Lewis Ng Returns to PropertyGuru as CEO
Portfolio - People | Mar 21, 2025 | Aim Group
Lewis Ng has returned to Singapore-based real estate marketplace PropertyGuru as CEO. His appointment, initially announced in January, marks his return after leaving the company six years ago. Ng, who previously served as chief business officer, succeeds Hari V. Krishnan. With over two decades of technology sector experience, Ng's expertise includes sales, customer service, strategy, and operations. Ng's prior roles include chief commercial officer at Carousell and chief operating officer Asia at Seek. He also resigned from the board of Zhaopin.com, signaling a focused commitment to his new position.
Sectors
- Real Estate
- Technology
- Human Resources
Geography
- Singapore – PropertyGuru is based in Singapore, and Lewis Ng's new role as CEO is centered here.
- Asia – Ng's previous position as COO Asia at Seek and PropertyGuru’s market presence reflect the geographical focus.
Industry
- Real Estate – PropertyGuru operates within the real estate industry as a digital marketplace connecting property buyers, sellers, and renters in Asia.
- Technology – Lewis Ng's career, including his new role at PropertyGuru, is rooted in the technology sector, focusing on digital marketplace operations and strategy.
- Human Resources – Ng's extensive background in sales and customer service reflects pivotal HR capabilities in leadership positions.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Ng | Incoming CEO | People | Newly appointed CEO of PropertyGuru with extensive experience in technology and operations. |
| Hari V. Krishnan | Outgoing CEO | People | Former CEO of PropertyGuru transitioning to a senior advisor role. |
| PropertyGuru | Company | Company | Singapore-based real estate marketplace offering digital property solutions in Asia. |
| Carousell | Former Employer | Company | A mobile and online marketplace headquartered in Singapore where Ng served as chief commercial officer. |
| Seek | Former Employer | Company | Global employment marketplace where Ng was COO for Asia. |
| Zhaopin.com | Former Board Member | Company | Chinese job board operator from which Ng resigned to focus on his new role at PropertyGuru. |