Former Land Transport Authority chief Ngien Hoon Ping (left) will take over as SMRT group CEO from Neo Kian Hong (PHOTO: PSD-YouTube, SMRT)

SINGAPORE — Former Land Transport Authority (LTA) head and ex-Brigadier General with the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Ngien Hoon Ping has been appointed to become the SMRT Group chief executive officer (CEO) with effect from 1 August.