Strategy & Practice Management

Lighthouse Canton announces appointment of new Chairman and Board Member

Kong Eng Huat has been announced as Chairman and a new member of the Board of Lighthouse Canton, an independent asset manager to institutional investors and accredited private clients.

Upon joining, Kong Eng Huat will work with the CEO and Leadership team at Lighthouse Canton in the areas of Strategic planning, Business development and Corporate governance, as expressed in a press release.

He brings nearly four decades of experience to the asset manager, having held leadership roles in the areas of corporate lending, wealth and asset management. Kong was previously the CEO of EFG Bank Singapore AG, here he played a pivotal role in growing its Wealth and Asset management business across the Asia-Pacific region.

Lighthouse Canton has stated that it hopes that Mr Kong experience, deep knowledge and network will benefit the asset manager significantly as it embarks on the next phase of growth with its strategic plans and aspirations for the next 5 years.