Our Team
We have one of the largest local teams on the ground in Asia covering private equity.
Kenneth Leong
Partner, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer
About
Kenneth Leong joined Axiom Asia in 2017. Kenneth was previously a Senior Vice President of Corporate Accounting at GIC, leading the company’s statutory and management reporting function and overseeing the day-to-day operations of its finance department across 10 countries. In his 14 years at GIC, Kenneth was promoted through a variety of finance roles, gaining exposure to different asset classes including private equity. Before GIC, he spent 2.5 years as an auditor with Deloitte.
Kenneth graduated from Nanyang Technological University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Accountancy. He is fluent in English and Chinese.
Angela Tan
Financial Controller
Education
- Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University,
Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) and Bachelor of Business (Economics and Finance) with Distinction.
About
Angela Tan joined Axiom Asia in April 2009 as Finance Manager. Angela has over 18 years of banking experience in different international banking institutions. Prior to joining Axiom, Angela worked for RBS Coutts in Singapore for eight years.
Angela has a Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) and Bachelor of Business (Economics and Finance) with Distinction from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University (RMIT). Angela reads and writes English and Chinese and speaks several Chinese dialects.
Andrew Choo
Senior Vice President
About
Andrew Choo joined Axiom Asia in 2016 as Compliance Manager. Andrew is responsible for ensuring Axiom conducts business in accordance with all securities laws and in a highly ethical manner. Prior to joining Axiom, Andrew was Head of Compliance in NN Investment Partners (Singapore) Ltd. Andrew has over 10 years of compliance experience at various asset management firms.
Andrew holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) from the National University of Singapore. He is a certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS). Andrew reads and writes English and Chinese and speaks several Chinese dialects.
Charis Ong
Vice President
About
Charis Ong joined Axiom Asia in 2021. Prior to joining Axiom, Charis was previously a Manager at ComplianceAsia Consulting, where she was responsible for leading prospect meetings for MAS license applications and ongoing compliance support services, as well as assisting clients in conducting AML risk assessments. Charis previously worked in the Corporate and Commercial department at law firm Characterist LLC.
Charis holds a Bachelor of Law from University of Nottingham with Second Upper Class Honours. She reads and writes English and Chinese.
About
Kenneth Leong joined Axiom Asia in 2017. Kenneth was previously a Senior Vice President of Corporate Accounting at GIC, leading the company’s statutory and management reporting function and overseeing the day-to-day operations of its finance department across 10 countries. In his 14 years at GIC, Kenneth was promoted through a variety of finance roles, gaining exposure to different asset classes including private equity. Before GIC, he spent 2.5 years as an auditor with Deloitte.
Kenneth graduated from Nanyang Technological University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Accountancy. He is fluent in English and Chinese.
Education
- Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University,
Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) and Bachelor of Business (Economics and Finance) with Distinction.
About
Angela Tan joined Axiom Asia in April 2009 as Finance Manager. Angela has over 18 years of banking experience in different international banking institutions. Prior to joining Axiom, Angela worked for RBS Coutts in Singapore for eight years.
Angela has a Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) and Bachelor of Business (Economics and Finance) with Distinction from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University (RMIT). Angela reads and writes English and Chinese and speaks several Chinese dialects.
About
Andrew Choo joined Axiom Asia in 2016 as Compliance Manager. Andrew is responsible for ensuring Axiom conducts business in accordance with all securities laws and in a highly ethical manner. Prior to joining Axiom, Andrew was Head of Compliance in NN Investment Partners (Singapore) Ltd. Andrew has over 10 years of compliance experience at various asset management firms.
Andrew holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) from the National University of Singapore. He is a certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS). Andrew reads and writes English and Chinese and speaks several Chinese dialects.
About
Charis Ong joined Axiom Asia in 2021. Prior to joining Axiom, Charis was previously a Manager at ComplianceAsia Consulting, where she was responsible for leading prospect meetings for MAS license applications and ongoing compliance support services, as well as assisting clients in conducting AML risk assessments. Charis previously worked in the Corporate and Commercial department at law firm Characterist LLC.
Charis holds a Bachelor of Law from University of Nottingham with Second Upper Class Honours. She reads and writes English and Chinese.
Wan Ching Foong, CA
Vice President
About
Wan Ching Foong joined Axiom Asia in 2019. Prior to joining Axiom, Wan Ching was with General Atlantic Fund Management where she managed financial reporting for funds totaling to US$3.8B AUM. She also supported China and India deal acquisitions and divestments, and ensured statutory and tax compliance.
Prior to General Atlantic, she was a Finance Executive at Xander Investment Management where she managed fund accounting and operations for multiple real estate private equity funds. Wan Ching also previously worked as an Audit Senior at Ernst & Young.
Wan Ching holds a Master of Finance from Singapore University of Social Sciences. She is a member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants. Wan Ching is fluent in English and Chinese.
Beatrice Sim
Assistant Vice President
Education
- National University of Singapore, Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting and Finance)
About
Beatrice joined Axiom Asia in 2024. Prior to joining Axiom, Beatrice worked as a Finance and Compliance Manager at Genting Ventures. She was responsible for the monitoring of portfolio performance, preparing fund reports, managing capital calls, and ensuring compliance with MAS regulations. She was also previously an Audit Manager at KPMG Singapore. Beatrice graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Business Administration, majoring in Accounting and Finance. She is fluent in both English and Chinese.
Jia Jun Tham
Associate
Education
- Nanyang Technological University, Bachelor of Accountancy
About
Jia Jun Tham joined Axiom Asia in 2022 as a Finance Associate in the Finance Team. Prior to joining Axiom, Jia Jun was an Associate at Revantage Asia where he managed a team to deliver Real Estate Fund performance and financial reports to the Blackstone Group. He also reviewed the work of fund accountants and provided technical expertise to assist them in the management of the Real Estate offshore SPVs. Prior to Revantage Asia, he was a Senior Fund Accountant at Citco supporting the Private Equity department, as well as an Auditor at Moore Singapore.
Jia Jun holds a Bachelor of Accountancy from Nanyang Technological University. He is also a member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants. He is fluent in English and Chinese.
Charmaine Tay
Associate
Education
- Nanyang Polytechnic Singapore, Diploma in Accountancy & Taxation
- Institute of Technical Education, Certificate in Business Studies (Accounting)
About
Charmaine Tay joined Axiom Asia in 2015. Prior to joining Axiom, Charmaine held positions at Hauni Singapore, Millward Brown and Far East Organization in the accounts department handling invoices, payments and accounting systems.
Charmaine holds a Diploma in Accountancy & Taxation from Nanyang Polytechnic Singapore. She reads and writes English, Chinese and speaks several Chinese dialects.
About
Wan Ching Foong joined Axiom Asia in 2019. Prior to joining Axiom, Wan Ching was with General Atlantic Fund Management where she managed financial reporting for funds totaling to US$3.8B AUM. She also supported China and India deal acquisitions and divestments, and ensured statutory and tax compliance.
Prior to General Atlantic, she was a Finance Executive at Xander Investment Management where she managed fund accounting and operations for multiple real estate private equity funds. Wan Ching also previously worked as an Audit Senior at Ernst & Young.
Wan Ching holds a Master of Finance from Singapore University of Social Sciences. She is a member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants. Wan Ching is fluent in English and Chinese.
Education
- National University of Singapore, Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting and Finance)
About
Beatrice joined Axiom Asia in 2024. Prior to joining Axiom, Beatrice worked as a Finance and Compliance Manager at Genting Ventures. She was responsible for the monitoring of portfolio performance, preparing fund reports, managing capital calls, and ensuring compliance with MAS regulations. She was also previously an Audit Manager at KPMG Singapore. Beatrice graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Business Administration, majoring in Accounting and Finance. She is fluent in both English and Chinese.
Education
- Nanyang Technological University, Bachelor of Accountancy
About
Jia Jun Tham joined Axiom Asia in 2022 as a Finance Associate in the Finance Team. Prior to joining Axiom, Jia Jun was an Associate at Revantage Asia where he managed a team to deliver Real Estate Fund performance and financial reports to the Blackstone Group. He also reviewed the work of fund accountants and provided technical expertise to assist them in the management of the Real Estate offshore SPVs. Prior to Revantage Asia, he was a Senior Fund Accountant at Citco supporting the Private Equity department, as well as an Auditor at Moore Singapore.
Jia Jun holds a Bachelor of Accountancy from Nanyang Technological University. He is also a member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants. He is fluent in English and Chinese.
Education
- Nanyang Polytechnic Singapore, Diploma in Accountancy & Taxation
- Institute of Technical Education, Certificate in Business Studies (Accounting)
About
Charmaine Tay joined Axiom Asia in 2015. Prior to joining Axiom, Charmaine held positions at Hauni Singapore, Millward Brown and Far East Organization in the accounts department handling invoices, payments and accounting systems.
Charmaine holds a Diploma in Accountancy & Taxation from Nanyang Polytechnic Singapore. She reads and writes English, Chinese and speaks several Chinese dialects.
Chrisna Koh
Associate
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Karen Neo
Finance Officer
Education
About
Karen Neo joins Axiom Asia as a Finance Officer. Prior to joining Axiom, Karen was previously a Finance Officer at Union Bancaire Privee, where she was responsible for monitoring daily liquidity and regulatory limits, accounts payable and staff claim processes and assisted in month-end financial closing tasks. She also previously held accounting and finance roles in China Construction Bank and Coutts & Co Ltd.
Karen holds LCCI qualifications in Higher Accounting and Higher Auditing. She reads and writes English and Chinese.
May Wong
Vice President
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Ivy Lai
Executive Manager
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Karen Neo joins Axiom Asia as a Finance Officer. Prior to joining Axiom, Karen was previously a Finance Officer at Union Bancaire Privee, where she was responsible for monitoring daily liquidity and regulatory limits, accounts payable and staff claim processes and assisted in month-end financial closing tasks. She also previously held accounting and finance roles in China Construction Bank and Coutts & Co Ltd.
Karen holds LCCI qualifications in Higher Accounting and Higher Auditing. She reads and writes English and Chinese.
Doreen Fernandez
Manager
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Haze Toh
Officer
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Vanggie Wong
Team Administrator
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Pamela Lim
Team Administrator
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Jasmine Seng
Team Administrator
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Ang Yilin
Team Administrator