On March 5, 2025, the Valencia CF Board of Directors officially appointed Kiat Lim as the club’s new president, succeeding Layhoon Chan, who had held the position for three years. This appointment comes at a crucial time for the club, reinforcing its commitment to stability and building a solid project for the future. (Source: Valencia CF) Kiat Lim is the son of Peter Lim, a Singaporean billionaire and the majority shareholder of Valencia CF. A psychology graduate from the University of New South Wales in Australia, he began his career at Kestrel Capital Pte Ltd, overseeing venture capital investments, family investments, and corporate restructurings. He was notably involved in the 1.6 billion Singapore dollar reverse takeover of Thomson Medical, followed by a 87.3 million Singapore dollar in-kind distribution of non-core real estate and hospitality assets. (Source: Forbes) As Valencia CF’s president, Kiat Lim has already taken steps to immerse himself in the club’s operations. He visited the club’s offices, the Ciudad Deportiva de Paterna, and the Nuevo Mestalla construction site. During his visit to Paterna, he met with sporting director Miguel Ángel Corona, head coach Carlos Corberán, and team captains José Luis Gayà, Pepelu, and Jaume, expressing his confidence in … Continue reading Kiat Lim, New President of Valencia CF: A Turning Point for the Spanish Club