SINGAPORE Post (SingPost) has appointed Shahrin Abdol Salam as the chief executive officer of its Singapore operations with effect from May 1, 2024. Shahrin was the managing director of SMRT's Thomson-East Coast Line and the senior vice-president of strategic relations at SMRT Corporation. He was also the rail agency expert and adviser for the Dubai government's Roads and Transport Authority.

He succeeds Neo Su Yin, who has been the CEO of the national postal service provider since November 2021. She will be leaving the group to pursue career opportunities elsewhere, said SingPost on April 1, 2024. The company noted that Shahrin has more than 25 years of experience in managing operations, strategic planning, asset management, as well as business development, engineering and customer service.

Shahrin's appointment follows recent attempts by SingPost to lift its market value. This includes the completion of a strategic review aimed at enhancing shareholder value.