAF and other armed forces around the world. He also played an important role in developing the SAF's human resources, and creating challenging and satisfying careers for SAF personnel.
on 1 April 2000.
He subsequently joined Singapore Airlines
as its Senior Executive Vice President Technical in July 2000. He was later promoted to Senior Executive Vice President Technical and Human Resources in 2002. In 2004, he took over the oversight of Operations and Planning areas. In early 2010, Bey assumed the newly-created post of Senior Executive Vice President for Marketing and Corporate Services.
In July 2010, Singapore Airlines announced that CEO Chew Choon Seng
was going to step down at the age of 64. Bey was the highest-ranking executive among four SIA officials widely believed to be in the running to succeed the outgoing CEO. In the end, Goh Choon Phong, one of the four, was selected by the Board of Directors
for the post, which he assumed on 1 January 2011.
In November 2010, Bey announced that he was quitting Singapore Airlines which he did on the 28th of February 2011.
Lieutenant General
Lieutenant General is a military rank used in many countries. The rank traces its origins to the Middle Ages where the title of Lieutenant General was held by the second in command on the battlefield, who was normally subordinate to a Captain General....
Bey Soo Khiang was the 3rd Chief of Defence Force of the Singapore Armed Forces from 1995 - 1 April 2000 and the first Republic of Singapore Air Force officer to reach three-star rank. Prior to becoming the Chief of Defence Force, Lieutenant General Bey served as the Chief of Air Force from 1992 until 1995.
Career
Since his enlistment in 1973, Lieutenant-General Bey Soo Khiang has served the SAF with distinction.He was awarded the SAF Overseas Scholarship in 1974. He holds a Masters Degree (Honours) in Engineering from Cambridge University and a Master of Public Administration from Harvard University. He made significant contributions in developing the RSAF into a modern and advanced air force as Chief of Air Force, before he was appointed the Chief of Defence Force on 1 July 1995.
During his appointment, LG Bey has positioned the SAF well to meet the challenges in the twenty-first century. He has significantly improved the SAF's operational readiness and strengthened its ability to harness leading-edge technology to develop its capability. He played an important role in defence diplomacy, strengthening and expanding ties between the SAF and other armed forces around the world. He also played an important role in developing the SAF's human resources, and creating challenging and satisfying careers for SAF personnel.
Relinquishment and Post Military Appointment
LG Bey Soo Khiang relinquished his Chief of Defence Force appointment and was succeeded by Major-General (MG) Lim Chuan PohLim Chuan Poh
Lim Chuan Poh is a retired Singaporean general who was the 4th Chief of Defence Force of the Singapore Armed Forces between 2000 and 2003...
on 1 April 2000.
He subsequently joined Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines Limited is the flag carrier airline of Singapore. Singapore Airlines operates a hub at Changi Airport and has a strong presence in the Southeast Asia, East Asia, South Asia, and "Kangaroo Route" markets...
as its Senior Executive Vice President Technical in July 2000. He was later promoted to Senior Executive Vice President Technical and Human Resources in 2002. In 2004, he took over the oversight of Operations and Planning areas. In early 2010, Bey assumed the newly-created post of Senior Executive Vice President for Marketing and Corporate Services.
In July 2010, Singapore Airlines announced that CEO Chew Choon Seng
Chew Choon Seng
Chew Choon Seng is the former Chief Executive Officer of Singapore Airlines .He is currently the Chairman of both Singapore Exchange and Singapore Tourism Board-Career:...
was going to step down at the age of 64. Bey was the highest-ranking executive among four SIA officials widely believed to be in the running to succeed the outgoing CEO. In the end, Goh Choon Phong, one of the four, was selected by the Board of Directors
Board of directors
A board of directors is a body of elected or appointed members who jointly oversee the activities of a company or organization. Other names include board of governors, board of managers, board of regents, board of trustees, and board of visitors...
for the post, which he assumed on 1 January 2011.
In November 2010, Bey announced that he was quitting Singapore Airlines which he did on the 28th of February 2011.