Saw Phaik Hwa facts for kids
Saw Phaik Hwa (simplified Chinese: 苏碧华; traditional Chinese: 蘇碧華; pinyin: Sū Bìhuá) was born in 1957 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She is a well-known business leader from Singapore. She was the head of SMRT Corporation for many years. Before that, she worked for nearly two decades at DFS Venture Singapore.
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About Saw Phaik Hwa
Her Early Life and Education
Saw Phaik Hwa studied biochemistry at the University of Singapore. She earned a special degree called an "honours degree" in this subject. Biochemistry is the study of the chemical processes that happen inside living things.
Her Career Journey
Saw Phaik Hwa has had a long and successful career leading different companies. She is known for her work as a "corporate executive," which means she held important leadership roles in large businesses.
Working at DFS Ventures
From 1984 to 2002, Saw Phaik Hwa worked at DFS Venture Singapore (Pte) Ltd. She was a "Regional President" there. This means she was in charge of the company's operations in a large area or region. She left DFS Venture in 2002.
Leading SMRT Corporation
In 2002, Saw Phaik Hwa became the President of SMRT Corporation. SMRT runs Singapore's public transport system, including trains and buses.
In December 2011, there were two major train breakdowns. These incidents caused many people to be stuck and unable to travel. They were the most serious breakdowns since the train system began in 1987. Because of public concern, Saw Phaik Hwa decided to step down from her role at SMRT. She officially resigned as a director of SMRT on January 6, 2012. After she left, Desmond Kuek, a former Army General, took over her position.
Time at Auric Pacific
On May 1, 2012, Saw Phaik Hwa became the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Auric Pacific. A CEO is the highest-ranking executive in a company. Auric Pacific is a food company that owns popular brands like Delifrance, Sunshine, and Food Junction. She worked there until she retired from that position on April 30, 2015.
