CapitaLand Investment names new COO

CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI) has named a new COO.

Andrew Lim (photo left), currently group CFO, will assume the newly created position of group COO.  Paul Tham (photo right), currently deputy group CFO, will succeed Lim as group CFO on the same day.

As group COO, Lim will play a critical role in facilitating and stewarding CLI’s deal sourcing, investment and operations in the various markets across the group’s fund and lodging platforms, enabling CLI to more effectively connect investors to its various fund and REIT vehicles in line with their investment mandates and interests.  He will oversee the China business under the leadership of Puah Tze Shyang, CEO, CLI China, as well as CLI’s businesses in Japan, Korea, Australia, Europe and the Unites States, leveraging the company’s on-the-ground expertise to quickly capture attractive investment opportunities in the various markets.  Lim will also oversee sustainability, risk management