Far Ocean Group
Biography of Henry Quek, CEO of Far Ocean
Henry Quek has been at the helm of Far Ocean as CEO since 1991, guiding the company through significant growth and transformation. Under his leadership, Far Ocean has expanded from a regional seafood supplier into a global leader in premium meat and seafood distribution.
Henry's journey with Far Ocean began with his deep understanding of the seafood industry and a commitment to quality that has been the hallmark of the company. He played a pivotal role in the merger of Kiang Huat, which he managed, into Far Ocean, significantly increasing the company's sales turnover and expanding its product offerings. This strategic move set the stage for Far Ocean's rise as a major player in the global seafood market.
Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Henry led Far Ocean through a series of key milestones. The company invested heavily in building Singapore's first integrated seafood cold storage facility, earning a reputation for food safety and quality. Far Ocean was the first seafood company in Singapore to receive an "A" grading from the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) and became the first to export seafood out of Singapore with a European Union export license.
Henry's vision for Far Ocean extended beyond Singapore. He successfully expanded the company's footprint into international markets, including the United States, Europe, and Asia. By the 2000s, Far Ocean was the leading seafood company in Singapore, with an annual turnover of $100 million, and had established a global presence in countries such as the United States, Brazil, and Russia.
Henry's contributions to the industry have been recognized through numerous awards, and his leadership has solidified Far Ocean's reputation as a benchmark for excellence in the food supply chain. His commitment to innovation, sustainability, and quality continues to drive the company's success as it navigates the challenges of a dynamic global market
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Over more than 50 years, Far Ocean has built a solid reputation for freshness. As a one-stop provider of integrated food solutions, we offer a wide variety of products – from premium Wagyu beef to gourmet seafood – that are recognised for their superior quality by the most discerning producers, distributors, and consumers worldwide – from Europe to the United States, Brazil, Korea and Japan. The name ‘Far Ocean’ describes the lengths we go to in bringing the goodness of nature right to the dining table – through expert sourcing, stringent selection and chemical-free processing. Throughout the supply chain, we have achieved an unparalleled level of integration that ensures sustainability, quality and freshness to meet our customers’ demands. Every step that we take is driven by a single purpose: to bring you the freshest taste direct from the origins. This philosophy and proven commitment continue to inspire us as we help F&B establishments create memorable dining experiences. With the freshest products, customised offerings, thoughtful service and deep expertise, Far Ocean is your trusted and preferred partner when it comes to serving the very best. Today, we provide: Seafood Meat and Poultry Sausages, hams & cold cuts Bread, pastry & confectionery Wine and non – alcoholic beverages Condiments, seasoning & ingredients Portion – controlled steaks, loins, fillet, kebabs Gourmet caviars, cheeses, specialty oils & salts Accurate as of 15th of October 2021 (SG50)