SINGAPORE : Mr Gerard Ee has begun his first day of work as the
interim CEO of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF).
Dialysis sessions have continued at NFK centres amidst the public
outcry.
So far, no staff members have left and the new boss started his
first day at work with a meeting for all front-line
employees.
"It's really to tell the staff that I'm here for them, to carry on
the good work and not get distracted by all the noise because
patients are primary in their cause," said Gerard Ee, NKF's interim
CEO.
While some members of the public are still coming in to cancel
donations, others have been turning up on Monday to give their
support for the new management."
Said Ronnie Lai, an NKF donor: "Just a small token of $99.99. In
Chinese it's called "jiu jiu," that means I hope the spirits of NKF
can carry on for a long time to come."
Another donor Tan Heng Nam has kept his $20 monthly donation
running throughout the saga.
He believes Mr Ee will take a neutral position while investigations
are underway.
"He's very friendly and honest and he can be trusted. Whatever the
report or the feedback coming out (from him), I believe it can be
trusted," said NKF donor Tan Heng Nam.
Mr Ee is expecting a rocky time ahead.
With so many stakeholders involved, he says it will be difficult to
meet everyone's expectations.
And his decision not to accept any pay is sure to impress
many.
- CNA /ls
