Singapore Sports Hub to begin search for new Chief Executive

The Singapore Sports Hub is searching for its fourth Chief Executive in just over three years following the announcement that current postholder Oon Jin Teik will leave the venue after the HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens 2019 in mid-April.

Bryn Jones, Chairman of Singapore Sports Hub since 2017, will assume the role of acting Chief Executive after Oon’s departure, while the Board conducts a global search to find the best individual to lead the Singapore Sports Hub going forward.

Commenting on Oon’s departure after just over a year as Chief Executive, Jones advised “the Board extends its heartfelt appreciation to Jin Teik for his strong leadership, passion and unwavering commitment to the project and wishes him the very best in his future endeavours. He will be greatly missed by the staff, Board members and partners of Singapore Sports Hub.

“The team remains fully focused on pursuing operational excellence at Singapore Sports Hub, executing a vibrant repertoire of events, and delivering great experiences for our clients, colleagues, partners and patrons. In addition, I shall continue to work with Sport Singapore on transformation initiatives aimed at realising our shared vision and ensuring Singapore Sports Hub retains its pre-eminent position as the region’s premier sports, entertainment and lifestyle destination in the years ahead.”

Oon (pictured above) advised “I have been privileged to be involved with the Singapore Sports Hub for almost 20 years - since its conceptualisation phase. Coming from an international sports, global business, and Public-Private Partnership background, I have been very fortunate to have worked with so many talented and dedicated colleagues during the past four and a half years.

“They have given me full support throughout my tenure and together with Sports Hub’s internal and external partners, we have accomplished a lot. I am very proud of this national icon, the Singapore Sports Hub, and I wish the staff, Board and Management team the very best for the future.”

Oon, a former Olympic swimmer, joined Singapore Sports Hub in May 2014 as the Chief Operating Officer, he was promoted to Chief Executive at the end of 2017.

Prior to the Sports Hub, Oon was a senior executive for environmental solutions company Hyflux from 2011 to 2014 and was Chief Executive of national sports governing body Singapore Sports Council, now known as Sport Singapore

During his tenure, Oon played a critical role in Sports Hub’s early development through to its consistent growth and success, hosting events such as the 28th Southeast Asian Games, 8th ASEAN Para Games, the Singapore National Day Parade 2016, FINA World Championships, HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens, International Champions Cup, ONE Championship fights, Monster Jam, and concerts by Coldplay, Madonna and BTS.

In 2018, Singapore Sports Hub broke records hosting over 210 events and welcomed more than 3,000,000 visitors to its vibrant ecosystem.

It has also been reported that Sports Hub’s Chief Operating Officer Wong Lup Wai and Chief Financial Officer Sandy Tay have resigned in the last few months.

Lower image shows Super Rugby at the Singapore Sports Hub.