[(Absent from photo : Alain Mahillon (Maitre Echanson), May Ng (Vinothecaire), David Ong (Regent), Richard Lee (Regent), Tan Fong Kum (Grand Argentier). Nicola Lee (Secretaire).
Wong Kok Leong (present Maitre) - at far left of picture, Keith Kuo (immediate past Maitre) - 4th from left
Kok Leong has been a commandeur for several years with the Commanderie. He is a well travelled person and makes annual pilgrimages to Bordeaux and other parts of France. In Apr 2007 he was appointed as Maitre. It is a position that he has served and is still serving with distinction by advancing the knowledge of Bordeaux amongst members and non-members. This is done through various programmes such as Bordeaux trips and significant wine events, both formal and informal ones, that he has orchestrated.
Maitre Echanson
Alain Mahillon
Alain is a well known figure in the hotel industry. He runs the renowned Hilton hotel in Singapore. Alain is a strong supporter of wine and food developments.
Vinothecaire
May Ng
May joined the Commanderie in 2006. May is a successful businesswoman whose love for Bordeaux is only second to her husband.
Regent
Richard Lee
One cannot help but notice Richard as he strikes a gentlemanly pose with a glass of wine, Bordeaux of course, in his hand.
Secretaire
Nicola Lee
Nicola is a well known french wine buff beneath her lovely unassuming yet bubbly demeanour. A generous person with a big heart, which extends not just to people but also to animals as she is frequently taking in strays (animals ... I mean); she is currently sheltering 5 cats and looking for warm homes for some of them.
Regent
David Ong
David is an avid supporter of Bordeaux. Besides drinking fine wines from that region, his other "hobby" is insuring assets and perhaps he can ensure that our wine stocks are protected against "black swans"!
Grand Argentier
Tan Fong Kum
Fong Kum is a strong supporter of our Bordeaux events. If he is not holding a glass of excellent Bordeaux, he would be wielding an exquisite pen in his hand ..... but on most occasions holding both.
Please see attached on the announcement of the new Council.