CEO's Business Review

CEO’S MESSAGE

Dear Shareholders, Colleagues and Friends,

I am thankful and humbled to be appointed the Chief Executive Officer of Uni-Asia. For the past three years, Mr. Kenji Fukuyado has been optimising Uni-Asia’s portfolio and enhancing the Group’s strategic orientation to forge a path towards a more profitable and sustainable future. The Uni-Asia that I inherit from Mr. Fukuyado boasts a strong balance sheet, healthy cash position, reduced debt, and a robust asset mix. As we navigate an external environment marked by numerous uncertainties – from climate change and geopolitical strife to macroeconomic volatility – we at Uni-Asia stand united and resolute. We are prepared to confront these challenges head-on, with a firm belief in our collective strength to not just endure but triumph.

Please allow me to introduce myself briefly. I have been with Uni-Asia since its inception, leading initiatives across various sectors, including distressed assets, property investments, and, more recently, serving as an Executive Director since 2018. I am well-acquainted with Uni-Asia’s strengths and the challenges we face, and I am committed to steering us through these complexities with the same tenacity that has been the hallmark of our journey so far.

Building on the solid foundation established by previous CEOs, I am committed to guiding Uni-Asia into its next growth phase. This will involve revisiting our investment framework to integrate sustainability considerations, enhancing staff training to elevate their skills, and capitalising on emerging technologies to maximise our returns.

Uni-Asia has a strong, hardworking team supported by a network of reliable partners. We are in a much better shape than we were before. Together, we will overcome all challenges and propel ourselves to new heights. I am excited about what we can achieve together and look forward to working with you in the years to come.