Remembering Fock Siew Wah – mentor, adviser and friend

Corporate leaders, companies pay tribute to former PSA International chairman

- Colin Tan

Condolences have continued to flow in for former PSA International chairman Fock Siew Wah, who died on Jan 6 at the age of 84.

Among these was one from PSA International's group chief executive Ong Kim Pong, who said of Mr Fock: "During his tenure of over 13 years, he played an instrumental role in fostering a harmonious relationship between management, unions and staff, as well as forging strong ties with key senior-level stakeholders, such as partners, government agencies and shipping lines."

He added: "The news of his passing has deeply affected all of us at PSA. He was a remarkable leader and wise mentor to many of us.

"His visionary leadership was pivotal in shaping the organisation's transformation into the global port operator it is today."

Mr Ong also said Mr Fock's "contributions have set a high standard, and we will continue to honour his memory by upholding his beliefs in integrity and partnership as we strive for greater heights".

Separately, Singapore's investment company Temasek posted on its Facebook account that Mr Fock, who was a board director for 14 years (from 1991 to 2005), had not only contributed significantly to the growth and transformation of many of the group's portfolio companies, but also left an indelible and profound impact on them.

"He had always served selflessly with full dedication," the post said.