Webuy Global Ltd. Appoints Award-Winning Corporate Leader Heng Wee Koon as Independent Director
Webuy Global Ltd. (Nasdaq: WBUY), a leading Southeast Asian community e-commerce and travel platform, has appointed Heng Wee Koon as Independent Director and Chair of the Compensation Committee. Mr. Heng brings over 25 years of leadership experience in mergers and acquisitions, financial advisory, and corporate governance.
Currently serving as Lead Independent Director at Hyphens Pharma International Ltd., Mr. Heng's board leadership contributed to the company winning the Singapore Corporate Awards - Best Managed Board Gold Award 2024. His credentials include previous partnership at KPMG Advisory LLP, founding of Acelyr M&A and Acelyr Advisory, along with an Honours BBA, MBA, and CFA charter.
Webuy Global Ltd. (Nasdaq: WBUY), una piattaforma leader nel commercio elettronico comunitario e nei viaggi nel Sud-est asiatico, ha nominato Heng Wee Koon come Direttore Indipendente e Presidente del Comitato per la Remunerazione. Il Signor Heng vanta oltre 25 anni di esperienza dirigenziale in fusioni e acquisizioni, consulenza finanziaria e governance aziendale.
Attualmente ricopre il ruolo di Direttore Indipendente Capo presso Hyphens Pharma International Ltd., dove la sua leadership nel consiglio ha contribuito all’assegnazione del Singapore Corporate Awards - Best Managed Board Gold Award 2024. Tra le sue qualifiche figurano la precedente partnership presso KPMG Advisory LLP, la fondazione di Acelyr M&A e Acelyr Advisory, oltre a un BBA con lode, un MBA e la certificazione CFA.
Webuy Global Ltd. (Nasdaq: WBUY), una plataforma líder en comercio electrónico comunitario y viajes en el sudeste asiático, ha nombrado a Heng Wee Koon como Director Independiente y Presidente del Comité de Compensación. El Sr. Heng aporta más de 25 años de experiencia en liderazgo en fusiones y adquisiciones, asesoría financiera y gobierno corporativo.
Actualmente se desempeña como Director Independiente Principal en Hyphens Pharma International Ltd., donde su liderazgo en la junta contribuyó a que la empresa ganara el Singapore Corporate Awards - Best Managed Board Gold Award 2024. Sus credenciales incluyen una asociación previa en KPMG Advisory LLP, la fundación de Acelyr M&A y Acelyr Advisory, además de un BBA con honores, un MBA y la certificación CFA.
Webuy Global Ltd. (Nasdaq: WBUY)는 동남아시아 지역의 선도적인 커뮤니티 전자상거래 및 여행 플랫폼으로, Heng Wee Koon을 독립 이사 및 보상 위원회 의장으로 임명했습니다. Heng 씨는 인수합병, 재무 자문, 기업 지배구조 분야에서 25년 이상의 리더십 경험을 보유하고 있습니다.
현재 Hyphens Pharma International Ltd.의 수석 독립 이사로 활동 중인 Heng 씨는 이사회 리더십을 통해 회사가 Singapore Corporate Awards - Best Managed Board Gold Award 2024를 수상하는 데 기여했습니다. 그의 경력에는 KPMG Advisory LLP의 이전 파트너십, Acelyr M&A 및 Acelyr Advisory 설립, 우등 BBA, MBA, CFA 자격증이 포함됩니다.
Webuy Global Ltd. (Nasdaq : WBUY), une plateforme leader dans le commerce électronique communautaire et le voyage en Asie du Sud-Est, a nommé Heng Wee Koon en tant que Directeur Indépendant et Président du Comité de Rémunération. M. Heng apporte plus de 25 ans d’expérience en leadership dans les fusions et acquisitions, le conseil financier et la gouvernance d’entreprise.
Actuellement Directeur Indépendant Principal chez Hyphens Pharma International Ltd., la direction de M. Heng au sein du conseil a contribué à ce que la société remporte le Singapore Corporate Awards - Best Managed Board Gold Award 2024. Ses références incluent un précédent partenariat chez KPMG Advisory LLP, la fondation d’Acelyr M&A et Acelyr Advisory, ainsi qu’un BBA avec mention, un MBA et la certification CFA.
Webuy Global Ltd. (Nasdaq: WBUY), eine führende Gemeinschafts-E-Commerce- und Reiseplattform in Südostasien, hat Heng Wee Koon zum unabhängigen Direktor und Vorsitzenden des Vergütungsausschusses ernannt. Herr Heng bringt über 25 Jahre Führungserfahrung in den Bereichen Fusionen und Übernahmen, Finanzberatung und Unternehmensführung mit.
Derzeit ist er Lead Independent Director bei Hyphens Pharma International Ltd., wo seine Führung im Vorstand zum Gewinn des Singapore Corporate Awards - Best Managed Board Gold Award 2024 beitrug. Zu seinen Qualifikationen zählen eine frühere Partnerschaft bei KPMG Advisory LLP, die Gründung von Acelyr M&A und Acelyr Advisory sowie ein mit Auszeichnung abgeschlossenes BBA, ein MBA und die CFA-Charter.
- Appointment of highly experienced director with 25+ years of leadership expertise
- New director brings significant M&A and corporate governance experience
- Strategic addition to support expansion opportunities and growth initiatives
- Director's proven track record with award-winning board leadership
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Singapore, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Webuy Global Ltd. (Nasdaq: WBUY) (Webuy or the “Company”), a leading community e-commerce and travel platform in Southeast Asia, previously announced via Form 6-K the appointment of Mr. Heng Wee Koon as Independent Director and Chair of the Compensation Committee. The Company now takes the opportunity to highlight Mr. Heng’s distinguished credentials and the strategic value he brings to the Company.
Mr. Heng brings over 25 years of leadership experience spanning mergers and acquisitions, financial advisory, and corporate governance. He currently serves as Lead Independent Director at Hyphens Pharma International Ltd., where, under his board leadership, the company was awarded the Singapore Corporate Awards - Best Managed Board Gold Award 2024, recognizing its exemplary standards in corporate governance among Singapore-listed companies.
Formerly a Partner at KPMG Advisory LLP and founder of the mergers and acquisitions advisory firms Acelyr M&A and Acelyr Advisory, Mr. Heng’s brings deep expertise that will further enhance Webuy’s Board as the Company continues its rapid growth.
"We are pleased to welcome Mr. Heng Wee Koon to our Board," said Bin Xue, CEO of Webuy, "Mr. Heng’s extensive expertise in corporate governance and strategic advisory will be invaluable as we continue to scale. His braod network, cross-border transaction experience, and deep insights into mergers and acquisitions and corporate growth strategies will play a key role in driving new expansion opportunities, creating shareholder value, and supporting Webuy’s long-term ,sustainable growth."
Mr. Heng holds an Honours BBA from the National University of Singapore, an MBA from Nanjing University, and is a CFA charterholder. He is also a Senior Accredited Director of the Singapore Institute of Directors.
About Webuy Global Ltd
Webuy Global Ltd. is a technology-driven company transforming community e-commerce and travel across Southeast Asia. The Company enhances its group-buy model with predictive AI, personalized recommendations, and community-led engagement, while its travel vertical delivers curated itineraries and real-time support through its proprietary AI Travel Consultant. Webuy is committed to delivering high-quality, affordable products and travel services that improve the lives of millions across the region. For more information, visit https://www.webuy.global/.
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