Experienced and professional REIT management team, with each member having at least 15 to 20 years of relevant industry experience
Mr Cheng Hsing Yuen was appointed Chief Executive Officer-Designate of Sasseur Asset Management Pte. Ltd. on 14 August 2025 and will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer with effect from 29 October 2025. He was appointed Chief Operating Officer of the Manager in June 2025, following his tenure as Head of Asset Management since 2018.
In these roles, Mr Cheng has been responsible for the strategic management of Sasseur REIT’s portfolio of outlet malls in China, with a focus on value creation through proactive asset planning and enhancement initiatives (AEI). He brings with him more than 25 years of experience in asset and property management for various asset classes, ranging from retail malls, offices, business parks and industrial buildings.
Prior to joining Sasseur Asset Management Pte Ltd, Mr Cheng was the Senior Asset Manager at Mapletree Industrial Trust. He was responsible for developing strategies to maximise the performance of industrial properties including business parks, data centres as well as portfolio reporting. He has also held portfolio management positions in Ascendas Pte. Ltd and NTUC Income. His role included formulating Key-Performing Index measures for assets, leasing and tenant-relationship management plans and AEI programs. He worked closely with the property managers to execute proactive asset management plans to optimise operational and financial performance and manage property expenses.
Mr Cheng holds a Master of Science (Real Estate) and Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) Degrees from the National University of Singapore.
Mr. Xie has over 20 years of experience in finance, audit, accounting, corporate finance and treasury functions.
Mr. Xie started his career with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) China as an audit professional from September 2001 to September 2014 in Beijing. During his time with PwC China, he assisted clients in capital markets transactions such as IPO listings in Hong Kong and China, secondary market private placements and bond offerings. He was seconded to PwC United Kingdom from 2005 to 2007 as part of a talent development programme in recognition of his outstanding performance.
Before joining Sasseur Asset Management Pte Ltd, Mr. Xie was the General Manager of the Finance Department of Sasseur Group, the Sponsor of Sasseur REIT since May 2018. He reported directly to the Chief Financial Officer of Sasseur Group, and was in charge of Sasseur Group's financial operations including financing, cash management, accounting and tax management. He had gained considerable insights and working knowledge of the unique business model and operations of Sasseur outlets during his time with Sasseur Group, and had established a good network of relationships across various core departments in Sasseur Group.
Mr. Xie graduated from Central University of Finance and Economy with a Bachelor's Degree in Management. He is also a Chartered Accountant with The Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Ms. Qiu was appointed Head of Investor Relations & Capital Markets at Sasseur REIT in September 2024. With over 10 years of experience in investor relations, corporate strategy, and financial communications, she brings extensive expertise across diverse sectors, including real estate, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and supply chains.
Ms. Qiu began her career in corporate communications and investor relations, holding senior roles at major publicly listed companies. Prior to joining Sasseur REIT, she was Senior Healthcare Strategy Manager at UPS Healthcare, where she developed regional strategies and led key initiatives across the APAC region. She also served as Head of Investor Relations at CSPC Pharmaceutical Group, where she significantly expanded the company’s investor base and played a key role in strategic M&A projects.
Her previous experience includes senior positions at KWG Property Holding and Poly Property Group, where she managed investor relations, financial communications, and fundraising initiatives.
Ms. Qiu holds a Master of Business Administration from the National University of Singapore, where she received the NUS MBA Achiever Scholarship, and a Bachelor of Business Administration (Information Systems) from the University of Hong Kong.