TAK Group of Companies is a private wholly owned enterprise of Mr. Teo Ah Khing, a Malaysian self-made billionaire. The origins of this portfolio of international companies began in architecture and design (Teo A. Khing Design Consultants) with projects of international significance including Putrajaya Federal Administrative Centre (Malaysia) and Meydan Grandstand and Racecourse (Dubai). In 2012 it diversified with the creation of the China Horse Club (now spanning nine countries… Show more TAK Group of Companies is a private wholly owned enterprise of Mr. Teo Ah Khing, a Malaysian self-made billionaire. The origins of this portfolio of international companies began in architecture and design (Teo A. Khing Design Consultants) with projects of international significance including Putrajaya Federal Administrative Centre (Malaysia) and Meydan Grandstand and Racecourse (Dubai). In 2012 it diversified with the creation of the China Horse Club (now spanning nine countries with a portfolio of almost 500 thoroughbreds worldwide) which has quickly established itself as an international leader, winning 32 high profile events among 500+ wins including the three legs of the 2018 US Triple Crown (greatest achievement in American racing); 2014 Epsom Derby (UK); and 2017 Kentucky Oaks (USA). Subsequently it diversified into construction and development (Desert Star Holdings Limited), project management (DSH Caribbean Star Limited) and racetrack design and management (Royal Saint Lucia Turf Club Limited). These three new business divisions were introduced to plan, design and manage the Pearl of the Caribbean – a USD5.8 billion integrated development in Saint Lucia (Caribbean) that will take 15 – 20 years to reach maturity. It is arguably the largest undertaking of its kind in the Caribbean and is inclusive of mixed-use real estate, racecourse, cruise ship home port, casino, finance centre, marina and integrated resort. Show less

Responsible for creating and delivering on a multifaceted tourism development plan for the start-up operation, arguably the world’s first horse racing industry in approximately a quarter of a century. Appointed as Executive Director (Acting CEO) for the first 18 months of operations setting in place its mission; community initiatives; channels of revenue generation; best practice procedures across business divisions; negotiations and building of partner relations; sourcing of industry… Show more Responsible for creating and delivering on a multifaceted tourism development plan for the start-up operation, arguably the world’s first horse racing industry in approximately a quarter of a century. Appointed as Executive Director (Acting CEO) for the first 18 months of operations setting in place its mission; community initiatives; channels of revenue generation; best practice procedures across business divisions; negotiations and building of partner relations; sourcing of industry stakeholders; strategy for racing; and led the planning and coordination of the international relocation of 40 racehorses from the U.S. Currently overseeing the creation of a nation-wide horse betting system in St. Lucia. Led and managed the project team in the successful launching of the Royal Saint Lucia Turf Club and the multibillion-dollar Pearl of the Caribbean. The USD2 million launch event (December 2019) hosted 300 VIPs (Heads of State, global CEOs and partners headed by Mr Francis Lui, Deputy Chairman, Galaxy Group; Mr Guillermo Liberman, President, Global SLI, Mr Kenny Troutt, Founder, Excel Communications) over two days in a sophisticated programme including lifestyle events, a business presentation and the running of the region’s richest horse race which was watched by a global audience of more than 500,000 viewers. Responsible for the significant planning and coordination with various Saint Lucia government senior officials. Show less

Reporting directly to the Group Chairman as part of a global management team• Responsible for developing relationships with key international partners, industry leaders and senior government representatives in various countries• Leading strategic development, PR & media relations across key companies across the group• Leading sponsorship/partnership negotiations for Royal Saint Lucia Turf Club with acclaimed companies and brands• Market development which included… Show more Reporting directly to the Group Chairman as part of a global management team• Responsible for developing relationships with key international partners, industry leaders and senior government representatives in various countries• Leading strategic development, PR & media relations across key companies across the group• Leading sponsorship/partnership negotiations for Royal Saint Lucia Turf Club with acclaimed companies and brands• Market development which included creating and managing key social responsibility initiatives of the group including CHC China Dream Project, China & Winston Trim Training Programme, Saint Lucia).• Responsible for brand management across companies within the group Show less

• Promoted into a senior management role in alignment with the Club’s ongoing growth trajectory and the diversification of its international business portfolio and its calendar of international events; • Managing key stakeholder relationships at a global level and part of a thinktank strategizing new growth opportunities and ‘future proofing’ a ~USD150 – 200 million business;

• Headhunted to work directly with group chairman in the creation of a lifestyle, business and thoroughbred racing club for UHNW Chinese. Led all divisions of the company during the first three years of operation in this startup venture as more than USD100 million was invested. Responsibilities included strategic development, marketing, media management, membership acquisition, racehorse acquisitions, event planning, sponsorship negotiations and project management. • Setup divisions of… Show more • Headhunted to work directly with group chairman in the creation of a lifestyle, business and thoroughbred racing club for UHNW Chinese. Led all divisions of the company during the first three years of operation in this startup venture as more than USD100 million was invested. Responsibilities included strategic development, marketing, media management, membership acquisition, racehorse acquisitions, event planning, sponsorship negotiations and project management. • Setup divisions of the Club’s racing operations across Australia, China, France, Singapore and the United States, allowing for future development and diversification of these divisions into lifestyle facilities, stallions, racehorses and breeding stock.• Project team member that planned and delivered a new annual lifestyle, business and horse racing event in Mainland China (China Equine Cultural Festival). Each event cost USD1 million+. Show less

• CEO of a multiple disciplinary consultancy providing personalized communication service to Australian based companies and international companies from the thoroughbred industry including Australian Jockey Club and Darley.

• Led marketing and media divisions of Australia’s biggest horse racing operation. Headhunted for a newly created role to provide (i) ‘local understanding’ to an Irish run international operation and to (ii) directly advise principal Tom Magnier on marketing, customer service and media strategy.

• Flying Start is two-year, full time management and leadership programme designed and funded by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum (Ruler of Dubai & Vice President of the UAE). Specializing in the international thoroughbred industry, it incorporates industry internships and mentoring from senior personnel within Sheikh Mohammed’s thoroughbred £20 billion equine empire which spans six countries and has won 5,000+ races worldwide. One of 12 selected from hundreds of applicants… Show more • Flying Start is two-year, full time management and leadership programme designed and funded by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum (Ruler of Dubai & Vice President of the UAE). Specializing in the international thoroughbred industry, it incorporates industry internships and mentoring from senior personnel within Sheikh Mohammed’s thoroughbred £20 billion equine empire which spans six countries and has won 5,000+ races worldwide. One of 12 selected from hundreds of applicants internationally annually. Show less

• Multi award-winning sports journalist at Australia’s most read newspapers. Member of the 2000 Sydney Olympic and 2003 Rugby World Cup coverage teams.