SMRT chief Saw Phaik Hwa starts blog
Satish Cheney
inSing.com - 37 mins ago
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SMRT CEO Saw Phaik Hwa, who will be leaving her post soon to pursue her personal interests, has started a new blog titled, 'isaw – isphy'.
The 57-year-old was under intense scrutiny and criticism from the public following two massive rail network breakdowns late last year.
Netizens slammed her and demanded for her resignation.A photo(above) of her dressed as an empress and being carried by men went viral as well.
This is her maiden post:
"You must be wondering why I am starting this blog.
Well, a lot has happened in the last 9 years during my time as SMRT CEO.
When I was asked in 2002 to take up the SMRT post, I knew little about the company, as my last job took me away from Singapore quite a bit and my interaction was largely at an international commercial organisation serving travellers.
Since then, times have changed. I feel so much for SMRT and the men and women in the organisation who serve the nation selflessly every day.
In my final weeks as CEO, I will be taking a walk down memory lane, and moving on. So much has been said, many moments and words I will always remember. It is now the time for me to express my personal thoughts.
I will be sharing my life, reflecting on how the experience has changed me, and also talking about how I think SMRT has changed, what we were then and what we are today, and what the future holds for both of us.
In 2002 when I left DFS, I thought I would naturally move along the same retail industry which I have been in since my graduation in 1978. However, when the job opportunity at SMRT came along, I was open to explore.
It was perhaps the sense of adventure, challenge and freshness, which excited me. The board convinced me that they were ready for leadership that would bring the company to a real listed corporation with opportunities to find synergy in 2 newly merged organisations.
So I took the plunge, left my comfort zone and boarded a completely new train."
Satish Cheney
inSing.com - 37 mins ago
SMRT CEO Saw Phaik Hwa, who will be leaving her post soon to pursue her personal interests, has started a new blog titled, 'isaw – isphy'.
The 57-year-old was under intense scrutiny and criticism from the public following two massive rail network breakdowns late last year.
Netizens slammed her and demanded for her resignation.A photo(above) of her dressed as an empress and being carried by men went viral as well.
This is her maiden post:
"You must be wondering why I am starting this blog.
Well, a lot has happened in the last 9 years during my time as SMRT CEO.
When I was asked in 2002 to take up the SMRT post, I knew little about the company, as my last job took me away from Singapore quite a bit and my interaction was largely at an international commercial organisation serving travellers.
Since then, times have changed. I feel so much for SMRT and the men and women in the organisation who serve the nation selflessly every day.
In my final weeks as CEO, I will be taking a walk down memory lane, and moving on. So much has been said, many moments and words I will always remember. It is now the time for me to express my personal thoughts.
I will be sharing my life, reflecting on how the experience has changed me, and also talking about how I think SMRT has changed, what we were then and what we are today, and what the future holds for both of us.
In 2002 when I left DFS, I thought I would naturally move along the same retail industry which I have been in since my graduation in 1978. However, when the job opportunity at SMRT came along, I was open to explore.
It was perhaps the sense of adventure, challenge and freshness, which excited me. The board convinced me that they were ready for leadership that would bring the company to a real listed corporation with opportunities to find synergy in 2 newly merged organisations.
So I took the plunge, left my comfort zone and boarded a completely new train."
