Mr Heng spent almost 30 years working in Singapore government linked companies and in various industries including shipyards, ordnance equipment manufacturing, aircraft engine component manufacturing, amusement and lifestyle businesses and environment management. In June 1989, Mr Henge attended the Sloan School of Management at MIT (USA) and graduated with a Masters in Management in July 1990. He was formerly the CEO of Sembawang Shipyard for 10 years and CEO of Sembcorp Environment Management Pte Ltd for two years until August 2007. Mr Henge was also formerly the Executive Director of the Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI) which focuses on the development of the Singapore maritime industry through research.