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BENJAMIN YEO

BENJAMIN YEO

Summary

Benjamin Yeo has over 20 years of experience managing Sales, Marketing, and Business Development functions, delivering mission-critical railway infrastructure, Security, and Communication Systems primarily to Land Transportation and Public Safety Authorities.


In the early stages of his career, Benjamin secured several notable mission-critical infrastructure projects, including the Security Systems for the 2nd People’s Defence Force (2002), the Security Management System for Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok (2006), the supply and design of Forward Command Vehicles (FCV) for the Singapore Ministry of Home Affairs (2006), and Singapore's first Outdoor Wireless CCTV System for the Police Force in the early 2000s.


In 2007, Benjamin joined Thales Ground Transportation System (GTS), where he went on to win several large and complex tenders. These include the CCTV Camera Systems C1319A (2008) for the North-South and East-West Lines, the Re-Signalling System Upgrade for NSEW Lines and the Signalling System for the Tuas West Extension C1652AnB (2012), the North East Line (NEL) Integrated Supervisory Control System (ISCS) mid-life upgrading works C755A (2013), the island-wide AFC Gates asset renewal Contract RS128 (2021), and the NSEW CCTV Upgrade R160A (2024) for the Land Transport Authority.


Between 2012 and 2024, Benjamin’s sales achievements have generated over SGD 1 billion in order intake.


Benjamin, equipped with a Diploma in Counselling Psychology, is also a member of SG Cares, a national movement that aims to guide, support and help those in need.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Sales

Hitachi Rail GTS Singapore Pte Ltd
04.2018 - Current
  • Increased sales revenue by implementing innovative marketing strategies and optimizing team performance.
  • Negotiated contracts with major clients, securing long-term partnerships that generated significant revenue streams.
  • Expanded market share with targeted sales initiatives and strategic partnerships.
  • Optimized pricing strategies by monitoring competitor activities, analyzing market trends, and considering internal cost structures for profitability maximization.

Deputy General Manager, Rail Transportation BU

Hollysys Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
01.2015 - 03.2018
  • Responsible for Asia Pacific region to promote Urban Metro CBTC Signaling System, High Speed Rail Signaling System and SCADA Application to Transport Authorities and Railway Operators
  • Responsible for Rail Transport BU operating expenses including projects such as Thomson East Coast Line ISCS
  • Departmental duties to ensure local sustainability for Business Development and Engineering capabilities

Business Development Director (KAM)

Thales (Ground Transportation Systems)
01.2008 - 12.2014
  • Key Account Manager for Land Transportation
  • Public Safety and Communication System to Government agencies through local partners
  • Business Development for Malaysia and Thailand (Road and Rail)

Regional Sales Manager

Singapore Technologies (STE-Infocomm)
01.2005 - 12.2007
  • Public safety infrastructures for South East Asia Public Safety agencies (C3i application, Forward Command Vehicles) promoting in-house products such as SecurNet ST8100
  • Secured Contract for for Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Intelligent Building Management Systems (iBMS)
  • Security Systems presentation to various Thailand security agencies and local partners (LOXLEY, YIP IN TSOI)

Sales Manager

Stratech Systems Limited
01.2001 - 12.2004
  • Promoting Computer Vision technologies to Public Safety Agencies and Critical Infrastructure sites

Education

DIP. - DIPLOMA IN COUNSELLING PYSCHOLOGY

COLLEGE OF ALLIED EDUCATORS
SINGAPORE
01.2023

CERTIFICATE E-BUSINESS CONSULTANT

EC COUNCIL UNIVERSITY (WWW.ECCU.EDU)
01.2002

DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER STUDIES

INFORMATICS COMPUTER SCHOOL
SINGAPORE
01.2001

Skills

Key Account Management

New Business Development

Relationship Building

Verbal and written communication

Strategic account development

Goals and performance

  • Sales Coaching

Chinese Name

杨经文 - YANG JINGWEN

Affiliations

SG Cares, A national movement that aims to guide, support and help those in need.

Timeline

Head of Sales

Hitachi Rail GTS Singapore Pte Ltd
04.2018 - Current

Deputy General Manager, Rail Transportation BU

Hollysys Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
01.2015 - 03.2018

Business Development Director (KAM)

Thales (Ground Transportation Systems)
01.2008 - 12.2014

Regional Sales Manager

Singapore Technologies (STE-Infocomm)
01.2005 - 12.2007

Sales Manager

Stratech Systems Limited
01.2001 - 12.2004

DIP. - DIPLOMA IN COUNSELLING PYSCHOLOGY

COLLEGE OF ALLIED EDUCATORS

CERTIFICATE E-BUSINESS CONSULTANT

EC COUNCIL UNIVERSITY (WWW.ECCU.EDU)

DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER STUDIES

INFORMATICS COMPUTER SCHOOL
BENJAMIN YEO