Chia Howe Chang
About Chia Howe Chang
Chia Howe Chang is a Business Development professional at FM Global with extensive experience in engineering and business development across multiple countries.
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Chia Howe Chang currently holds a role in Business Development at FM Global. He has been with the company since 2014 and works out of Singapore.
Professional Background
Chia Howe Chang has a diverse professional background, holding positions across various sectors and countries. He commenced his career at CPG Corporation, serving as a Senior Consultant Engineer and Business Development Manager from 1996 to 2004 in Singapore and India. He then joined FM Global as an Engineering Consultant from 2004 to 2008 in Singapore. After that, he served as SVP at Hermes Capital Advisors, LLC from 2008 to 2011 covering Hong Kong and China. He also worked as a Director at Soil Investigation Pte Ltd from 2011 to 2014 before returning to FM Global in a business development role.
Educational Background
Chia Howe Chang has a robust educational background in both engineering and finance. He earned his Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Civil Engineering from The University of Sheffield, completing his studies between 1992 and 1995. Later, he pursued a Master's Degree in Finance at University College Dublin from 2011 to 2013. He also attended Raffles Junior College (1988-1989) and Raffles Institution (1984-1987), completing his earlier education at Catholic High (1978-1983).
International Work Experience
Chia Howe Chang has accumulated extensive international work experience over the course of his career. He has undertaken professional roles in various countries including Singapore, Hong Kong, China, and India. This international exposure has allowed him to gain a diverse perspective on both engineering and business development.
Expertise in Business Development and Engineering
Chia Howe Chang possesses profound expertise in both engineering and business development. Initially working as an engineering consultant, he transitioned into business development roles, accumulating considerable experience. His dual background supports a unique approach to business development in the risk management sector, particularly aligning with FM Global's risk management philosophy since 2014.