Real estate group ESR has appointed Roy Teo as Head of Southeast Asia, effective from January 2027, to oversee its business operations across the region.

Operating from Singapore, Teo will assume responsibility for regional performance, directing development, property management and asset management functions. He joins the Executive Leadership team at ESR to manage strategic initiatives and operational efficiency.

His duties include guiding regional expansion alongside ESR-REIT leadership, the firm’s Singapore-listed flagship vehicle. Singapore remains a central focus of ESR’s long-term business strategy.

Teo brings more than 25 years of experience in capital management, real estate investment and portfolio operations to the role. Most recently, he held the position of Chief Executive Officer at SB Asset & Investment Management.

Prior to that, he served as Chief Executive Officer of SB REIT Management, where he led Soilbuild Business Space REIT through its regional growth, privatisation and expansion phase. His background also includes senior positions focused on investments and logistics portfolios at Ascendas Fund Management.