First appointed : 21 August 1970

Last re-elected : 26 April 2021

Mr Albert Teo joined the Group as Non-Executive Director in 1970 and became an Executive Director in 1982, where he was responsible for the development of Amara Hotel, marking the Group’s entry into the hotel industry. Currently he serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, as well as a member of the Nominating Committee.

Mr Teo has been instrumental in spearheading the direction and development of the Group. He plays a pivotal role in the Group’s diversification and expansion strategy, particularly in broadening Amara’s earnings base through penetration within the Asian region.

As the Group’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Teo is passionately involved in the Group’s corporate developments, including the transformation of Amara Singapore, as well as the Group’s entry into the resort hotel business, Amara Sanctuary Resort, Sentosa.

Under his leadership, the Group’s recurring earnings have been further strengthened with the revamped and rebranded mall - 100 AM, located in the heart of the Tanjong Pagar district, which was successfully opened in November 2012. The Group’s recurring income streams have been broadened through projects such as Amara Bangkok, a business hotel development in Bangkok CBD, which was opened in 2015; Amara Signature Shanghai which opened in 2018; as well as 100 AM Shanghai which comprises an office building and retail centre. Mr Teo is committed in building the Amara brand as a homegrown Singaporean brand competing alongside international hospitality players. 

Mr Teo brings with him a wealth of experience to the Group. His past experience includes working with Pricewaterhouse (now known as PwC), an international public accounting firm; a large listed group involved in wholesaling, manufacturing and retailing; and an international bank in Singapore.

Mr Teo was a board member of Singapore Hotel Association (SHA) from September 2005 to November 2022 and served as its President from July 2015 to June 2019. Mr Teo was also Chairman of Singapore Hotel and Tourism Education Centre (SHATEC) from July 2006 to June 2015.

Mr Teo holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Western Australia and is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of London.