Hor Weng Yew

Mr. Hor Weng Yew is currently the Managing Director & CEO of Pacific Carriers Limited (PCL), the shipping arm of the Kuok Group based in Singapore. In his years in PCL, he has been leading the transformation of the organisation and business portfolio diversification, underscoring a renewed and dedicated focus on process excellence, strategy-driven decision-making and talent development. He is constantly seeking opportunities to integrate shipping services with customers’ supply chains and maintains a keen openness to innovative business ideas, technology and data intelligence.

Mr. Hor actively supports PCL’s contribution to the vibrancy of the Singapore maritime ecosystem. In recent years, PCL has participated in consecutive Maritime Port Authority (MPA) Smart Port Challenges, sharing problem statements and mentoring start-ups. He also sits on the advisory board of NTU Maritime programme and provides relevant industry insights towards the development of future maritime talents. Mr. Hor is Chairman of the Singapore Maritime Foundation as well as a member of the Board of Directors of Gard P&I Club Bermuda and a member of the Singapore War Risk Mutual Committee.

Mr. Hor’s experience in maritime started in Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) in various capacities including strategy, business planning, ship-finance structuring and management of general cargo, drybulk and tanker shipping businesses. He was involved in the entrepreneurial start-up of American Eagle Tankers (AET), which has grown into a leading global tanker shipping company. He led AET as President & Chief Executive Officer between 2009-2015.

Mr. Hor was schooled in Economics from the National University of Singapore, holds a Master of Science in Shipping, Trade & Finance (with Distinction) from the City University Business School and participated in the INSEAD Advanced Management Programme in France.