What specific criteria disqualified George Goh from running for president?

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George Goh Was Disqualified Due to Insufficient Equivalent Experience and Ability in Managing Large Organizations

George Goh's application to run for president was rejected because the Presidential Elections Committee (PEC) determined that his experience managing several smaller private sector companies did not equate to the ability required to manage a single, very large organisation. The PEC found that the five companies Mr. Goh cited were not a unitary entity and lacked a common holding company, failing to meet the constitutional requirements for private sector candidates.
Companies Did Not Meet Unitary Organisation Standard

The Presidential Elections Committee (PEC) stated that the five companies Mr. Goh put forth as evidence of his experience—Ossia International Limited, Pertama Holdings, ITG International, Crown Essentials, and Vernal Ventures—were not considered a single organisation. Mr. Goh's own application acknowledged that these entities were not unitary and did not share a common holding company, although he argued they should be treated as one. The PEC's assessment, based on ownership, management, and operation, concluded they did not constitute a single entity.
Shareholder Equity Fell Below Minimum Threshold

A key criterion for private sector candidates is that the company they led must have at least S$500 million in shareholders' equity during their most recent three-year tenure as chief executive. The PEC noted that the shareholders' equity of each of the five companies Mr. Goh managed was significantly below this S$500 million minimum. This directly contrasted with the requirements for candidates applying through the standard private sector track.
Deliberative Track Experience Deemed Not Comparable

While the Constitution allows for a "deliberative track" where the PEC can assess candidates with comparable experience and ability, Mr. Goh's case did not satisfy this provision. The PEC was not convinced that his experience and ability, derived from leading these distinct, smaller companies, were comparable to that of a chief executive of a typical company with at least S$500 million in shareholders' equity. The committee's assessment considered the nature of his roles, his performance, and the size and complexity of each company.

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