Departing president Quek See Tiat concludes his leadership after driving key industry reforms, including the development of the Real Estate Industry Transformation Map and a 2026 currency requirement for agents. His successor, Vincent Hoong Seng Lei, transitions into the top role following previous service as deputy president, High Court judge, and chief executive of the Singapore Land Authority. Urban Redevelopment Authority deputy executive officer Richard Hoo Eng Jek will simultaneously step into the role of CEA deputy president. This transition anchors a wider restructuring that includes the appointment of five new members and the reappointment of seven existing council members.
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The leadership change brings experienced figures from the judiciary and urban planning in…: The leadership change brings experienced figures from the judiciary and urban planning into the real estate industry's primary regulatory body.
Outgoing leadership established long-term reforms, including continuous professional deve…: Outgoing leadership established long-term reforms, including continuous professional development frameworks and a currency requirement for property agents taking effect in 2026.
A broader council refresh will introduce five new members alongside seven re-appointed me…: A broader council refresh will introduce five new members alongside seven re-appointed members to oversee property market practices.
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Vincent Hoong to succeed Quek See Tiat as CEA president from Nov 1
- Vincent Hoong will become CEA president on 1 Nov, replacing Quek See Tiat, while Richard Hoo will take over as deputy president.
- The Ministry of National Development and CEA said Quek led work to make the real estate agency industry more professional, productive and resilient.
- Seven council members are re-appointed, five new members join, and three step down as CEA refreshes its council.
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SINGAPORE – A new person will helm the group the advises and guides the management of the Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) from Nov 1.
Vincent Hoong Seng Lei, who is currently the deputy president, will be appointed president of CEA’s council on Nov 1, succeeding Quek See Tiat, whose term will end on Oct 31, the Ministry of National Development (MND) and the CEA said in a joint statement on Oct 30.
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