Genting Singapore appoints New President and COO amid executive reshuffle
Lee Shi Ruh assumes expanded leadership role as company repositions for long-term growth.
Key points:
– Lee Shi Ruh named President and COO of Genting Singapore, effective 1 August
– Former CFO Ang Suat Ching takes over financial leadership of the group
– Nanami Kasasaki steps down as Chief Corporate Officer and RWS Director
Genting Singapore has announced a series of senior management changes, appointing Lee Shi Ruh as the company’s new President and COO.
Her promotion, effective 1 August 2025, comes as part of a broader leadership renewal strategy led by Executive Chairman and Acting CEO Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay.
According to the company’s filing with the Singapore Exchange, Lee will be tasked with overseeing strategic execution, operational performance and sustainable growth across the group. She will report directly to Lim Kok Thay.
Lee has held several executive positions within the Genting Group over a 30-year period. Most recently, she served as CEO and President of Resorts World Sentosa (RWS). Between 2010 and July 2025, she was CFO of Genting Singapore.
As part of the leadership changes, Ang Suat Ching – CFO of RWS since June 2024 – has been appointed as Group CFO. She will take responsibility for financial planning, treasury and reporting.
Good to know: Lee Shi Ruh joined Genting Malaysia in 1994 as VP of Finance before moving to Genting Singapore in 2010
In a separate development, the company confirmed that Nanami Kasasaki has stepped down from her role as Chief Corporate Officer and as a Director of RWS.
Commenting on the appointments, Lim Kok Thay said: “Shi Ruh brings a proven track record of sound decision-making, strategic discipline and a clear understanding of the Group’s long-term priorities, which will be invaluable in her expanded role as President & COO of the Company. We also welcome Suat Ching to the executive team, whose financial expertise will support our long-term value creation.”
Earlier in July, DBS downgraded Genting Singapore’s stock from “buy” to “hold”, citing macroeconomic headwinds, a weaker gaming outlook and a risk of exclusion from the MSCI Singapore Index. The index announcement is scheduled for 7 August.
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