Viking Offshore & Marine CFO takes on CEO role

Viking Offshore & Marine has announced a re-organization of its structure by appointing Low Jooi Kok as Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company in place of Ong Choo Guan. 

The offshore and marine specialist said the appointment is effective from the date of the company’s forthcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM).

According to the company, Ong, who is due for retirement as Director at the forthcoming AGM, will not be seeking re-election and will be stepping down as CEO concurrent with his retirement as Executive Director of the company.

The company added that Low will be relinquishing his positions as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO).

“The Board would like to place on record its appreciation to Mr. Ong for his contributions during his terms of office as CEO of the Company,” Viking Offshore and Marine said in a statement on Friday.