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

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