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QUALITY & STANDARDS

Our
People

OUR PEOPLE

A Team with Experience and Vision

One Team. Many Tables. Always Family.

At Far Ocean, we’re more than colleagues — we’re a family built around food, trust, and shared dreams. Some of us grew up here. Others found their way through passion and purpose. But all of us believe in the same thing: that good food connects people.
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We laugh together, we solve problems side by side, and we celebrate every win — big or small — with the same heart.
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From our first cold room to today’s global reach, it’s the people that make Far Ocean feel like home. And around here, there’s always room at the table.

Our Board of Directors

Quek Cheok Boon
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Far Ocean's Founder

Far Ocean REIT Business

Quek Peng Hock, Henry

Group Chairman

Far Ocean F&B Business

Quek Lee Tiam, Judy

Vice Chairwoman

Far Ocean Energy Business

Our Team

The Minds Behind the Vision

Our PEOPLE

Mr. Henry Quek (郭炳福)
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

‍🌐 Regional Focus: United States, Canada, Brazil, Russia
‍📧 henryquek@farocean.com.sg
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Henry Quek is CEO of Far Ocean Group and a pioneer of Asia’s global seafood trade. With over five decades of industry leadership, Henry personally steers the Group’s largest market—North America—managing key partnerships with Trident Seafoods, Tri Marine, Walmart, Amazon, and Costco. His steady leadership and long-term view have made Far Ocean a trusted name from the Pacific Northwest to Brazil’s Atlantic ports.

Known for his quiet strength and disciplined foresight, Henry has also played a key role in unlocking China’s e-commerce sector through JD.com. Today, he continues to lead by example—anchoring Far Ocean’s growth with humility, trust, and a global standard of excellence.

‍Mr. Jordan Quek (郭睿明)
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

‍🌐 Regional Focus: European Union & United Kingdom
‍📧 jordanquek@farocean.com.sg

Jordan Quek serves as CFO of Far Ocean Group, where he led the Group’s breakthrough into the United Kingdom and European Union—two of the world’s most demanding food markets. Through years of quiet execution, he secured full EU and UK export approvals and successfully opened doors to major retailers including Aldi, Lidl, Tesco, Marks & Spencer, and Kaufland.

Jordan also forged a long-term supply partnership with Marubeni, one of Japan’s Big Four trading houses—further anchoring Far Ocean’s global credibility. With sharp financial discipline and regulatory fluency, Jordan has positioned Far Ocean as a trusted premium seafood supplier across Europe.

Mr. Jerrold Quek (郭睿智)
Chief Operating Officer (COO)

‍🌐 Regional Focus: Southeast Asia, Australia, Japan, Singapore
‍📧 jerroldquek@farocean.com.sg

Jerrold Quek leads Far Ocean’s operational expansion across Asia-Pacific with a clear focus on Japan, South Korea, Thailand, and Australia. He has secured direct partnerships with Gyoren Hokkaido and retail leader Lotte in Korea, deepening the Group’s footprint in two of the region’s most demanding seafood markets.

In Thailand, he has built strategic alignment with Thai Union for upstream synergies, while in Australia, he drives retail supply chain integration with the Woolworths Group. With calm precision and future-first thinking, Jerrold is building a next-gen food enterprise—digitally enabled, regionally embedded, and globally respected.

Ms. Isabelle Cheng (程伊蓮)
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)

🌐 Regional Focus: China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan
📧 isabellecheng@farocean.com.sg‍

Isabelle Cheng leads Far Ocean’s commercial strategy across Greater China with sharp instinct and unshakable execution. A veteran in trade finance and cross-border market entry, she has opened doors into some of Asia’s most formidable retail ecosystems—Walmart China, Alibaba’s Hema, JD.com’s 7FRESH, RT-Mart, and Yonghui.
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Formerly Regional Commercial Director at Maersk and VP of Asia Trade at HSBC, Isabelle combines boardroom fluency with frontline pace. Whether negotiating shelf space in Hema’s live seafood tanks or aligning supply flows into JD’s high-speed cold chain, she meets pressure with precision.

Ms. Jessica Miller
Managing Director, USDA Trade & America Expansion
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‍🌐 Nationality: American 🇺🇸
‍📧 jessicamiller@farocean.com.sg
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Jessica is an accomplished corporate strategist with over 15 years of experience in international market development, supply chain optimisation, and M&A advisory. she oversees expansion across the America, Brazil and Canada, with a focus on high-growth verticals and cross-border integration.

Previously with a Fortune 500 logistics firm, Jessica has led strategic transformation projects across LATAM and the UK. Her analytical depth, operational insight, and proven track record in global food systems make her a key force in Far Ocean’s international leadership team.
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Mr. Thiago Rafael de Souza Ramos
Director, LATAM Trade & Africa Expansion

‍🌐 Nationality: Brazilian 🇧🇷📧 thiagoramos@farocean.com.sg

Thiago leads Far Ocean’s trade strategy and expansion across Latin America, with a deep focus on Brazil, Chile, and Argentina. With over a decade of experience in regional commodity trade, food logistics, and bilateral export frameworks, he plays a pivotal role in connecting South American producers to Far Ocean’s global cold chain network.

Fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, and English, Thiago brings both cultural fluency and commercial acumen to the table—building high-trust partnerships that power Far Ocean’s growing LATAM presence.

Ms. Natalia Petrova (Наталья Петрова)
Director, Russia Market Development

‍🌐 Nationality: Russian 🇷🇺📧 nataliapetrova@farocean.com.sg

Natalia Petrova leads Far Ocean’s strategy and market expansion across the Russian Federation, leveraging over 15 years of experience in high-level trade, government relations, and private-sector negotiation. Deeply connected across Moscow’s commercial networks and regional logistics hubs, she has built a reputation as a trusted operator with direct access to decision-makers in retail, import, and inspection agencies.
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Fluent in both policy and procurement, Natalia ensures Far Ocean’s position as a premium, compliant, and reliable partner across one of the world’s most regulated markets.

Mr. Liam O’Connor
Director, North America Operations

🌐 Nationality: 🇨🇦 Canadian📧 liamoconnor@farocean.com.sg

Born and raised in Vancouver, Liam O’Connor leads Far Ocean’s operations across Canada and the United States with a distinctly Canadian edge: practical, principled, and performance-driven. With a background in international trade, cross-border compliance, and supply chain optimisation, Liam has spent the past decade navigating the complexities of North American logistics—from Atlantic ports to Pacific distribution hubs.
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Whether it’s trade negotiations or operational rollouts, Liam brings clarity, structure, and strategic calm.

Ms. Amira Hassan (أميرة حسن)
Country Head, United Arab Emirates

‍🌐 Nationality: Egyptian 🇪🇬📧 amirahassan@farocean.com.sg

Amira Hassan leads Far Ocean’s expansion in the UAE with legal precision and strategic clarity. With over 15 years of experience across MENA’s regulatory and corporate landscape, she brings deep expertise in cross-border structuring, compliance, and government liaison.

Her strength lies in navigating complexity—whether securing foreign investment approvals or aligning local partnerships with global governance. Grounded in trust and driven by long-term value, Amira anchors Far Ocean’s position in the Gulf with credibility, foresight, and cultural fluency.

Ms. Sophia Tanaka (田中ソフィア)
Country Head, Japan

‍🌐 Nationality: Japanese 🇯🇵📧 sophiatanaka@farocean.com.sg

Sophia Tanaka brings over a decade of experience bridging global supply chains with Japan’s uniquely high standards. A Tokyo native and Waseda graduate, she built her early career at Aeon Group, where she led strategic imports and EU-Japan trade integration.

Known for her calm precision and cultural fluency, Sophia excels at navigating complex regulation, building trust with top-tier retailers, and translating global ambition into local execution. Behind her quiet confidence is a relentless drive to get things right—and get them done.

Mr. Brian Washington (Baraka)
Country Head, United States

‍🌐 Nationality: African-American 🇺🇸📧 brianwashington@farocean.com.sg

Brian Washington leads Far Ocean’s U.S. operations with over two decades of leadership in American retail, food safety, and regulatory strategy. Formerly a senior executive at Walmart, he built national programs in sourcing, compliance, and cold chain logistics—earning industry trust across USDA, FDA, and ESG boards.

Grounded, respected, and results-driven—Brian anchors Far Ocean’s next chapter in North America.

Ms. Stephanie Yuen (沈思颖)
Country Head, China

‍🌐 Nationality: Shanghai 🇨🇳 stephanieyuen@farocean.com.sg

Born and raised in Shanghai, Stephanie Yuen leads China operations with sharp local intelligence and global alignment. With over a decade in cross-border logistics and food retail, she navigates regulatory shifts, channel complexity, and stakeholder trust with steady command.

Her strength lies in connecting capital, compliance, and consumer trends—bridging Far Ocean’s global supply chain with China’s fast-evolving market.
Fluent in execution, fluent in trust—Stephanie anchors Far Ocean’s presence in the region with quiet precision and long-view momentum.

Mr. Chen Wei (陈伟)
President, Southeast Asia

‍🌐 Nationality: Chinese 🇨🇳
‍📧 chenwei@farocean.com.sg

Mr. Chen Wei commands Far Ocean’s Southeast Asia strategy with over 25 years of senior leadership across ASEAN trade, public-private partnerships, and supply chain transformation. A former Commercial Attaché to the Chinese Embassy in Jakarta and ex-VP of Asia-Pacific Operations at Cofco Group, he blends diplomatic precision with commercial firepower. Known for his policy fluency and execution under pressure,

Chen Wei bridges China’s institutional networks with ASEAN’s growth engines — aligning infrastructure, investment, and food resilience across the region.
His mandate: lead with foresight, scale responsibly, and anchor Far Ocean as a trusted regional force from Bangkok to Manila.

Ms. Isabelle Élodie Laurent
Vice President, European Union

‍🌐 French 🇫🇷 | Based in Paris
‍📧 isabellelaurent@farocean.com.sg

Isabelle Laurent shapes Far Ocean’s European operations with legal precision, commercial fluency, and pan-European perspective. Educated at Sciences Po Paris and holding a Master’s degree in International Trade Law from the University of Geneva, she is a multilingual strategist fluent in French, German, Spanish, and English.
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With over 15 years of experience in regulatory alignment, cross-border retail execution, and EU trade governance, Isabelle bridges legal frameworks with real-world commercial access. Her expertise spans complex import regimes, FMCG compliance, and high-barrier retail negotiations—making her a vital force behind Far Ocean’s presence across the continent. Whether navigating Brussels’ legal corridors or structuring multi-market launches, she delivers with pace, clarity, and unmistakable authority.

Ms. Jessica Lee (이제시카)
Vice President, South Korea

‍🌐 Nationality : South Korea 🇰🇷
‍📧 jessicalee@farocean.com.sg

Jessica Lee represents the next generation of strategic leadership at Far Ocean—young, globally trained, and already shaping the Group’s expansion across Northeast Asia. A Columbia University graduate fluent in Korean, English, and Mandarin, she combines Wall Street precision with deep cultural fluency, having grown up between Seoul, Los Angeles, and New York.

Before joining Far Ocean, she held key roles at CJ Logistics and Goldman Sachs Asia, managing cross-border trade portfolios, government affairs, and logistics reform initiatives. At Far Ocean, Jessica has been instrumental in opening regulatory and commercial pathways in South Korea—securing government accreditations, landing major institutional accounts, and positioning the brand at the forefront of one of Asia’s most exacting markets. Equal parts tactician and operator, she brings speed, credibility, and fresh authority to the Group’s regional strategy.

Mr. Takeshi Saito (斉藤剛)
Vice President, Japan

‍🌐 Nationality: Japan 🇯🇵
‍📧 takeshisaito@farocean.com.sg

Takeshi Saito drives Far Ocean’s Japan operations with a rare blend of policy depth, trade intelligence, and operational discipline. Educated at Kyoto University and the London School of Economics, he brings over 15 years of cross-sector experience in supply chain strategy, bilateral trade policy, and energy-transition logistics—spanning both government advisory and corporate execution.

Before joining Far Ocean, Takeshi served as Director of Asia Strategy at Mitsubishi Logistics, where he led strategic accounts across Southeast Asia and helped shape Japan’s next-generation trade infrastructure. Under 50 and already a trusted figure in Tokyo’s logistics and policy circles, he brings calm authority and quiet foresight to one of the world’s most demanding markets—anchoring Far Ocean’s position with integrity, precision, and long-term strategic vision.

Mr. David Mwangi (Mtoto wa Múicií)
Director of Global Seafood Operations

🌐 Nationality: Kenyan 🇰🇪
📧 davidmwangi@farocean.com.sg

David Mwangi brings over 25 years of frontline experience in sea-to-shore operations, anchoring Far Ocean’s global seafood infrastructure with precision, integrity, and hard-earned mastery. Born along Kenya’s coastal fisheries and forged by decades in deep-sea logistics, David now oversees multi-country seafood plant operations—from vessel offloading and HACCP compliance to lean packaging workflows and export dispatch.

His leadership ensures every process meets global certification, crew accountability, and operational continuity. Trusted from Mombasa to Manila, David is more than a manager—he is the standard-bearer for execution under pressure, and the reason Far Ocean’s seafood division delivers excellence not just on paper, but in practice.

Ms. Priscilla Nair (Priyanka Nair)
Director of Global Customer Experience

🌐 Nationality: Singaporean-Indian 🇸🇬
📧 priscillanair@farocean.com.sg

Priscilla Nair architects the customer experience backbone of Far Ocean—spanning online platforms, institutional contracts, and high-volume fulfilment across global markets. With over 15 years in customer systems and CX transformation, she leads with precision, empathy, and commercial clarity.

From strategic complaint recovery to last-mile delivery trust, Priscilla builds frameworks that turn friction into loyalty and service into reputation. Whether handling a cross-border recall or scaling during peak demand, her leadership ensures every customer journey—retail or trade—is met with consistency, speed, and human care. Her mandate: elevate the experience, protect the brand, and ensure no client is ever left behind.

Mr. Nguyen Van Minh (阮文明)
Director of Global Fleet & Sea Operations
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🌐 Nationality: Vietnamese 🇻🇳📧 nguyenminh@farocean.com.sg

Nguyen Van Minh (阮文明) commands Far Ocean’s global fishing fleets with the precision of a seasoned captain and the foresight of a marine strategist. With decades at sea and deep roots in Vietnam’s coastal fishing communities, he now oversees vessel operations, maritime compliance, and catch-to-port execution across Southeast Asia, the Pacific, and West Africa.
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Respected by crews and regulators alike, Minh ensures every voyage meets international standards in sustainability, safety, and yield integrity. From shipyard to high seas, he leads with calm authority — anchoring Far Ocean’s reputation as a disciplined and forward-looking operator in global seafood harvest.

Ms. Sara Müller (Sara Johanna Müller)
Director of Quality & Product Standards

🌐 Nationality: German 🇩🇪
📧 saramuller@farocean.com.sg

Sara Müller oversees product quality, food safety, and standards enforcement across Far Ocean’s global protein value chain. A graduate of the University of Bremen with a degree in Food Science and certified in both HACCP and ISO 22000 implementation, she brings over 15 years of deep technical experience from Europe’s most advanced seafood and cold-chain markets.

Her expertise covers end-to-end quality—from live fish transport protocols and microbial audits to fillet yield optimization and EU regulatory compliance. Sara doesn’t just enforce standards—she designs and engineers them, ensuring every product meets the most demanding global expectations. Her work anchors Far Ocean’s reputation for precision, reliability, and export-grade trust across every cut, container, and audit.

Ms. Shirley Hsu (許雅玲)
Chief People Officer (CPO)

🌐 Nationality: Taiwanese 🇹🇼
📧 shirlyhsu@farocean.com.sg

Shirley Hsu leads Far Ocean’s people and culture strategy, with over two decades of experience in senior HR leadership roles across multinational manufacturing, logistics, and foodservice organisations. A certified HR professional and graduate of the National Taiwan University with postgraduate credentials in Organisational Development, she is known for balancing structural discipline with human empathy.

Her leadership spans talent acquisition, workforce transformation, and executive coaching—creating environments where people perform, grow, and belong. Shirley’s approach is built on trust, inclusion, and long-term leadership development. Under her care, Far Ocean continues to evolve as a people-first organisation—one where culture drives results, and every team member feels respected, empowered, and ready to lead.

Mr. Benjamin Lee (이준호)
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

🌐 Nationality: South Korean 🇰🇷
📧 benjaminlee@farocean.com.sg

Benjamin Lee oversees Far Ocean’s enterprise technology strategy, driving digital transformation, automation, and traceability across global operations. A graduate of KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) with a dual background in Computer Engineering and Supply Chain Systems, he holds certifications in Enterprise Architecture (TOGAF) and Cloud Infrastructure (AWS Solutions Architect).

His 18-year career spans South Korea’s leading technology conglomerates and Silicon Valley’s most agile tech environments—bringing together infrastructure mastery and executional speed. Under his guidance, Far Ocean has implemented IoT-powered systems, real-time visibility tools, and advanced cold chain automation—cementing its reputation as a next-generation supply chain operator.

Ms. Natalie Wong (黃慧妍)
Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO)

🌐 Nationality: Hong Kong 🇭🇰
‍📧 nataliewong@farocean.com.sg

Natalie Wong shapes Far Ocean’s global sustainability and ESG strategy with over 15 years of experience in environmental policy, corporate responsibility, and sustainable supply chain governance. She holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Management from the University of Hong Kong and is a certified GRI Standards practitioner and LEED-accredited professional.
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Her expertise spans regulatory frameworks across the EU, ASEAN, and East Asia—aligning Far Ocean’s operations with the EU Green Deal, UN SDG benchmarks, and regional decarbonization targets. Natalie’s work embeds sustainability into the Group’s procurement, packaging, waste management, and carbon disclosures—ensuring Far Ocean stays ahead of evolving global compliance while operating with transparency, accountability, and purpose.

Ms. Claire Bennett (Claz)
Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)

🌐 Nationality: Australian 🇦🇺
‍📧 clairebennett@farocean.com.sg
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Claire Bennett drives Far Ocean’s global brand and digital strategy with over 18 years of experience in FMCG, e-commerce, and international brand expansion. A graduate of Monash University with a Master’s in Integrated Marketing Communications, she has held leadership roles across global marketing teams in the UK, China, and Southeast Asia—including with digital giants like JD.com, where she helped bridge premium food brands into China’s e-commerce ecosystem.

Her campaigns have scaled across borders, cultures, and platforms—blending creativity with data to accelerate brand equity and market penetration. Claire’s work connects every touchpoint—from packaging and pricing to platform presence and channel loyalty—ensuring Far Ocean’s brand stands for freshness, trust, and premium experience across both retail and institutional markets.

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