Mr. Koon started his career in power generation with Perak Hydro Electric Power Company (UK firm) in 1974. In the following years, he trained in power generation, hydro and steam thermal power plants, and field maintenance and workshop overhaul of Cummins Diesel Engines and Generators. From 1980 to 1996, he worked as an oil mill engineer in United Plantations Bhd. From 1996 to 2010, Mr. Soong Swee Koon served as senior engineer, technical advisor, project manager and regional consultant to a number of power generation related companies. Mr. Soong joined his current company, MHC Plantations Bhd, in 2010 and is currently its Chief Operating Officer. He is Member of Risk Committee.