Founding the vision
At age 28, Eric Chai founded Airnovation Engineering Pte Ltd with a clear focus on quality, practical execution and long-term client trust.
Founder Story
Eric Chai
蔡英强 · Founder & Managing Director
Founded at 28, built through project discipline and client trust.
Executive Bio
A Singapore engineering leader shaped by resilience, quality and service.
Eric Chai is the Founder and Managing Director of Airnovation Engineering Pte Ltd. Since founding the company in 2015, he has led Airnovation with sharp strategic vision, rigorous project management and a commitment to service excellence.
An alumnus of Unity Secondary School in Singapore, Eric was guided early by values of resilience and leadership. Those principles continue to shape how he approaches project execution, strategic negotiation and customer service today.
Founder's Story
From the first step in 2015 to a decade of project delivery.
A decade of engineering delivery
Through hands-on leadership, he has guided project delivery, business growth and client relationships across cold room, refrigeration, ACMV and M&E works.
Innovation with discipline
As Airnovation continues to grow, Eric remains focused on stronger engineering solutions, service excellence and sustainable value for clients and partners.
Core Leadership
Leadership built around execution, planning and client relationships.
Built on hands-on project experience, disciplined execution and long-term client trust.
Project Management
End-to-end execution, quality control and timely delivery across complex project requirements.
Strategic Planning
Aligning business growth with market needs while building long-term capability for the company.
Negotiation & Customer Service
Building client trust through transparent communication, practical support and reliable follow-through.
Leadership Team
People responsible for engineering, delivery and site execution.
Our management team brings together technical planning, project coordination and operational oversight.
Finance & HR Manager
Winnie Lim
Leads the company’s financial planning, accounting, and cash flow management while ensuring full statutory compliance. Concurrently directs human resources strategies, overseeing talent acquisition, payroll, and workplace policies. Plays a pivotal role in aligning operational efficiency with sustainable business growth.
Procurement Lead
Nicky Lee
Drives strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, and material procurement to ensure cost efficiency, supply reliability, and optimal project delivery.
Site Operations Lead
Emil Chong
Leads site coordination, work sequencing, safety awareness and installation readiness.
Servicing Lead
Max Yong
Leads the technical servicing team in delivering preventive maintenance, rapid breakdown response, and comprehensive after-sales support to ensure optimal equipment reliability.
Engineering & Design
Kesevan
Directs project design development, technical drafting, and shop drawing preparation, ensuring precision engineering and compliance with client specifications.
BIM Modeler & Drafter
Patrick
Specializes in 3D BIM modeling, clash detection, and technical drafting to deliver accurate shop drawings and support seamless site construction.
Marketing & Purchasing Assistant
Hui Xinn
Drives brand marketing initiatives and digital outreach while assisting in supplier coordination, material sourcing, and purchasing operations.
Airnovation Engineering Pte Ltd
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