Maxwell Chambers has announced that Ban Jiun Ean would assume the role of Chief Executive (CE) from 10 August 2022. Mr Ban was formerly a policymaker at the Ministry of Law, Singapore, and has contributed significantly to the country’s alternative dispute resolution (ADR) industry, including spearheading the development of Maxwell Chambers itself from inception to launch. Mr Ban was previously CE of Maxwell Chambers from 2010 to 2015, during which time it was established as a leading international dispute resolution facility. He is currently the Executive Director of the Singapore Mediation Centre (SMC), working to strengthen Singapore’s mediation environment and to launch SMC’s first online dispute resolution platform.
Ms Katherine Yap, exiting CE and designated Chief Operating Officer, said:
“It has been an honour to serve Maxwell Chambers as the Chief Executive for the last six years. I have had the most amazing privilege of being with Maxwell Chambers for the last thirteen and a half years, from its official opening in 2010, through to its substantial expansion in 2019 to create the world-class Maxwell Chambers Suites. I had the privilege to work alongside Jiun Ean and the founding team at Maxwell Chambers when it first started in 2009. Jiun Ean and I have had a remarkable working relationship, and I look forward to working alongside him once again.”
During her time as CE, Ms Yap oversaw the launch of Maxwell Chambers Suites in 2019, an ADR complex housing hearing facilities as well as top international ADR institutions, with 38 custom-designed hearing rooms and a full suite of support services. She also ensured, when the pandemic started, that the organisation pivot its offerings to embrace virtual and hybrid hearings to remain relevant to clients. As COO, she will oversee day-to-day operations, including building a strong clientele, ensuring the utilisation and occupancy of rooms, and managing the facilities at both Maxwell Chambers and Maxwell Chambers Suites. As part of the re-alignment of senior management roles and responsibilities, Ms Shae Teo has also been re-designated Chief Strategy Officer, and continues her role in driving the development of Maxwell Chambers’ digital services and transformation. With this augmented team, Maxwell Chambers hopes to continue its growth and move from strength to strength, upholding Singapore’s position as a premier destination for international dispute resolution.
