OUR TEAM
Choong Zhen Mao holds a Degree in Bachelor of Accountancy from Nanyang Technological University. He is the Executive Director of Grandeur Trading & Services Pte Ltd and Equatorial Marine Fuel Management Services Pte Ltd, and has been with the Group for over 13 years. The Group is a reputable physical bunker supplier in Singapore accredited by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and currently owns and operates a fleet of around twenty vessels, averaging a monthly bunker delivered volume of close to 400,000MT.
As a visionary leader, he has also diversified the Group’s portfolio by expanding into the sales of gas oil in 2016. This strategic move is also advantageous for the Group in coping with the 2020 IMO Sulphur Regulations.
Another of Zhen Mao’s vision for the Group is to digitalise its current logistics operations in order to achieve efficiency in the planning of the vessel operations. He is personally involved from the start-up of the project group and now the Technology Department continues to be an integral part of the Company’s digitalisation efforts under the current management team.
Zhen Mao is very active in the Bunker Industry. He was part of the Steering committee in SIBCON, 2018, representing bunker suppliers and operators. He is often sought for his views in various bunkering matters such as Impact of MFM at IBIA Convention, 2017, and has attended many conferences/seminars as guest speaker over the years.
Kieran is a founding partner and director of Aurum Gravis, specialised in investment management and client coverage, investing in Singapore and Australia.
He was the Head of Client Coverage in Firmus Capital, a Singapore based company with over AUM of $700m. There he oversaw the fund raising operation of Tesla Singapore, Le Quest Mall and a commercial asset in Perth. Apart from fund raising, Mr Wee also worked closely with the investment management team to oversee the strategies for improving the investment returns.
Prior to Firmus, Mr Wee served as a director at ZACD group, an integrated real estate and financial services company listed in Hong Kong. He was responsible with for engaging with individual and institutional investors to understand their type of investments requirements, and working closely with the investment management team to create a real estate fund. During his tenure he had managed over 15 real estate private equity developments funds invested into residential and industrial projects across Singapore and Australia.
Mr Wee holds a Masters in Business Admin from the University of Northampton.
Mark Oh is a real estate business and project management leader who has accumulated more than 25 years’ experience in the industry. Graduating from the National University of Singapore with a 2nd Upper Honors degree in Real Estate, Mark started his career with JTC Corporation, the industrial developer of Singapore. He then accepted a posting to the Middle East for 3 years before moving back to Singapore, participating in the project team for the inaugural Formula One race with the Singapore Tourism Board.
He then moved on to a management role with E-Bridge Preschool, part of the Etonhouse Group. He was in charge of building Singapore’s first Large Childcare Centre in Punggol which can house 500 preschoolers
Prior to joining Aurum Gravis, Mark was with ZACD Group for more than 7 years. He started as Project Director and last held the posts of Deputy Chief Executive Director and Executive Director. He oversaw Project Acquisitions, Management and Investment Management. During his tenure with ZACD, he was involved in many successful project acquisitions, fund and project launches and sell out of these projects.
Siew Wei is a dedicated and experienced finance professional with over 15 years of experience in corporate and operational finance. She holds an Honours Degree of Bachelor of Arts in Accountancy and Financial Management, graduating with 2nd upper-class honours (Upper Division).
Siew Wei experience includes being a Finance Manager at a CMS licensed fund management company, Firmus Capital Pte Ltd. Her responsibility includes handling the Fund Administration function for assets under management totalling S$750 million. Prior to that, she served as the Group Finance Manager for a healthcare services provider listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX GEM).
Jerry graduated with a degree in Economics and Finance and has carved a career in the financial industry on both business and consumer level. For the past 7 years, he has transitioned from a stable banking career to a dynamic role as a fundraiser for investment projects ranging from commodities, land banking, crypto launches, forex, start-ups to exciting business ventures.
With more than $20 million raised from high-net-worth individuals, foreign investors and corporate investment arms, this track record provided him with valuable analytical skills and financial knowledge that will assist him further in assessing projects and communicating their potential to investors. He is fully dedicated to cultivating a strong pool of network and securing funds to support the organization’s mission and work.
He has strong communication skills to articulate project value, analytical skills to evaluate the financial viability of projects, networking abilities to build relationships with potential investors, and persuasive skills to effectively convince stakeholders about investment opportunities. Additionally, he has the knowledge of market trends and financial regulations which enhances and strengthens his relationship with his clients
With 6 years of experience in the financial industry, I have transitioned from banking to financial institution marketing, specializing in bancassurance, investments, insurance, and more. I have a strong track record of helping clients navigate complex processes such as premium financing and policy loans, while providing tailored financial planning for all client segments, including consumer, priority, and private clients. My dedication to excellence has earned me multiple awards, including MDRT, Top Advisor, and IDA, throughout my career. I also led a team of four advisors, fostering their growth while ensuring client-centric solutions. Additionally, I have a proven history of achieving significant capital gains for my clients' investment portfolios, consistently delivering exceptional value and results.
Esther has a wealth of experience working in major banks and family offices. She started off her career at a major bank investment banking team, originating, structuring, and the distribution of large Syndicated Loans, Bonds and Merger and Acquisition deals in the South Asia region.She also managed a Single Family Office and taken the company to greater heights with her investment strategies. As a strategic visionary entrepreneur, she is always curious to learn new things.
She holds a BBA (Hons) degree from NUS and a MBA degree.She has also spent a semester at Stanford University during her undergraduate days and also has a Fintech certificate from Harvard University .