KOH KUAN YANG, DEREK

[email protected] • +65 8484 6684 • 38 Mar Thoma Road, #24-01. Singapore 328712

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Derek is a real estate and hospitality development professional with over 10 years of experience across architecture, project management, and strategic operations. A dual Architecture and Landscape Architecture graduate from the University of Melbourne, he is currently General Manager of Aurum Land, overseeing business strategy, project development, and team leadership on award-winning residential projects in Singapore. His background includes senior roles at Deloitte University, Montigo Resorts, and KOP Properties, delivering large-scale residential and hospitality developments.

WORK EXPERIENCE

General Manager
01/2024 - 12/2025
Aurum Land Pte. Ltd.
• Led cross-functional teams to deliver residential projects valued at SGD 74 million, achieving on-time completion and maintaining budget adherence within 5% variance
• Developed and implemented strategic project management processes that improved operational efficiency by 20%, reducing construction delays and cost overruns
• Directed tendering, contractor selection, and vendor management, securing competitive bids that resulted in a 15% cost saving without compromising quality
• Mentored and managed a high-performing team of 10 professionals, enhancing employee engagement and productivity while aligning team output with core company values
Regional Head of Project, Director (Project and Technical Services) (APAC)
01/2021 - 12/2024
Deloitte University, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited
• Actively manage the various PMOs across the APAC region to deliver new Deloitte University campuses
• Ensure the Deloitte University's Brand Standards and Experiential Design are maintained in each campus
• Monitor and manages the timeline, budget, and quality of each Deloitte University product
• Validate Business Case model
• Conduct Financial and Construction Feasibility Studies of each of the campus project
• Overall implementation of the cross-function programmes across Asia Pacific
• Coordinate the multiple projects from inception to operations
• Design and setup Operational models and processes for each campus
• Projects:
• Deloitte University, China - Hospitality/ Educational Sgd$220mil
• Deloitte University, North East Asia - Hospitality/ Educational Sgd$130mil
• Deloitte University, South East Asia - Hospitality/ Educational Sgd$85mil
• Deloitte University, India - Hospitality/ Educational Sgd$95mil
Senior Project Lead
01/2020 - 12/2021
Borneo Properties
• Completed the Feasibility Study the potential tenant mix and usage of ScottsWalk, Singapore
• Lead in the Feasibility Study for the expansion/franchise of Carousel restaurant
• Coordinated the Tender of the Main Contractor works and Interior Design work for the renovation of the hotel
• Ensure Brand and Technical standards compliance
• Weekly and monthly reporting of project progress to Asset Owners and Directors
• Control of the project funding to ensure project is built within strict budget
• Manage of the Stakeholders of the project to ensure alignment of expectations and requirements
• Projects:
• Grand Hyatt, Singapore - Hospitality Sgd$400mil
Senior Manager (Projects and Hotel)
01/2019 - 12/2020
Pontiac Land Private Limited
• Study the GFA possible decantation of potential GFA gains at the Millenia Singapore cluster and Orchard cluster of properties
• Lead the SDI project for upcoming Marina highlink for Urban Strategy interventions with local Authorties
• Lead the Design Concept stage of the project and present for approval to the Management for the ongoing and new AEIs
• Ensure Brand and Technical standards compliance
• Weekly and monthly reporting of project progress to Asset Owners and Directors
• Control of the project funding to ensure project is built within strict budget
• Prepare project brief and scope for the calling of project consultants
• Coordinated the consultants awarding and tender calling of the project
• Projects:
• Ritz Carlton Millenia Singapore, Singapore - 5-star hotel
• Capella Hotel Sentosa, Singapore - 5-star hotel
Corporate Head of Technical Service Director of Design and Project
01/2014 - 12/2019
KOP Properties Pte. Ltd. Montigo Resorts Pte. Ltd. (subsidiary of KOP Group)
• Lead a of team of 3 in the provision to Technical Service for joint-ventures properties
• Formation of Montigo’s Brand Standards and Technical Guide for Design & Construction and Mechanical & Electrical specifications
• Lead in the negotiation of the Technical Service Agreement for Montigo Lux, Montigo Hotel and Montigo Residence in Shanghai, China
• Work with the local Architects and vendors to provide assistance ,recommendation and audit for Montigo’s Brand Standards for Montigo Shanghai
• Lead the Design Concept stage of the project and present for approval to the Management
• Weekly and monthly reporting of project progress to Group Directors and Chairman
• Prepare project brief and scope for the calling of project consultants
• Coordinated the consultants awarding and tender calling of the project
• Perform Stage check and Stage approvals on Brand Standards
• Control of the project funding to ensure project is built within strict budget
• Project managed a full team of project consultants including multiple stakeholders from various government agencies
• Review intermediate design submissions from the project consultants
• Review mock-ups, technical submissions and shopdrawing submissions for compliance with the International Council of Museum’s Standards and Guidelines
• Control of the State’s funding disbursement within the project and assist in the project financial audit with the Singapore Tourism Board
• Ensure compliance of the Head Lease Agreement with the National Parks Board
• In-charge of the coordination to ensure timely building and exhibition launch
• Managed a full team of Project Managers and project site personnel for the construction of Phase 2 and 3 of the international acclaimed 5-star resort project
• Ensure Brand and Technical standards compliance
• In-charge of the coordination of the different trades of the project to ensure proper sequencing and scheduling of workflow on site
• Design (architectural and landscape) the refurbishment of the International award-winning Montigo Spa
• Managed a full team of Project Managers and project site personnel for the construction of the boutique spa resort project
• Lead the Design Concept stage of the project and present for approval to the Management
• Lead the Design Concept stage of the project and present for approval to the Management
• Weekly and monthly reporting of project progress to Group Directors and Chairman
• Control of the project funding to ensure project is built within strict budget
• Prepare project brief and scope for the calling of project consultants
• Coordinated the consultants awarding and tender calling of the project
• Coordinate and lead in the Feasibility Studies of the project
• Lead in the Due Diligence stage of project
• Produced full Feasibility Studies of the project during the pre-Design stage
• Lead the Design Concept stage of the project and present for approval to the Management
• Lead the Design Concept stage of the A&A project and present for approval to the Management
• Ensure Brand and Technical standards compliance
• Prepare project brief and scope for the calling of project consultants
• Coordinated the consultants awarding and tender calling of the project
• In-charge of the coordination of the different trades of the project to ensure proper sequencing and scheduling of workflow on site
• Weekly and monthly reporting of project progress to Group Directors and Chairman
• Control of the project funding to ensure project is built within strict budget
• Projects:
• Montigo Lux and Hotel, Shanghai China (Wintastar) - 5-star hotel Sgd$86.4mil
• Montigo Residence, Shanghai China (Wintastar) - Service Apartment Sgd$86.4mil
• Singapore Pinacotheque De Paris - Museum/Retail & F&B Sgd$24.9mil
• Montigo Resort, Nongsa Batam - Hospitality/Residential Sgd$82.5mil
• Montigo Resort, Seminyak Bali - Hospitality Sgd$34.5mil
• Winterland (Wintastar), Shanghai China - Integrated Theme Park Sgd$1.2bil
• The Ark, Dubai - Mixed Used Commercial/Residential
• Montigo Resort, Lake Toba, Medan - Hospitality Sgd$35.5mil
• Ritz Carlton Residence, Singapore - A&A Residential Sgd$15 mil
Senior Landscape Architect/Project Manager
01/2011 - 12/2014
Mace Studio Pte. Ltd.
• Lead the design and concept studies of the landscape areas, common areas and facilities for the project
• Present the consolidated preliminary site report and conceptual designs to the clients and obtain approval
• Preparation of costing and budgeting of landscape components of the project
• Lead the technical team in the preparation of technical drawings for tender and construction
• Prepare project briefs for the contractors and vendors
• Management of contractors and vendors to ensure timely delivery of end product within cost budget
• Coordination with stakeholders and National Parks Board for approval and consensus
• Project Lead for the masterplan studies of the project
• Perform demographics, economic and geographical research on site
• Produce the Masterplanning Design Concept and consolidate the Design Guidelines for the project
• Lead in the production of Landscape Design Concept
• Assisted in the generation of the OMC Masterplan 2035
• Sat in the OMC Masterplan Specialist Committee for the engagement of stakeholders from MOH, SingHealth, SGH, URA, LTA, PUB and Nparks
• Produce Site Analysis Report and Tree Conservation Report for guidelines recommendation
• Produce the Landscape Design Concept and consolidate the Design Guidelines for the OMC Masterplan
• Projects:
• 321 Clementi, Singapore - Commercial and Retail, Eng Wah
• CET Paya Lebar, Singapore - Institution, WDA
• National Cancer Centre, Singapore - Medical, SingHealth
• Changi Medical Centre, Singapore - Medical, CGH
• Nin Residence, Singapore - Residential, QingJian Reality
• Waterbay Residence, Singapore - Residential, QingJian Reality
• Sengkang N4C20, Singapore - Residential, HDB
• Hi-tech and Eco- Park Masterplan, HeLongJiang China
• Vins Bay Vinpearl Masterplan, Ho Chi Minh Vietnam
• Punggol Waterway, Singapore
• Outram Medical Campus Masterplan, Singapore with CIAP Architects
Senior Architect Associate
01/2009 - 12/2011
ADDP LLP
• Perform duties as the lead consultant for the project
• Chair weekly construction and client site meeting
• Review mock-ups, technical submissions and shopdrawing submissions for compliance with design intentions
• Lead landscape and interior design reviews and obtain approval from client
• Manage timeline and schedule and ensure timely TOP and handover of units to the owners
• Manage variations and ensure construction cost does not exceed budget
• Coordinate and prepare documentation for the calling of Nominated Sub-contractors for the project
• Perform duties as the lead consultant for the project
• Chair weekly construction and client site meeting
• Manage variations and ensure construction cost does not exceed budget
• Coordinate and prepare documentation for the calling of Nominated Sub-contractors for the project
• Projects:
• MIRO, Singapore - Residential, Hospitality
• Amara Sanctuary, Sentosa Singapore - Hospitality, A&A
Architect Associate
01/2008 - 12/2009
Surbana International Consultants
• Chair weekly construction and client site meetings
• Review mock-ups, technical submissions, and shopdrawing submissions for compliance with design intentions
• Lead landscape and interior design reviews and obtain approval from clients
• Manage variations and ensure construction cost does not exceed the budget
• Perform demographics, economic and geographical research on the town
• Produce the Masterplanning Design Concept and consolidate the Design Guidelines for the project
• Lead in the production of Rejuvenation Design Concept
• Projects:
• MUP Tampines St 12, 24 and 24, Singapore - Residential, A&A
• LUP Tampines St 81 - Residential, A&A
• Tampines Masterplan, Singapore

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration
Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK
Bachelor of Architecture
University of Melbourne, Australia
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
University of Melbourne, Australia
Bachelor of Science (Architecture)
University of Newcastle, Australia

SKILLS

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