• CEO, Mr Chan Eng Yew, has decided to step down for personal reasons
• Ms Jennica Chua will join Strategic Marine on 01 October 2026 as Chief Executive Officer.
• Ms Chua brings over 30 years of financial and operational leadership across statutory board, listed and private companies, with experience in international expansion, fundraising and complex cross-border transactions.

SINGAPORE, 28 September 2026 – Strategic Marine today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Mr Chan Eng Yew, has decided to step down from his position as CEO for personal reasons.

The leadership change will take effect on 01 October 2026.

Reflecting on his decision, Mr Chan said:

“I am grateful for the opportunity to have been part of Strategic Marine and for the support of our customers, partners and colleagues throughout my time with the company. I have decided that this is the right time to step down for personal reasons. I am proud of what we have achieved together and look forward to seeing Strategic Marine continue to grow and develop.”

Strategic Marine thanks Mr Chan for his leadership, contribution and commitment to the company and wishes him every success in his next chapter.

Ms Jennica Chua will join Strategic Marine on 01 October 2026 as Chief Executive Officer. Her career spans financial and operational leadership across the US, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Japan, China and Singapore, with experience in cross-border M&A, Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), global tax restructuring and global financial operations.

In the capital markets, she played a key role in two successful listings on the Singapore Exchange (SGX), leading the financial and compliance preparation, coordinating due diligence with banks and legal advisers, and managing responses to regulatory queries. She subsequently oversaw global fundraising initiatives focused on bringing strategic investors into the Group and played a pivotal role in securing SGX approval for a major cross-border M&A transaction involving the acquisition of a strategic supplier in China.

Ms Chua’s combination of financial and operational experience will support Strategic Marine as it strengthens its business foundations, enhances operational performance and pursues sustainable growth. She will also work with the management team to build on the company’s established capabilities and position Strategic Marine for its next phase of development.