Arthur Koo

Experience

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  Ascendas-MGM Funds Management Ltd (Manager of A-REIT)

  Feb 2005 - Jan 2006

  Investment Analyst

  Support Investment Managers in performing feasibility studies for potential acquisition targets in Singapore.Assist in the execution of due diligence

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  Ascendas-MGM Funds Management Ltd (Manager of AREIT)

  Feb 2006 - Jan 2008

  Investment Manager (Business Park/Industrial)

  Identify, evaluate and execute acquisition of investment-grade industrial properties in Singapore. Conduct due diligence, deal structuring and financing of potential real estate investment.Prepare and review financial spreadsheets for existing and prospective portfolio properties

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  Frasers Centrepoint Asset Management Ltd

  Feb 2008 - Apr 2011

  Investment Manager

  - Uncovered, assessed, and executed acquisition and investment initiatives in Singapore and overseas. - Performed due diligence, deal structuring, and financing of potential real estate investment. - Optimized the usage of commercial and retail properties by strategizing and steering collaborative efforts with asset managers. - Ensure the under-development project’s cost is within budget by devising and deploying cost-saving initiatives. - Identified and secured suitable real estate and real estate-related investment opportunities. - Conducted in-depth financial analyses and feasibility studies involving cash-flow analysis and yield projections. - Led the entire investment due diligence and deal documentation activities for smooth flow operations. - Coordinated effective fundraising activities for investment deals. - Prepared recommendation reports for proposed transactions. - Enabled effective decision-making by conducting real estate and financial market research and preparing market reports. Show less

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  Keppel Land International

  Apr 2011 - Apr 2013

  Investment Manager

  - Identified, evaluated, and executed acquisition and investment initiatives across India, Sri Lanka, and the Middle East.- Conducted in-depth due diligence, deal structuring, and financing of potential real estate investment.- Prepared and reviewed financial spreadsheets for existing and prospective portfolio properties to measure profitability. - Reviewed overseas site teams’ project progress and potential investment initiatives.

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  E-Tech Building Services Pte Ltd

  Apr 2013 - Dec 2021

  Director

  - Oversee overall facets surrounding the sales and operations of Integrated Facilities Maintenance (IFM) Department and Project Management Department.- Drive business growth. Secure new business opportunities.- Enable timely completion of work and within budget by supervising project managers. - Plan, design, and implement robust strategies. - Provide effective leadership and direction to project and IFM managers for proper implementation.

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  Pegasus Property Solutions Pte Ltd

  Jun 2022 - now

  Commercial/Industrial Director

  Expertise- All round experience in Commercial/Industrial property sales and exchanges- Skilled in negotiation, knowledgeable analysis of property values and market trends- Experience in building M&E matters- Expertise in dealing with sophisticated transactions