Group 1 - John Russell Saunders has been appointed as an executive director of Link Real Estate Investment Trust (Link Reit), effective immediately, and will lead the group alongside Ng Kok Siong until a new CEO is hired [1][9] - Saunders will focus on investments and partnerships with third-party capital, while also managing assets across Link's existing portfolio [2][8] - Ng Kok Siong will oversee all corporate functions, including finance, legal, IT, human resources, and investor relations [3] Group 2 - Duncan Gareth Owen, the independent chair, will provide guidance to the executive directors and oversee the search for a new CEO during the transition period [4] - The board is focusing on Link's strength in owning and managing shopping malls and parking facilities across the Asia Pacific, particularly in Hong Kong, top-tier cities in Mainland China, Singapore, and Australia [5] - Link Reit is a property owner and manager with a portfolio that includes shopping malls, parking facilities, and other retail assets, based in Hong Kong with properties in China, Singapore, and Australia [6]