Chief Executive Officer

• Develop and implement AST Investment's overall corporate, investment and business strategies in accordance with the Company's objectives. • Lead the identification, evaluation and development of new investment and business opportunities. • Oversee the Company's investment activities, including investment assessment, due diligence, transaction structuring, execution and portfolio management. • Review and approve investment proposals and make recommendations to the Board and shareholders on significant investment opportunities. • Establish appropriate investment strategies, risk management frameworks and portfolio monitoring processes. • Monitor the financial and operational performance of the Company's investments and implement strategies to enhance portfolio value and returns. • Lead negotiations and maintain relationships with investee companies, business partners, financial institutions, investors, professional advisers and other key stakeholders. • Develop and maintain strategic partnerships and business relationships in Singapore and international markets. • Oversee the Company's financial planning, budgeting, cash management and overall financial performance. • Ensure appropriate corporate governance, internal controls, risk management and compliance practices are implemented within the Company. • Work with external legal, tax, accounting, corporate secretarial and other professional advisers on corporate and investment matters. • Lead and oversee the Company's day-to-day operations and ensure that resources are effectively deployed to achieve the Company's strategic objectives. • Recruit, develop and manage key personnel and build an effective management and professional team as the Company grows. • Represent AST Investment in meetings with investors, business partners, financial institutions, government authorities and other external stakeholders. • Monitor market, economic, regulatory and industry developments and assess their potential impact on the Company's investments and business activities. • Prepare and present regular reports on the Company's business performance, investment portfolio, financial position and strategic initiatives to the Board and shareholders. • Ensure that the Company's activities are conducted in accordance with applicable Singapore laws, regulations and corporate governance requirements. • Perform such other strategic, managerial and executive responsibilities as may reasonably be assigned by the Board of Directors. Position Requirements • 10 or more years of relevant professional experience in investment management, private equity, venture capital, corporate finance, asset management, investment banking, business management or a related field. • Proven experience in senior management, investment decision-making and/or strategic business development. • Strong understanding of investment analysis, corporate finance, financial markets, valuation and transaction structuring. • Demonstrated ability to identify and evaluate investment and business opportunities and make commercially sound decisions. • Strong leadership, strategic thinking, negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities. • Ability to independently lead the Company's business and investment activities and make decisions with a high degree of responsibility and accountability. • Strong financial and analytical skills, including the ability to assess financial performance, investment returns and business risks. • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior management, investors, business partners and professional advisers. • High level of integrity, professionalism and sound business judgement. • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify new opportunities and develop long-term business relationships.