As COO, Goh will play a key role in the institution's organisation transformation, the company said in a statement. In 2013, GIC implemented a new investment framework to capitalise on its global presence and ability to invest in cross-asset opportunities. The firm has investments across 40 countries and in assets including equities, fixed income, real estate and private equity. 

GIC changed its legal name from Government of Singapore Investment Corporation to GIC Private Limited in 2013 to reflect its growing focus on the global investment community.