Singapore: KK Khoon has been appointed as Jebsen & Jessen’s new General Manager for Turf & Irrigation in Singapore.

Khoon takes over from Mark Kolentsis, who held the position for the past 2½ years.

Jebsen & Jessen issued a statement saying: “Under Mark’s leadership, our Turf & Irrigation business in Singapore has flourished. We extend our heartfelt appreciation for his dedication and contribution to our success.

“With a wealth of experience and expertise in the industry, KK Khoon brings a fresh perspective and dynamic leadership to our team.”

In his new role, which became effective on April 29, Khoon will be responsible for driving the growth of Jebsen & Jessen’s Turf & Irrigation business in Singapore, further enhancing the company’s commitment to delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions to its our customers.

“We are thrilled to welcome KK Khoon to our team as the new General Manager for Turf & Irrigation in Singapore,” said Philipp Hoffmann, Regional Director of Turf & Irrigation at Jebsen & Jessen, a Full Business Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation.

“His proven track record and leadership skills make him the perfect fit to lead our efforts in this important market. We look forward to working closely with KK Khoon to achieve our goals and deliver unparalleled value to our customers,” added Hoffmann.

Prior to joining the Jebsen & Jessen team, Khoon held different industrial management roles, including General Manager at Amcor in Singapore and Managing Director at A. Schulman, a LyondellBasell company in Malaysia.

His most recent role was Regional Business Director for Teknor Apex in Singapore and China.

“With his strategic vision and dedication to excellence, we are confident that KK Khoon will lead our team to new heights of success. Together, we are poised for continued success and growth in the Turf & Irrigation sector in Singapore,” said the statement.